9 Days Migration Safaris – Calving Season

On arrival at either Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), a representative from Williamson Adventures will greet you and provide transportation to your accommodation in Arusha. Your overnight stay options include Arusha Planet Lodge, Four Points by Sheraton, or Gran Melia, with the choice depending on your preference and budget.

After Breakfast, you will begin departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. As you enter Tarangire National Park, get ready for a day filled with diverse wildlife encounters. The park is known for its massive elephant herds, baobab-studded landscapes, and rich birdlife. Embark on thrilling game drives, capturing glimpses of lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. As the sun sets, drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and distinctive baobab trees. Explore the park’s diverse wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species, before enjoying a packed lunch in the park. In the early afternoon, travel to the Ndutu area, a drive of about 2-3 hours, and take in the scenic landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and freshen up before heading out for an afternoon game drive, where you can witness the calving season, as thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather to give birth. Return to your lodge for dinner, sharing stories of the day’s wildlife encounters.

Begin your day with an early breakfast at your lodge before heading out for a morning game drive in Ndutu, famous for its calving season from late January to March. During this period, thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather in the lush plains to give birth, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. After a mid-morning coffee break in the field, continue exploring various areas around Ndutu, including lakes where you can spot flamingos and other birds. Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the wildlife, immersing yourself in the sounds and sights of the savannah. In the afternoon, visit different sections of Ndutu to maximize your wildlife encounters, seeking herds of gazelles and elusive species like servals. Conclude your day with a late afternoon game drive, capturing the sunset over the plains, before returning to your lodge for dinner and reflection on an incredible day of wildlife experiences

Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Ndutu area, famous for its wildebeest calving season, where predators like lions and cheetahs can often be spotted hunting. After breakfast, continue your journey toward the Southern Serengeti plains, a short drive away. As you explore the Southern Serengeti, you’ll encounter expansive grasslands teeming with wildlife, including gazelles, zebras, and more wildebeest. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, followed by an afternoon game drive in this vast region, known for its breathtaking landscapes and predator activity. End the day with a sunset drive before returning to your lodge for dinner.

Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Southern Serengeti, where you’ll witness large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles grazing across the open plains. After breakfast, begin your journey north toward Central Serengeti, driving through the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem. Along the way, keep an eye out for predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Upon arrival in Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley, enjoy a picnic lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive in this wildlife-rich area. The Seronera region is known for its year-round population of big cats and elephants. Conclude your day with a sunset game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

A full-day game drive in Central Serengeti offers an immersive safari experience, starting with an early morning departure to catch predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action. As you explore the Seronera Valley, known for its abundant wildlife, you’ll encounter herds of elephants, giraffes, and possibly witness the Great Migration. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the park before continuing your drive to spot more animals such as buffaloes, hyenas, and a variety of bird species. The day concludes with wildlife viewing near the Seronera River, taking in the stunning landscapes during the golden hour.

Today you’ll leave Central Serengeti after breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, you’ll descend into the crater for a game drive, spotting wildlife like lions, elephants, rhinos, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the crater’s unique ecosystem. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and head to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and relaxation with stunning views of the Ngorongoro landscape.

After morning breakfast at your lodge Ngorongoro, you’ll depart for your journey to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Enjoy the scenic drive through the highlands and rural villages of Tanzania as you make your way towards the airport. Depending on your flight time, you may stop for a final lunch along the way or for some souvenir shopping in towns like Arusha. Arrive at JRO in time for your departure, concluding your 9 Days Migration Calving Safaris adventure in Tanzania. Safe travels!