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Overview
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 Lake Ndutu area, as well as the Southern and Central areas of Serengeti National Park where majority of the wildebeest are usually found. A visit to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater is part of this safari as well.
The Southern Serengeti and Ndutu 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.
Itinerary
Arrive in Tanzania at the Kilimanjaro International airport where you will meet and greet with Off We Go Safaris guide. Then transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Planet lodge.
After breakfast at the lodge, you will be picked up and drive to Tarangire National Park almost 2and half hours drive. Enjoy your full day game viewing in Tarangire. The Park is reputed to contain some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa and Ancient Baobab trees. Also there are other animals such us African Big Cats, Antelopes, (Eland, Buffalos, wildebeest, impala, grant Gazelles etc. ), Giraffes, Zebras, monkeys and many other animals
Evening drive to MaramboTented Lodge for dinner and overnight
After your breakfast you will head north to Lake Manyara National Park. It’s about 1 hour drive from the exit of Tarangire. Lake Manyara National is at the foot of the Great Rift Valley. The park is named after the soda lake in The middle of the park. The park is famous for its tree Climbing lions, great bird life and the breading lessor flamingos. At the evening drive to the lodge. Dinner and Overnight at Farm house. All meals included.
After Breakfast it’s time for the famous Ngorongoro Crater. It’s about 10minuts drive from the lodge to the entrance of the Ngorongoro
Conservation area. From there enjoy the magnificent tropical forest on your way to Crater view point, where you will witness one of the beautiful landscape in the world.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area boasts the finest blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeological sites in Africa. Often called “the African Eden”. The Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, is nestled in a range of extinct volcanoes which rise to heights of more than 3,500 meters (11,483 feet). It is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world – 19.2 km (12 miles) in diameter, 610 m (2,000feet) deep and 304 sq. km (117 sq. miles) in area.
Ngorongoro is a huge and deep volcanic Crater. There’s rich pasture, swamps, forest and permanent water on the Crater floor that’s why wildlife is so diverse and numerous. The crater floor is home to the largest population of mammals and you can spot the big 5 here on a relatively small area just stunning. Is the best opportunity to see black Rhino and many other rare species like the black-manned Lion. After game drive enjoy your picnic lunch at Ngoitoktok spring in the crater.
After lunch enjoy the rest of your time for game drive and late afternoon drive to the lodge;
Dinner and Overnight at. Ndutu Mbugani camp All meals included.
After breakfast with parked lunch game drive in Ndutu area, it is located in the Northern Ngorongoro Conservation and attached to southern Serengeti. Ndutu is alkaline lake as other most of the Rift lakes; however the water is still drinkable and used by the animals.
Ndutu area has got palatable grasses with nutritional value which attracting wild animals to for grazing after the rainfall season. This makes the area to be very potential for great wildebeest migration which also joined by other animals like Zebras and Gazelles without forgetting big cats and other predators which follow the migration for having easy prey. Also Ndutu is the only area which is the multiple land use where by Human being and wildlife can share the same habitat this allows us to do off-roading. After game viewing drive back the camp.
Dinner and overnight at Ndutu Mbugani Camp All meals included
After breakfast at the camp, drive with parked lunch or hot lunch at the camp; enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu area. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the Ndutu short grass plains. You can see great herds of wildebeest and zebra. During a short time frame around February, normally lasting for about 3 weeks, the majority of the wildebeest calve. The sea of grass provides security for the young calves although they are easy prey. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd. After this unforgettable day drive back to the camp
Dinner and overnight at Ndutu Mbugani Camp All meals included
After breakfast at the camp with parked lunch drive towards the central Serengeti, also known as Seronera. We descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.
Dinner and Overnight at. Serengeti Katikati camp, all meals included
After breakfast at the camp, drive with parked lunch or hot lunch at the camp; enjoy a full day game drive in the central serengeti.
Option Activies
Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement).
One of the most magically memorable of the Serengeti experiences, a balloon safari allows you to drift in silence above the splendour of the plains,
A balloon offers an opportunity to see the Serengeti from a unique perspective. You will notice wildlife trails made by generations of animals impossible to see from the ground.
You will be picked up very early at 5.00am in the morning and from there you will be taken to the start point of the balloon ride. The balloon ride its about 1:30 hours and you can see the sun rise from the balloon and experience the real nature of Africa.
After The balloon Ride you will enjoy champagne and bush breakfast which normally ends at 10am.
After Bush breakfast you will meet your guide and drive you on another fantastic day of game viewing in the Serengeti,
After an extensive game viewing drive back to the camp;
Dinner and overnight Serengeti Katikati Camp in the Seronera area.
After breakfast at the camp, game on route to the Seronera airstrip for embarking to Arusha airport. Upon arrival to Arusha airport, meet our driver and transfer to the Lodge or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for connect your flight.
NOTE
This safari can be connected to Zanzibar Island tour, this beautifully Island along Indian Ocean reputed as very unique and attractive white sand beach in the world. After long safari you can swimming and relaxing while starching your back waiting for your flight back home.
Includes/Excludes
Item Included:
- Unlimited game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
- All Meals inclusive as stipulated
- Complimentary mineral water x1.5 liters per person in the safari vehicle
- 4×4 game viewing vehicles plus driver guide (window seat guaranteed)
- Emergency Evacuation Cover
- All transfers and activities as mentioned above
- Park fee, Conservation fees and Community Development Fees
- Accommodation as stipulated
- All Airport pick up and transfers in private car
- Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
For Mountain climbing tours:
- Camping Equipment
- Porterage
- Rescue Fee
- Climbing Gear
- Sleeping Bag
Item Exclude
- Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities or tip for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)
- Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (549 USD per person), including concession fees
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Accommodation at Arusha on arrival
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Hi Genevieve, thank you so much for organising a wonderful 3 days for Nigel and i. it was truly amazing. i am sure Khalid will have told you about the mass of animals we saw especially lions with cubs. Khalid is a wonderful young man with great work ethics, he worked very hard for us.
Sue
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Hi Genevieve, what a fantastic time you organized for us, we enjoyed every minute of it. Khalid was so professional, had such a great knowledge and was a pleasure to be with and he found the game. Everyone on the truck are really looking forward to the safari after seeing our photos. So once again,
Nigel and Sue
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