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CALVING OF WILDEBEEST ADVENTURE
From USD 7,036 Per Person
This itinerary offers the “ultimate safari” through Tanzania’s most popular Northern Parks, revolving around Ndutu (the birth place of the wildebeest) in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The highlight of this safari will be to experience the “Calving of Wildebeest” which only takes place once a year from January to end of March, an exciting natural phenomenon not to be missed.
14 Days
| Day | Place | Highlights | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilimanjaro International Airport | Arrival & transfer to your Hotel | Arusha Plant Lodge |
| 2 | Arusha Planet Lodge - Tarangire National Park | Travel to Lake Manyara National Park | Tarangire Sopa Lodge |
| 3 | Tarangire National Park | Full day in Tarangire National Park | Tarangire Sopa Lodge |
| 4 | Tarangire - Lake Manyara | Travel to Lake Manyara National Park | Kirurumu Tented Lodge |
| 5 | Lake Manyara - Ndutu | Travel to Ndutu in Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Ndutu Safari Lodge |
| 6, 7 & 8 | Ndutu | Full Days in Ndutu | Ndutu Safari Lodge |
| 9 | Ndutu - Serengeti National Park | Travel to Serengeti National Park | Serengeti Sopa Lodge |
| 10 & 11 | Central Serengeti | Full Days in Central Serengeti | Serengeti Sopa Lodge |
| 12 | Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge |
| 13 | Ngorongoro Crater | Ngorongoro Crater Tour | Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge |
| 14 | Ngorongoro - Kilimanjaro Airport | Travel to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure | N/A |
PRICING
| Travel Date | Each of 02 Pax | Each of 04 Pax | Each of 06 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Season: 01 Jan - 31 Mar 2023 | USD 7,036.00 | USD 5,852.00 | USD 5,512.00 |
| Green Season: 01 April - 31 May 2023 | USD. 5,630.00 | USD. 4,496.00 | USD. 4,173.00 |
*The pricing is indicative. Pricing depends on the season and number of travelers.
OTHER INFORMATION
- All Park entrance fees to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Transport in custom safari built four wheel Nissan patrol with roof hatches / pop-up roof
- English speaking driver/guide, conversant with all requirements necessary for photographers (Pls. note that German / French & Spanish drivers guides also available)
- Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
- 01 Night on bed and breakfast basis at KIA LODGE
- 02 Nights on full board at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- 01 Night on full board basis at Kirurumu Tented Lodge
- 04 Nights on full board at Ndutu Safari Lodge
- 03 Nights on full board at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- 02 Night on full board at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
- Picnic lunches to the crater floor
- All airport transfers on arrival / departure
- Mineral water during game drives
- Evacuation insurance to / from Nairobi in case of emergency
- Not included:
- All beverages while on safari / Nairobi
- Any international flights
- Evacuation fees
- Telephone, laundry & any items of personal nature
- Visa fees & international flights
- tips for guides & camp / lodge staff
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Balloon safari in the Serengeti – 540$ per pe
| Table Header | |
|---|---|
| BB | Bed & Breakfast |
| Half Board | 2 Meals per day (Breakfast / Dinner) |
| Full Board | 3 Meals per day (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Eco-status | Indicates the Environmentally friendly/ sustainable approach of the hotel |
| Eco-friendly status | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1
ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
A warm welcome on your arrival, you will be met and welcomed by your private safari guide who will transfer you to Arusha Planet Lodge, a short drive away from the airport. Dinner (payable direct) and overnight at Kia Lodge
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 2
DEPART FOR TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - 2 HRS DRIVE
After a good rest, we are all set for the African adventure, after an early breakfast, your driver/guide will pick you up and then departure for Tarangire National Park. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 3
FULL DAY IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Tarangire is a lovely park and one day is just not enough! Enjoy full day game drives. You can opt for a full day out with picnic lunches or you can take the option of early morning and afternoon game drives. Your guide will be of help at all times to assist you with all the information you need about this park. All meals and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Full Board Basis.
The park is home to lion, leopard, hyena, herds of elephant, tree climbing python, oryx, hartebeest, zebra, buffalo, gazelles but to mention a few. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded here. Afternoon game drive in the park
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 4
DEPART FOR LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After a sumptuous breakfast, you proceed to Lake Manyara. You will arrive at the lodge in time for some hot lunch. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara National Park best known for its tree climbing lions. Later return back to the lodge. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge – Full Board Basis
Stretching for 50km along the base of the rusty-gold 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a scenic gem, the compact game-viewing circuit through Manyara offers a virtual microcosm of the Tanzanian safari experience.
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 5
DEPART FOR NDUTU - IN NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA - 3.5 HRS DRIVE
After an early breakfast we start our day by driving to the Lake Ndutu in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ndutu Area is where the sparkle of this itinerary takes place, “THE CALVING”. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. After lunch you enjoy the afternoon game drive. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon game viewing. Later return to the lodge, dinner and overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 6, 7 & 8
FULL DAYS IN NDUTU
Enjoy extensive game drives in the reserve with the vehicle & guide at your disposal throughout the day. Your period of travel falls during the calving of wildebeest season and you will have a chance to witness this great natural phenomenon of birth of the wildebeest. All meals and overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge – Full Board Basis. Most of the wildebeest calves are born in just a three week period, usually the beginning of February. Calves attract predators and this is an amazing time of year to watch impressive lion kills. It`s also quite spectacular to see almost half a million little wildebeest being born and running alongside their mothers. You will find yourself with hundreds of world wildlife photographers around too.
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 9
DEPART FOR SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - SERONERA AREA- 4.5 HRS DRIVE
After a full 04 days of adventure and unforgettable memories in Ndutu we are now ready to explore the Serengeti Plains. Depart after breakfast and drive towards the world famous Serengeti National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. After lunch you can opt to relax or take on an afternoon game drive, as mentioned we provide UNLIMITED game drives at all times! Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 10 & 11
FULL DAYS IN CENTRAL SERENGETI
Enjoy a full day in the Central Serengeti with unlimited game drives. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge – Full Board Basis
Serengeti is one of the most unique wilderness areas of the world, fantastic in its natural beauty and unequalled in its scientific value. This park is a vast expanse of land with a large concentration of plains animals. It also contains a wide variety of bird-life inhabiting a diversity of habitat and vegetation. One of the most unique remarkable scenes is the annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, giraffe, gazelle, buffalo and other plains animals.
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 12
DEPART FOR NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA - 5 HRS DRIVE
Early breakfast and drive to the world famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. The lodge is located at the Crater rim, a perfect location to enjoy the crater view from any point at the lodge. Enjoy relaxing by the pool over-looking the crater or you can also do various activities like nature walks, cycling etc which can all be arranged at the hotel reception at an extra minimum cost. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 13
NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR
After an early breakfast we descend for the crater floor with packed lunch for half a day crater tour. Later in the afternoon we ascend and return to your lodge. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge – Full Board Basis. The Ngorongoro Crater and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are without a doubt some of the most beautiful parts of Tanzania, steeped in history and teeming with wildlife. This protected area is located in the Great Rift Valley and also known as the eighth wonder of the world. The Crater actually is a gigantic fracture of the earth’s crust. The magnificent landscape consists of volcanoes, mountains, plains, lakes, forests and archaeological sites.
ACCOMMODATION
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 14
DRIVE BACK TO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & DEPARTURE
Wake up to the crater view, and after a leisure breakfast at your lodge drive back to Arusha via scenic landscape and onwards transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. You can have a short stop-over in Arusha for lunch. A warm goodbye from your guide as you depart back home taking with you the unforgettable memories….!!
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