4 Days Wildebeest Migration Calving Season - Camping Safari
Wildebeest Migration Calving Season - Ndutu Area, 4 Days for US$1500/Person Camping Safari
Best to Visit: Mid-December to Mid-March
The calving season of the Serengeti wildebeest migration stands as a remarkable spectacle occurring within the East African Serengeti ecosystem, primarily nestled in Tanzania. This event forms a pivotal component of the Great Wildebeest Migration, an awe-inspiring phenomenon that orchestrates the movement of well over a million wildebeest alongside other herbivores like zebras and gazelles, all driven by the pursuit of fresh grazing grounds. Generally transpiring between January and February, the Serengeti wildebeest migration calving season is concentrated in the southern expanse bridging the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, colloquially known as the Ndutu Area. However, it’s worth noting that the precise timing can exhibit slight variations from year to year. Within this temporal window, gravid wildebeest amass in impressive numbers across the fertile plains of the Serengeti, poised to bring forth the next generation.
Kindly Note: Prices quoted are based on a minimum of 3-4 people booking, and will go down for 5 and more persons.
We also create tailor-made itineraries to suit individual and/or group interests. Tell us your ideas and requirements and we will work together to customize your safari. If traveling with children, please indicate their ages.
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Recommended Tipping Amounts for Safari Trips:
Safari Guide: $20–$30 per day per group.
Safari Cook: $20–$30 per day per group
For instance, if four travelers are on Kilimanjaro, each person could contribute $5.00 per day to make a one day tip for the driver-guide.
Tour plan
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our skilled driver guide will be there to greet you. Subsequently, you’ll be smoothly transferred to Jaden Hotel in Arusha, a journey spanning approximately one hour.
Day 1: Arusha - Lake Manyara
As the sun rises, you’ll embark from your hotel/lodge in Arusha after enjoying a hearty breakfast. Your path will lead you on a two-hour expedition to the scenic Lake Manyara National Park. En route, you’ll traverse the vibrant Mto wa Mbu village market. Upon arrival at the park, a captivating game drive awaits, offering glimpses of diverse African wildlife such as the unique tree-climbing lions, stately elephants, and agile primates. Dinner and overnight at a campsite.
Day 2: Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park (Ndutu Region)
Dawn heralds the commencement of a thrilling day ahead. An early breakfast fuels your adventure as you journey to the Ndutu Region nestled within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, keep watch for the presence of creatures like buffalo, baboons, and majestic elephants. Post-lunch, your exploration of the Ndutu Region unfolds, revealing a tapestry of grazing animals, including the iconic wildebeest herds. Dinner and overnight at a campsite.
Day 3: Full Game Drive - Ndutu Region
A new day dawns, and an early breakfast sets the tone for your exploits. The sunrise might grace you with its splendor, and an early morning game drive could unveil the captivating dynamics of predators in action. Return to your lodge for a satisfying hot lunch, recharging you for another bout of exploration within the Ndutu region. A full day spent on a game drive treats you to an awe-inspiring spectacle: the inaugural steps of tens of thousands of young wildebeest. Dinner and overnight at a campsite
Day 4: Ndutu Region - Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha
Following a wholesome breakfast, a comprehensive day of game viewing beckons as you set forth on a full-day game drive to the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, often hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Within this pristine ecosystem, a diverse array of animals, including the revered Big Five black rhinos, lions, African cape buffalos, and elephants can be encountered. The crater’s bounty extends to encompass other remarkable species like zebras and hyenas. Dinner and overnight at a campsite.
Price Included:
- Arrival Airport transfer
- Return airport transfer
- 1 night accommodation at Jaden Hotelin Arusha town
- All Park/entry fees
- All Government taxes including the VAT
- Staff salary
- Camping fees
- 3 delicious meals a day prepared by your private cook
- English speaking driver-guide
- Private cook and all camping equipment including sleeping tents, mattresses, and all cooking utensils
- 4WD Safari Modified Land Cruiser Vehicle
- Plenty of bottled drinking water
Not Excluded:
- Your last night hotel accommodation in Arusha town
- Tips for your safari crew
- Soft drinks
- Sleeping bag
- Entry VISA (try to get it prior to your arrival)
- Personal travel insurance
- Flights
- All items of personal nature