PRIVATE Wildebeest Calving Safari, Tanzania, January to March
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About This Experience in Arusha
Why Visit Arusha?
Arusha, Tanzania offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Arusha provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Arusha
You can reach Arusha, Tanzania by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Transport with a qualified driver/guide in 4×4 vehicles with a viewing roof
- Full Board Accommodation (Breakfast, lunch & dinner) while on safari
- Bush Lunch in the Serengeti
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water in Safari vehicles
- Transfers to and from the airport
- 24-hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi
What's Not Included
- Entry visa to Tanzania
- Travel and health insurance
- Masaai village tour and Olduvai Gorge Tour
- International flights – please get in touch with us to organize your international flights
- Domestic flights – can be organized- Serengeti Airstrip to Kilimanjaro Airport or Zanzibar Airport
- Meals, drinks & excursions not described in the itinerary
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
MOSHI/SPRINGLANDS HOTEL
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (Time to be advised),... 12 hours
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (Time to be advised), drive to Moshi, and stay at Springlands Hotel for dinner and overnight.
LAKE MANYARA | HIGHVIEW HOTEL
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park in the morning 8 hours
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park in the morning. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and various ecosystems, including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake. This diversity attracts various mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions. The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and many elephants roaming near the lake. You can also be on the lookout for blue monkeys, velvet monkeys, and the very active olive baboon.
SERENGETI | SERENGETI WILDBEEST CAMP OR IKOMA WILDCAMP
Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park 8 hours
Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En route to the Serengeti, you can visit a Masaai Village, a perfect place to explore Maasai culture and even participate in some tribal activities. Why not choose to visit Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle place of humanity. The Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth.
SERENGETI | SERENGETI WILDBEEST CAMP OR IKOMA WILDCAMP
Relax for a full day in the Serengeti,... 8 hours
Relax for a full day in the Serengeti, unequaled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game, such as wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, dominate the park, while the attendant predators, such as lion and cheetah, are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
NGORONGORO | NGORONGORO WILDCAMP
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti... 8 hours
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before your transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Most wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephants, birds, and resident games. Check-in at the lodge with an afternoon game drive.
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA | NGORONGORO WILDCAMP
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area 8 hours
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area. Explore the range of different habitats, including swamps, woodland, soda lakes, and the world-famous Serengeti short grass plains. See great herds of wildebeest and zebra roam. This time of year allows you to witness calves running minutes after birth. This is also the time of year with the best predator action! The marshes and lakes support various bird life, and the resident lion prides. Cheetahs are abundant in the plains, and the wooded ridges are always worth a look.
NGORONGORO CRATER | SPRINGLANDS HOTEL
You descend into the Ngorongoro Crater this morning... 8 hours
You descend into the Ngorongoro Crater this morning for game driving and exploration. The crater is 600m deep, 16km across, and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the world's eighth wonder. Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 20,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, eland, zebra, and gazelle. Flamingos, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake. In the afternoon, drive back to Moshi for your overnight stay at Springlands Hotel.
KILIMANJARO AIRPORT | DEPARTURE
Enjoy a morning at leisure before your transfer... 2 hours
Enjoy a morning at leisure before your transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight home. If your flight departs during the evening, why not check out our “Add on” day trip activities – speak to us to arrange this.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
