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Photo Safari Ndutu Calving & Migration | 10 Days

December to March is the best time for calving for wildebeest and the annual migration route and stay at the incredible Ndutu area, where guests will enjoy a luxury stay on the rim of the crater. Most of your time will be spent on game drives and spotting wildlife in Ndutu area and Serengeti plains. This is truly a premier itinerary incorporating the best of the migration safari route.

10-DAYS

Day-1 | Arrive-JRO

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met by a member of the Expect in Africa Safari team who will transfer you by road to your hotel

Accommodation : Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals : Half board

An oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations. Pure tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru. Gran Meliá Arusha offers a unique experience combining the most exciting once-in-a-lifetime safari destination with state-of-the-art conference facilities.

Day-2 & 3| Tarangire National Park

Two days Photographing game tour in Tarangire National Park with our packed lunch, After picnic we will continue with game tour in the special Tarangire savannah, which contains many animals, among them: Kodo and Island antelopes, Grenok (giraffe deer), lions that climb trees! Hippos and other herds of animals that arrive in season, or live there permanently, Among hundreds of ancient baobab trees, and vast areas.

Accommodation : Maramboi Tented Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Drinks: Local beer & House wine at the Lodge

The lodge has a main building raised on a wood and concrete platform, with extraordinary views to the Rift Valley and to Lake Manyara that includes an area to relax with comfortable sofas, outside and inside dining and a swimming pool. Every evening a camp fire is lit and guests can enjoy the sunset with drinks and appetizers.

Day-4 | Ngorongoro Crater

Today we will leave very early in the morning (after a very early breakfast) and rive to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. There we will have a full day game drive, as we will be carrying our picninc lunch with us. The Crater is wonderful place - you descend more than 2,000 feet on steep tracks cut into the crater wall to reach the open plains of the Crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is undoubtely the best place in Tanzania to view black rhino as well as large prides of lion that include magnificent black-manned males. It is also home to huge herds of wildebeest and zebra and many other plains game. We will have our picnic lunch at the hippo pool and later in the afternoon drive to the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner and rooms for the night.

Accommodation : Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Drinks: Soft drinks during the lunch break

Nested high above the plains into the Crater's jagged rim, cloaked in river stone and indigenous vines, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is barely visible to the naked eye. Framed by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its torch-lit walls are adorned with stylized cave paintings. At the stone heart of the lodge burns a glowing fire, which is kept constantly alight. Rooms are looped around the Crater rim. Each has its own rock-enclosed balcony, and all enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheatre far below. Our Ngorongoro hotel lodge is a place that feels as ancient as the Crater itself, yet no modern comfort has been spared in an effort to bring you the best safari adventure in.

Day 5 | Ngorongoro -Ndutu

After breakfast we will head to the Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. We arrive in time for lunch at the camp, and after lunch we will do an afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game. Overnight at Masek Tented Lodge

Accommodation : Masek Tented Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Drinks: Local beer & House wine at the Lodge

Witness the early morning mist rise on the banks of Lake Masek, From the private terrace of your tent you can observe the wildlife of the area. Many animals visit the lake in search of water and therefore this camp is in a priviledged observation point.

Lodge

Elegant tents built on raised wood platforms with en-suite facilities and an outside shower. After a day on safari guests can enjoy a refreshing shower under the stars. Each tent has its own private terrace where guests can enjoy the landscape and the surroundings. The family tent consists of two interconnected tents and a shared bathroom and private porch.

Day 6,7 | Full day game viewing Ndutu

After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu area. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. 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 little cover and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd. Dinner and overnight at Masek Tented Lodge.

Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes; however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. We arrive in time for lunch at the camp, and after lunch we will do an afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game

Accommodation : Masek Tented Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Drinks: Local beer & House wine at the Lodge

Day 8 | Serengeti National Park

Depart your camp this morning after breakfast and head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, 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. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.

Accommodation : Serengeti Woodlands Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Drinks : Soft drinks during the lunch break

Woodlands Camp is a precious gift Karibu Camps and Lodge offers during the months between December and March. Our mobile luxury tented camp rests within the Nabi Slopes, in close proximity with Lake Ndutu, Moru Kopjes, and the Hidden Valley. We specifically set up our camp during the emotion-stirring calving season, where hundreds of baby calves are brought into the fierce plains of the Serengeti. A genuinely memorable sight can be experienced from the comfort of any of our 12 luxury suites or our spacious lounge and dining area, accompanied with your drink of choice under the African sun or starry skies around a campfire. Your uninterrupted view of the action-packed Serengeti plains whilst still enjoying the libertiesof our services is our priority and we ensure that your experience is unmatched.

Day 9 | Serengeti National Park

Full day in the Serengeti to explore this amazing eco-system, find the wildebeest migration, search for a wild dog lair, watch the huge Grumeti crocodiles or spot a sleeping leopard up a tree, follow the circling vultures to a recent lion kill or study the birdlife. You can choose to stay out all day or return to your lodge for lunch and a siesta before venturing out again in the cooler evening temperatures and then get back to your Camp before sunset to dinner and overnight.

Accommodation : Serengeti Woodlands Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Drinks : Soft drinks during the lunch break

Day-10 | Depart

After breakfast you will leave the camp for Seronera airstrip for bush flight from Serengeti to Arusha. After arrive Arusha airport Expect In Africa Safari member will drive you to Kahawa House for hot Lunch and day room, Depend on your international flight schedule an early dinner can be arranged also before a transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Accommodation : Day Room
Meals : Hot Lunch
Drinks : Soft drinks and glass of wine.
PRICE: On Request

Price Includes

  • Meals and accommodation as per itinerary
  • All road transfers as indicated in the itinerary
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Coffee and Soft drinks during lunch break
  • Professional English speaking safari guide
  • Transportation with use of 4X4 safari vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled water while on safari

Price Excludes

  • Visa fees
  • {RT-PCR} test
  • Tips and gratuities
  • International flight
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Any sightseeing activities mentioned