Experience an exclusive 5-day private safari timed for the wildebeest calving season in Ndutu, where dramatic wildlife encounters unfold daily. Each year, usually between December and March, thousands of wildebeest and zebra gather on the nutrient-rich southern plains to give birth, and the sight of newborn calves taking their first steps is one you will not forget. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are never far away, so the action is constant and the sightings are up close. Traveling privately means your own guide and vehicle, with the freedom to set a pace that suits you and to stay with a sighting for as long as you like. The accommodation combines the charm of tented camps with the comfort of lodge stays, giving you a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
With personalized service throughout, this safari is a memorable way to witness the migration at one of its most dramatic moments.
Life on Safari
We will pick you up from your hotel, and after getting you acquainted with your guide, transfer you to Tarangire National Park (a two-hour drive). Tarangire is known for its abundant, ancient baobab trees and boasts the largest concentration of elephants in the country. You’ll have unique opportunities to observe the interaction between elephant families. During our game drive through the park, we’ll focus on areas with reported animal sightings, with a special emphasis on predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards (since they are more elusive). Herbivores like giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras are also plentiful throughout the park.
Later, you will visit the Tarangire River picnic site to enjoy lunch with a beautiful view of the river and the surrounding wildlife. Keep in mind that small monkeys and baboons may try to steal your lunch, but there is nothing to worry about.
Tarangire Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
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| Best Time To Visit | July to November (Animals gather along the Tarangire River) |
| High Season | June to October (Park is busy with visitors) |
| Best Weather | June to October (Dry season with minimal rainfall) |
Accommodation:
Ngedere Lodge & Camp – Budget Lodge
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included)
- Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast in the morning, we will transport you to Serengeti National Park, the third-largest national park in Tanzania. The Serengeti is renowned for hosting the Big Five and a variety of other animals. You will enjoy a game drive until lunchtime, allowing you to witness the diverse wildlife present in the park. After lunch, you will continue with the game drive. You’ll return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
Serengeti Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
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| Best Time To Visit | January to February & June to October (Varies by migration patterns) |
| High Season | July to March (Seronera area can be busy) |
| Best Weather | June to October (Dry season, ideal for wildlife viewing) |
Accommodation:
Budget Camping – Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early morning breakfast, you will embark on a game drive to further acquaint you with the vast expanse of Serengeti National Park and explore some lesser-known areas. Providing an opportunity to witness the hippopotamus and other aquatic animals, such as lizards and crocodiles, until lunchtime. After lunch, you’ll head to the ndutu area. We hope you will find this experience enjoyable. Your dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp – Mid-range tented Camp
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
A more energetic day might begin with an early morning bush breakfast during a game drive in one of many distinct landscape areas within the Ndutu Conservation Area: marshlands, acacia woodlands, soda lakes of Ndutu and Masek, or the vast expanse of the Serengeti plains are all within easy reach, each with its distinct wildlife populations and seasonal visitors. The marsh areas, for example, are favored by big cats to bring up their young, whereas the short grass plains are where Wildebeest babies are born during the Great Migration. As the sun lowers, join us around our famous Ndutu campfire, watch the sunset spread across the plains, and the moon rise above the acacia trees. Or raise a glass or two around the bar to share stories and make new friends. As you return to your cottage full of good food and vivid memories from the day, listen for the haunting call of a hyena echoing through the woodlands before the velvet night brings a restful sleep.
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp – Mid-range tented Camp
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast in the morning, you will be driven to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can encounter various animals such as zebras, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and wildebeest (among others). After having lunch at the picnic, you will go on another game drive before being transferred back to Arusha to your hotel.
Ngorongoro Crater Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time To Visit | June to October (Excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July to March (Expect crowds) |
| Best Weather | June to October (Dry season with little rainfall) |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & Lunch included
- Dinner not included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
Price Per Person (All year round)
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Sleeping Bag
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides
- International and domestic flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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