4-Day Calving Season Safari Tarangire, Ndutu & Ngorongoro Crater Experience
From $1743 Per Person
4-Day Calving Season Safari Tarangire, Ndutu & Ngorongoro Crater Experience
Experience one of Africa’s most incredible wildlife spectacles during the Calving Season Safari in Tanzania. This 4-day journey takes you through Tarangire National Park, the famous Ndutu region of the Serengeti ecosystem, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
This is the best time to witness thousands of wildebeest calves being born, followed closely by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. You will stay in carefully selected safari accommodations including Fanaka Safari Lodge and Heritage Migration Camp, offering comfort in prime wildlife locations.
This safari focuses on the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season, which takes place in the Ndutu area between January and March. This is one of the most dramatic wildlife events in the world, where thousands of calves are born daily, attracting intense predator activity.
You will explore the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire, the vast plains of Ndutu within the Serengeti National Park ecosystem, and finish with the iconic wildlife-filled crater of Ngorongoro. Your safari will be guided by a professional English-speaking driver-guide in a private 4×4 safari vehicle.
Safari Highlights Overview
| Destination | Highlight | Nights | Accommodaction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Arusha National Park – Game Drive | Game Drive & Walking Safaris | 1 | Farm of Dreams Lodge |
| Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Game Drive | Land of Giants and Baobabs | 1 | Farm of Dreams Lodge. |
| Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive & Return to Arusha | Crater View and Photos on the crater and Game drive | 0 | No Accommodaction |
Safari Tours Price
Price Per Person
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Manyara Mid Range Safari | $1,970 | $1,283 | $1,053 | $939 | $870 | $824 |
ITINERARY
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a short drive to Arusha National Park. This park is known for its beautiful scenery, including Mount Meru views, lush forests, and Momella Lakes.
You will enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may see giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, and a variety of primates such as colobus monkeys. The park is also rich in birdlife and offers a peaceful safari experience.
At midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. After lunch, continue with your game drive before returning to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at:
Outpost Lodge – Midrange Lodge located in Arusha town.
After breakfast at Outpost Lodge, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Upon arrival, you will enjoy a full-day game drive, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes. You may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many bird species. The Tarangire River attracts animals throughout the year, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing.
At midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. After lunch, continue with your game drive before heading to Karatu.
Dinner and overnight at:
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge – Midrange Lodge located in Karatu near Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
After an early breakfast at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive to the crater rim for breathtaking views.
You will then descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to over 25,000 animals and offers one of the best chances to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
You will explore open grasslands, acacia forests, and a soda lake that attracts flamingos and other bird species.
At midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool. After lunch, continue with a short game drive before ascending the crater and returning to Arusha.
You will arrive in the late afternoon or early evening.
INCLUDED
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
EXCLUDED
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)