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French5 Days Migration Safari - Calving Season
Offered by - Travelcation Africa Safaris
Tour Features
Our 5 Days Migration Safari – Calving Season combines visits to the Ndutu region of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. Witness the birth of up to 8000 calves a day during this magical time for the Wildebeest Migration. The perfect safari itinerary for a visit over the months of December to March is one of our biggest sellers. Life begins for a huge number of animals in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the space of a few short weeks, the calving season sees half a million young wildebeest brought into the world. This is due to the rainy season combining with the fertile volcanic soil of the region to create a lush carpet of short grass rich in essential vitamins. It is here that the vast herd begins to take shape, and it is here that the predators begin their yearlong assault upon the herd. With so many young and weak calves stumbling around, it becomes easy for the lions, leopards, and cheetahs to pick off a tasty morsel.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Marera Valley Lodge No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 2-3 | Ndutu Heritage Camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 4 | Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Meals included as per itinerary |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARKYou’ll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the approximately two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you’ll pass bustling Masai villages and the vast, open plains that have become synonymous with images of Africa. Once you’ve entered Tarangire, you’ll begin your game drive across a rich vista of endless golden savannah that surrounds the Tarangire River. The river itself runs throughout the year and is a vital source of water for the animals of the region during the dry season. Lined with acacia and Baobab trees, the river is regularly visited by the park’s large elephant population as well as other herbivores such as zebras and antelopes. A picnic lunch with a view of the river is a great way to take it all in, but you’ll have to keep on your toes as the local monkey population does its best to separate you from your lunch! Driving through the park you’ll also have the opportunity to see lions, leopards, cape buffalo, and a huge variety of antelopes. If you’re particularly lucky, you might even see endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu or the Fringe-Eared Oryx. After your day’s drive is done, you’ll retire to your accommodation for the evening.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – NDUTU REGIONWe’ll take an early breakfast, as we’ve got a big day of exploration and adventure ahead of us! We’ll begin the day with the scenic drive towards the Serengeti. Along the way, we’ll pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to glimpse cape buffalo, baboons, or even elephants and leopards in the dense undergrowth. It’s a nearly four-hour drive to the Ndutu Plains, but you can choose to break up the drive with one or both of the below optional activities: Oldupai Gorge Museum: Sometimes known as the Cradle of Mankind, the Oldupai Gorge Museum commemorates some of the oldest evidence of human habitation ever found. Here you can see some of the oldest fossil evidence in the world of human habitation, visit the Oldupai Gorge Museum to learn more about the human journey, and take in the stunning views of this stark gorge country. Maasai boma visit: Pay a visit to one of the famous Maasai bomas, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness (and participate in) traditional Maasai dance, tour an authentic Maasai village, and even do a little souvenir shopping at the local market. Both of the above activities attract an additional cost. Speak with your safari expert about adding them to your itinerary. After a delicious lunch at one of the picnic areas, it’s time to explore the plains themselves. Witness Africa’s iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains. Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Ndutu Plains according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - NDUTU REGIONYou’ll be up before dawn so that we can enjoy a sunrise game drive along the shores of Lake Ndutu. As far as the eye can see, thousands upon thousands of animals graze on the lush grass. You’ll enjoy a day-long game drive through the region, taking in the shores of both Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek as well as the surrounding land where tens of thousands of young wildebeest take their first steps. Your guide will determine the best route to take today so you have the best possible chance of witnessing the Wildebeest Migration. After your day-long exploration of Ndutu, you’ll stay overnight in the region.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - NDUTU REGION – NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREAEnjoy an early morning game drive in the region for your last chance to spend some time with the wildebeests. After a delicious lunch, you will set out back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our afternoon drive takes us back through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands, offering plenty of opportunities to spot animals. You’ll spot tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - NGORONGORO CRATER – ARUSHAAfter breakfast, you’ll depart for Ngorongoro Crater; considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you’ll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation. Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It’s a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water. From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you’ll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa’s most recognisable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park’s famous hippo pool before returning to Arusha.
Main Destination: Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 25, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Travelcation Africa Safaris
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Tanzania
Travelcation Africa Safaris is proud to be Tanzania’s local independent tour operator company. Although our roots are firmly planted in the North of Tanzania, we’ve been booking holidays for customers across Tanzania and Zanzibar Islands and we are proud to say there isn’t much we don’t know about the Tanzanian holidays we offer.
Safaris in Tanzania is good for Mountain Climbing and sightsee the wildlife due to incredible inherited surroundings and geographical features that make it one of the maximum incredible tourism destination in Africa. Tanzania consists of 17 national parks which makes this a place to explore a large number of animals, plants, and invertebrates providing diverse options for package deals or safaris.
Travelcation Africa Safaris Provides amazing high-quality safaris around Tanzania. When traveling with us you can opt to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, go on a wildlife safari and finally enjoy a beach vacation on the stunning paradise of Zanzibar Island. Travelcation Africa Safaris expert consultants are here to help you make a personalized safari package that will make your vacation memorable, comfortable safe, and unforgettable in Tanzania Safaris, Kilimanjaro Climbing, and Zanzibar Tour.
At Travelcation Africa Safaris, we excel at helping you get your Tanzania vacation planned. Not just any vacation, but exceptional vacations filled with inspiring and life-enriching experiences. The way we do it is different. We don’t organize any safari ourselves. Instead, we match you with up to more than one safari specialist who is the most qualified to make your dream trip happen. They then participate to design your ideal itinerary to make your dream safari come true.
HOW IT WORKS
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Tell us about your ideal trip and the kind of experiences you’d like to include. Our safari specialist will then discuss that idea with the team to see the best way of planning your trip.
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Our travel specialist will arrange an initial phone consultation or exchange emails with you to better understand your specific interests and vacation preferences. He/she will organize for your trip using the expertise and insights to craft unique itinerary and activity proposals.
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We generate a varying range of safari itineraries to give you a touch of what you can realize and do in Tanzania. Just a touch concept to get you started. Together we will create a custom safari itinerary that is uniquely how you need it. We listen to you, and we are ready to work with you to come up with customized safari Packages that will make your safari an unforgettable experience and full of everlasting memories of Africa
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