Tanzania Wildlife Safari – 5 Days of Calving & Crater

Distance: Approximately 50 km
Driving time: 1–1.5 hours
Your African adventure begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to Arusha the gateway to Tanzania's legendary northern safari destinations. Enjoy a comfortable evening at your accommodation, with time to relax after your journey and prepare for the extraordinary safari ahead.
Highlights:
· Warm Tanzanian welcome – a genuine embrace of East African hospitality
· Private airport transfer – a smooth and comfortable introduction to Tanzania
· Scenic northern Tanzania landscapes – a stunning welcome to the safari capital
· Views of Mount Meru, weather permitting – a breathtaking backdrop to your first evening
· Relaxing evening before the safari – time to settle in and recharge
Mid‑Range Accommodation: Under The Shade Safari Lodge

Distance: Approximately 140 km
Driving time: 2.5–3 hours
Safari: Full day
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park a spectacular wilderness famous for its immense elephant herds and magnificent ancient baobab trees. Begin your game drive upon entering the park, exploring open grasslands, woodland, and areas surrounding the Tarangire River.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Large elephant herds – Tarangire boasts one of the highest elephant densities in Africa, offering unparalleled sightings of these gentle giants.
· Ancient baobab trees – these centuries‑old giants create an otherworldly landscape, providing dramatic backdrops for photography.
· Tarangire River – the park's lifeline attracts abundant wildlife throughout the year, creating exceptional game viewing opportunities.
· Lions and other predators – exceptional wildlife sightings in this elephant paradise.
· Giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests – abundant wildlife at every turn.
· Hot bush lunch in the wilderness – a gourmet meal in the heart of nature, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush.
· Exceptional wildlife photography – from golden light to dramatic landscapes, every moment is frame‑worthy.
During the day, enjoy a memorable hot bush lunch, served in the heart of the wilderness. This special dining experience adds an elegant and intimate touch to your safari while keeping you surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa. Continue your game drive into the afternoon before travelling to your accommodation.
Mid‑Range Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Distance: Approximately 180–220 km
Driving time: 4–5 hours
Safari: En‑route and afternoon
After breakfast, begin your journey towards Ndutu located within the Southern Serengeti ecosystem and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape gradually changes from the woodland and baobab scenery of Tarangire to the vast open grasslands of Southern Serengeti.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Scenic journey to Southern Serengeti – a beautiful transition through diverse landscapes, from woodland to open plains.
· Ndutu ecosystem – the heart of the Great Migration calving season, one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife theatres.
· Vast open grasslands – the iconic savannah unfolds before you, acacia trees, tall grass, and sweeping views.
· Seasonal lakes – shimmering waters that attract abundant wildlife and birdlife.
· Wildebeest migration, season permitting – thousands of wildebeests and zebras – a moving carpet of life.
· Excellent predator opportunities – lions, cheetahs, and hyenas – the Southern Serengeti delivers.
· Dramatic wildlife landscapes – stunning backdrops for photography.

Game drive: Full day
Distance: Approximately 80–120 km, depending on wildlife movements
Spend an entire day exploring the spectacular Ndutu Plains one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife arenas. During the calving season, the plains come alive with thousands of newborn wildebeest calves and large concentrations of predators.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Great Wildebeest Calving Season – thousands of newborn calves across the plains, a heartwarming spectacle of new life.
· Thousands of newborn calves, season permitting – wobbly new life at every turn, a truly special sight.
· Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas – exceptional predator action – nature at its most raw and dramatic.
· Possible leopard sightings – elusive predators following the herds.
· Large wildebeest and zebra herds – a moving carpet of life that stretches to the horizon.
· Seasonal lakes and open plains – stunning backdrops for photography.
· Exceptional wildlife photography – from birth to the hunt, every moment is frame‑worthy.
Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other hunters follow the herds, creating remarkable opportunities to witness the raw and unpredictable rhythms of nature. Your experienced guide will carefully follow wildlife activity and select the best areas for sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your exploration throughout the afternoon. Beyond the wildlife, Ndutu's open grasslands, seasonal lakes, and dramatic skies create an incredible setting for photography.

Crater descent: Approximately 600 metres
Crater safari: 4–5 hours
Transfer to JRO: Approximately 4–5 hours
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater one of Africa's greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the crater floor, a remarkable natural sanctuary supporting an extraordinary concentration of wildlife.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· UNESCO World Heritage Site – one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
· 600‑metre crater descent – a breathtaking journey into the heart of the crater.
· Exceptional Big Five opportunities – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – all possible in a single morning.
· Rare black rhinoceros – the crater is one of the best places in Africa to see this endangered species.
· Lions, elephants, and buffaloes – abundant wildlife at every turn.
· Hippos and flamingos – a spectacular display of life in the crater's soda lake.
· Dramatic crater landscapes – the 600‑metre crater walls rise around you, a natural Amphitheatre.
· Memorable final game drive – a fitting conclusion to your extraordinary journey.
Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, hyenas, and hippos, while keeping an eye out for the rare black rhinoceros.
Karibu Tanzania Where Every Day Brings a New Wilderness Discovery!
Comments:
Please note that our itinerary is flexible and can be modified until it suits your needs and wishes.
This is a quotation only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf pending your authority to proceed and the final itinerary is subject to availability.
All prices quoted are current and are subject to change at any time due to cost increases such as Park Entry fees or Hotel| Airline rates increases that are beyond our control. As a result, reserves the right to re-quote on a quotation if confirmation of the itinerary is not received within 14 working days from date of quotation.
Transport & Assistance
Transport
Tanzania uses 4 and 6 seater safari vans or Land Cruiser 4x4 custom-made safari vehicles for airport transfers and transport to and from safari. All are equipped with communication system VHS|BLU manned by professional English speaking driver-guides. Included in our vehicles:
Bottles of mineral water
English speaking driver guide
Guide Books
Binoculars
Assistance
You will be assisted and transported by our expert guides who speak fluent English and are very familiar with the flora and Fauna, Culture and Geography of Tanzania. Quotation – NETT Rates in US dollars
NET PRICE PER PERSON