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5-Day Calving Season Luxury Safari (December – April)
Safari Overview
Experience Tanzania’s spectacular calving season on this private safari through Tarangire National Park, the wildlife-rich Ndutu plains and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, with thousands of wildebeest gathering in the Ndutu area to give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas. Enjoy exciting game drives, beautiful landscapes and comfortable lodge and tented camp accommodation throughout your journey.
Tour Highlights
- Tarangire National Park
- Ndutu Calving Season Experience (December – April)
- Great Wildebeest Migration
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs and other predators
- Private safari with a professional guide
- Comfortable lodge and tented camp accommodation
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Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha, where you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your accommodation. Relax and enjoy the hotel facilities as you prepare for your upcoming wildlife adventure.
Accommodation: Planet Lodge, Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn.
Day 3: Tarangire – Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
After breakfast, depart for the Ndutu area, located within the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings along the way. During the calving season, the Ndutu plains become a spectacular wildlife destination as thousands of wildebeest give birth, attracting predators and creating incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp, Ndutu.
Day 4: Full-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains with exciting game drives. Witness the remarkable wildebeest calving season, when thousands of newborn calves arrive across the open grasslands. Look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and other predators taking advantage of this extraordinary natural event.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp, Ndutu.
Day 5: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
After breakfast, depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this spectacular volcanic caldera for an unforgettable game drive. Explore its diverse habitats and look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and the endangered black rhino. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu.
Day 6: Karatu – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short town visit or shopping before being transferred to the airport for your onward departure.
End of Safari.
- All accommodations
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Park fees and Taxes
- Flying doctor services
- Bottled water during the game drives
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips ($20 Per person Highly Recommended)
- Personal Items
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
Safari FAQs
The ideal time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather near water sources and the vegetation is sparse. The period December to February also offers warm, dry conditions with excellent wildlife sightings.
Yes! Jema Safaris offers fully tailor-made itineraries. You can adjust the duration, activities, or accommodation level, or add extra experiences such as cultural tours, additional beach days, or adventure activities.
Our route through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater provides excellent chances to see the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Wildlife sightings depend on the season and animal movements.
Tanzania is generally a safe and welcoming destination. Standard travel precautions — such as keeping personal belongings secure and following your guide’s instructions — ensure a smooth and worry-free safari experience.
The ideal time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather near water sources and the vegetation is sparse. The period December to February also offers warm, dry conditions with excellent wildlife sightings.
We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before travel. Common advice includes vaccines for Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, yellow fever, and rabies depending on your activities. Malaria prophylaxis is also recommended for most areas.
Yes — travel insurance is strongly recommended. It covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or unexpected events during your safari and beach stay.
Essentials include light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, camera/binoculars, and swimwear for Zanzibar. Jema Safaris can provide a detailed packing guide tailored to your itinerary.
Yes — all national park entrance fees, Ngorongoro Crater fees, transfers between lodges, and airport pick-ups are included in the price of your safari package.
Absolutely. You will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport by your Jema Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha to start your adventure.
Your safari guide will be professional and English-speaking. Guides fluent in other languages such as French, German, or Spanish can be arranged upon request.
Yes! You can extend your safari with additional parks, adventure activities, or extra days on Zanzibar. Jema Safaris can help plan extensions such as Mt. Kilimanjaro treks, Pemba or Mafia Island trips, or cultural tours.