7-Day Tanzania Safari – Calving Season (Mid-Range Experience)

Best Time: January – March

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

1. Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport.
2. Meet and greet by your safari guide and transfer to your lodge.
3. Relax and prepare for the adventure ahead with a safari briefing.

Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

1. After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (~2.5 hours).
2. Enjoy a full-day game drive in a park famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees.
3. Wildlife sightings may include lions, giraffes, zebras, and many bird species.

Overnight: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Highlands

1. Optional morning walk near the lodge (if available).
2. Leisurely drive through Mto wa Mbu and Karatu to the Ngorongoro Highlands.
3. Check into your lodge and enjoy views of the crater rim or lush highlands.

Overnight: Country Lodge Karatu

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Drive to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

1. Early breakfast and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
2. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, and more in this natural caldera.
3. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then ascend and drive to the Ndutu area.

Overnight: Ndutu Heritage Camp

Day 5 & 6: Full Days in Ndutu – Witness the Calving Season

1. Spend two full days in the Ndutu plains, heart of the wildebeest calving season.
2. Watch newborn calves take their first steps and predators like lions and cheetahs take advantage of the abundance of prey.
3. Game drives are flexible, with picnic lunches or returns to camp for hot meals.

Overnight: Africa safari southern serengeti

Day 7: Ndutu – Arusha

1. Morning game drive (if time permits).
2. Transfer to Ndutu Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha (recommended).
3. Option to drive back to Arusha (approx. 7–8 hours with picnic lunch).
4. Day room and airport transfer for your international flight (if needed).

Inclusions:

1. Accommodation (mid-range lodges & tented camps)
2. All park fees and crater entry
3. Professional English-speaking driver-guide
4. 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and fridge
5. All meals on safari
6. Drinking water in the vehicle
7. Internal flight (Ndutu–Arusha)

Exclusions

1. International flights to/from Tanzania
2. Visa fees for Tanzania (approx. $50–$100 depending on nationality)
3. Travel and medical insurance
4. Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, tips, souvenirs)
5. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages at lodges
6. Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari, cultural tours)
7. Day room or hotel in Arusha on the last day (available on request)
8. Tips for guide and lodge staff (recommended: $10–$20 per person per day)

This itinerary is fully customizable to suit your travel needs and budget