8 Days Experience Calving Season in Tanzania

Experience one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife adventures on this 8 Days Experience Calving Season safari, a journey designed to immerse you in the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Season. From January to March, the wildlife-rich Ndutu Conservation Area becomes the birthplace of more than 500

8-day Tanzania safari · From $3,450 USD per person

Destinations: Tarangire National Park · Serengeti National Park · Mount Kilimanjaro National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area

What's included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All park entrance fees.
• Accommodation as per itinerary.
• Professional Guide
• Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Bottled water

What's not included

• International flights
• Visa and travel insurance.
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania

   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide from Glad of Africa Safari & Tours. After a safari briefing, transfer to your hotel in

2. Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras

3. Day 3: Tarangire to Ndutu Area

   After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to the Ndutu Conservation Area, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the famous Ndutu Plains

4. Day 4: Full-Day Ndutu Area

   Spend the entire day exploring the spectacular Ndutu Plains, one of the best places to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration. During the calving season, thousands of wildebeest calves are born every day, creating

5. Day 5: Full-Day Ndutu Safari

   Enjoy another full day in the Ndutu Conservation Area, following the vast herds of wildebeest and zebras across the open plains. Search for newborn calves, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and a variety

6. Day 6: Morning Game Drive in Ndutu – Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

   After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Ndutu Conservation Area, maximizing your chances of witnessing the incredible Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Season. Later, drive to the scenic Ngorongoro

7. Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

   After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Enjoy a game drive across the crater floor in search

8. Day 8: Departure

   After breakfast, enjoy free time depending on your flight schedule before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport for your departure. Your 8 Days Tanzania Calving Season Safari ends

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