Program Highlights
Duration: 8 Days Safari
Itinerary: 8 Days Wildebeest Calving Migration Ndutu (December to April)
8 Days Wildebeest Calving Migration Ndutu (December to April), The Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari has been designed specifically to focus on following the Great Serengeti Wildebeest migration during calving from December to April. The areas to be covered are the Lake Ndutu area, as well as the Southern and Central areas of Serengeti National Park where the majority of the wildebeest are usually found. A visit to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater is part of this safari as well Tarangire National Park and Visit Maasai Tribe in Tanzania.
The Southern Serengeti and Ndutu Ngorongoro areas in Tanzania are the best locations for the months of January, February, and March to witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the plains grazing on the rich short grass plains. Predator action is at its peak with great sightings of cheetah, lion, hyena, and leopard and a very good chance to see Adrenalin packed kills.
Our safari vehicles with the hatched roof for shade against sunny African wilderness; are the extended body with roomy seats for comfortable sitting and stretching out legs. Every guest is accessible to the window seat. Cars are also fitted with fridges, power charge sockets and VHF radio calls for easy and fast communication with the base office.
Program Description
Day 1: Arrive In Tanzania.
A staff member of Kilipeak Adventure will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). From here you will be driven to your hotel in Masailand Safari Lodge, which is beautifully located on the coffee farms and is a perfect place to prepare for your 8 Days Wildebeest Calving Migration Ndutu (December to April) adventure.
We will gather in the hotel for a pre-safari briefing.
Accommodation: at Masailand Safari Lodge: Meals: B, B
Day 2: Tarangire National Park.
After breakfast, our 8 Days Wildebeest Calving Migration Ndutu (December to April) start by driving to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the park to our hotel in Karatu.
Accommodation: at Octagon Lodge: Meals: Full Board
Day 3: Game Drive at Ngorongoro Ndutu Area
Early this morning, we drive off to Ndutu plains for the migration safari in Southern Ngorongoro and Serengeti. We will have a brief stop at the Loduare Main Gate before entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and another brief stop to take pictures, and get some stunning views over the Ngorongoro Crater floor. We will then drive further to the Lake Ndutu area where the action takes place during the months of December through March. The picnic will be served and the afternoon will be spent doing game drives until later in the afternoon time to check-in at the r camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: at Nyikani Migration Camp: Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Ndutu Plains Calving Safari
After breakfast will be spent at the Ndutu plains within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ndutu plains are where it all happens in the month of January to March as the wildebeest’s Migration gives birth to thousands of young calves every day. At Ndutu plains with the green pastures during this time of the year and the rich mineral soils that the herds adore you are sure to see the thousands of wildebeests accompanied by zebras, and gazelles spread along with vast areas, as well as have the rare chance to witness some real wildlife action as the predators engage the herds and try to snatch their loved newly born foals. later evening drive back to the camp
Accommodation: at Nyikani Migration Camp: B, L, D
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
We start the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National park before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Finally, we descend the 600 high walls of the Ngorongoro Crater to the floor of the Crater for a full day of game drives. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino, and leopards (if you are lucky). The only animal you won’t see here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steeps sides of the crater. In the late afternoon, we travel back to our Hotel in Karatu.
Accommodation: at Eileen Tree in Lodge: Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Maasai Tour
Today you’ll experience the culture and traditions of the local Maasai on the way to Arusha. Your local guide will show you a Maasai Boma and explain the way on how Maasai lives; after a short visit to the Maasai boma, we will drive back to Arusha.
Accommodation: at Masailand Safari Lodge: Meals: B, B
Day 8: Arusha – Departure
The airport departure transfer is free after the end of your safari.
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8 Days Wildebeest Calving Migration Ndutu (December to April) Includes:
1. Full board accommodation whilst on safari
2. Private safari guide
3. Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
4. Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
5. Park fees and Crater fees
7. All meals whilst on safari
8. Maasai tour Experience
9. On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks.
10. Government taxes, VAT,
8 Days Wildebeest Calving Migration Ndutu (December to April) Excludes:
1. Tanzania Visa:
2. Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
3. Meals not listed above
4. Optional Tours (balloon rides etc)
5. Tips and any items of personal nature.
