8-Days Serengeti Wildebeest Calving Safari
Witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest calving migration safari with an immersive 8-day wildlife experience. This journey is specifically designed to enable you to track the migration route throughout the calving season, which takes place from December to April. The areas that will be explored include Lake Ndutu and the middle and southern portions of Serengeti National Park, where the majority of the wildebeest population resides. Additionally, this safari package involves a trip to the esteemed Ngorongoro Crater.
Highlights of the 8-Days Serengeti Wildebeest Calving Safari
Day 1: Airport Pick Up- Drop Off to the Hotel.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park.
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park.
Day 4: Serengeti South- Ndutu Area.
Day 5: Ndutu Area Game Drive- Serengeti Central.
Day 6: Central Serengeti National Park.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 8: Mto Wa Mbu- Departure.
Detailed itinerary of the 8-Days Serengeti Wildebeest Calving Safari (Day by Day)
Day 1: Airport Pick Up- Drop Off to the Hotel.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our guide from Active African Vacations will pick you up and greet you. He will brief you and will be able to respond to any additional questions you may have about your starting safari. From there, you will be transported to your hotel, Four Points by Sheraton where you will relax preparing for the journey the next day.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park.
After enjoying your breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel after having your breakfast then you will be transfered to Tarangire National Park.
The park is Situated in the Manyara region and it is one of Tanzania’s biggest national parks. Large herds of elephants, lions that climb trees, and the amazing baobab trees also known as the Tree of Life because of its almost legendary qualities in various cultures are what make this region unique. The Tarangire River, which runs through this park year-round and provides the only water supply for untamed animals during dry seasons, is its most famous feature.
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy your breakfast, we will make our way to Lake Manyara National Park, where we will go on a full-day wildlife drive. This reserve is among the most varied in the nation and provides a short game-viewing circuit. A backdrop of the Great Rift Valley is Lake Manyara, which occupies two thirds of the park.
Numerous large waterbirds including pelicans, cormorants, and storks will be seen. Manyara is home to over 400 species of birds, including hundreds of pink-hued flamingos on their permanent migration. Drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Serengeti South- Ndutu Area.
After breakfast, we will embark on our journey to the Ndutu Area, which is a full-day game drive that allows us to see the magnificent mirage there. The Ndutu Area is part of the southern Serengeti eco-system, and is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Although Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like the majority of other rift lakes, it is nevertheless safe to drink and is used by a variety of local species.
We are going to go on a game drive in the Ndutu Area in the afternoon. From December through April, the short-grass plains typically host the majority of the wildebeest migration. The area is typically densely populated with elephants, birds, and resident animals. From there, drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Ndutu Area Game Drive- Serengeti Central.
After enjoying your breakfast, you will take a full-day game drive in the Ndutu Area, where you will get to see a wide variety of habitats, including woods, swamps, soda lakes, and the well-known Serengeti short grass plains. For a brief period of time, starting in February and lasting approximately three weeks, you will be able to see herds of zebras and wildebeest, most of which are giving birth. After returning to the camp for a cooked lunch, you can continue your game drive until dusk.
There is little cover in the sea of grass, and many predators can easily take advantage of the young. Within three days of birth, wildebeest calves are often strong enough to follow the herd, and they can run for short distances.
Our journey to the Serengeti National Park will commence in the afternoon. Arrive in the evening, check in, have dinner and an overnight.
Day 6: Central Serengeti National Park.
After enjoying your breakfast, we will go on a full day of game drives through the forest, following the major migration routes. Tanzania is a prominent safari destination in Africa, and our knowledgeable driving tour guide will tell you fascinating insights about this well-known event. You drive to the Central Serengeti in the Seronera area for the evening wildlife drive.
About 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles live in the Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where they join the wildebeest on their journey in search of new grazing. Enjoy the unique sounds of more than 6 million hooves striking the Serengeti’s vast plains. It is exactly what you would have expected African animals to be. Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater.
After having breakfast, we will head to the renowned Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here, we will travel 600 meters into the crater to see a variety of species. We will have a picnic lunch.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to a wide range of species, including herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elands, warthogs, hippos, and enormous African elephants, thanks to its year-round water supply and feed.
The abundance of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard—which needs a skilled eye to spot is what makes this attraction particularly well-known. We will also go to Lake Magadi, one of the primary features of the crater and a sizable but shallow alkaline lake in the southwest corner. This lake is normally home to a huge number of flamingos, hippos, and other aquatic fowl. Return to the resort for dinner and the night.
Day 8: Mto Wa Mbu- Departure.
Enjoy your breakfast and embark on your journey to Mto wa Mbu for a morning cultural tour and walking safari. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant while admiring the breathtaking scenery that surrounds us. For an additional fee, a mountain biking activity can be organized. We’ll return to Arusha in the afternoon or go to the airport to be dropped off.
The package includes,
- Accommodation.
- All the activities as per itinerary.
- Meals.
- Drinking water.
- Professional English-speaking guide.
The package excludes.
- International flights.
- Entry visas.
- Tips.
- Alcoholic drinks.
