What to Expert
Fascinating 8-Day Calving Season Safari
Immerse yourself in the incredible phenomenon of the Great Wildebeest Migration with a unique focus on the calving season. This 8-day Calving Season Safari takes you to the birthing grounds of countless herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, offering an unparalleled opportunity to witness the miracle of new life. Explore diverse landscapes, from the mythical Tarangire Park to the untamed wilderness of Nasera Rockfields, and the vibrant ecosystem of Ndutu. Each day promises awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and luxurious accommodations.
Your Itinerary
Day to day
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive in Tanzania to discover the beauty and safety of our land. Leave behind your preconceptions and let our welcoming guide greet you with a charming smile. Enjoy a professional transfer to your hotel for relaxation, briefings, and an overnight stay. Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Day 2: First Game Drive at Tarangire National Park
Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive at Tarangire National Park, mythically believed to be the birthplace of life and home to a diverse range of wildlife species. Experience the unique ecosystem characterized by the yellow back acacia tree and expansive savannah grasslands. Witness the park's renowned African elephant population. Lunch will be at a picnic site before continuing with the game drive. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Archaeological Nasera Rockfields
Start your day in awe amidst one of the wonders of the world, the Nasera Wonder Fields. Embark on game drives through untamed wilderness where spectacular wildlife thrives, including wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, serval cats, bat-eared foxes, caracals, and the iconic Rüppell's Vulture, all under the watchful gaze of the Nasera Rock. This unique inselberg, meaning "drawing" in the Maasai language, is the area's sole exposed wonder. After a picnic lunch, explore the archaeological sites before settling in for a meticulous overnight stay. Dinner will be served at your lodge.
Day 4: Head to Ndutu
Isn't Africa incredible? Witness the sunrise over vast fields, enjoy a hearty breakfast to fuel your day, then embark on a drive to Ndutu's Northern region. It's a wildlife haven teeming with new life, nurturing mothers with their newborns, and dramatic interactions by Lake Ndutu. Experience the extraordinary beauty of the plains before retiring for the night. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in Ndutu.
Day 5: Reality at Ndutu
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Ndutu: short grasses, acacia woodlands, marshes, and Lake Ndutu. Witness the spectacle of wildlife birth with wildebeests taking center stage. Predators thrive in this landscape, making hunting seamless. Ndutu is where the wilderness comes alive anew. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with Halal meals provided throughout the day. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 6: Explore the Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a hot breakfast to prepare for an exciting day ahead. Drive through to the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the African Eden Garden – one of the most unique and phenomenal areas worldwide. Explore the crater, home to over 300 species of wildlife and the majestic rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool before continuing with game drives in the crater. Afterward, ascend and drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at a lodge.
Day 7: Cultural Encounter at Mto Wa Mbu
A fulfilling African holiday experience should include a cultural encounter. Understanding the diverse ethnicities enhances the journey, providing insight into human nature. In Tanzania, with over 100 tribes, Mto wa Mbu offers a microcosm of this diversity. A day spent there with nature walks, local cuisine, and market visits provides a rich experience of Tanzania's varied regions in a single day. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 8: Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, savoring the last moments in the Tanzanian lands. Depending on your flight time, you can visit curio shops in the town, stop for a local lunch, and then head to the airport for your flight home. Wishing you safe travel! Karibu!
