4 Day Calving Season - Tanzania Safari Adventure

Morning: Departure for Serengeti: After an early breakfast, your guide will drive you to calving season attracts large herds of wildebeest and zebra, and predators are often seen in pursuit of the vulnerable newborns.

Afternoon: Explore the Calving Grounds: Visit the calving areas where herds of wildebeest gather. These open grasslands are rich in wildlife and an excellent spot for wildlife photography. During this season, lion sightings are frequent as they take advantage of the abundance of newborns. Calf Survival Stories: Your guide will share fascinating facts about how the survival rate of calves during calving season impacts the Serengeti National Park ecosystem.

Evening: Overnight in Serengeti National Park: Stay at one of Serengeti's luxury lodges or tented camps that offer spectacular views of the Serengeti plains. Enjoy dinner while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.

Morning: Travel to Ngorongoro crater: After breakfast, leave Serengeti behind as you make your way to the Ngorongoro crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity. The crater is home to large herds of buffalo, elephants, and lions, and is a prime location for witnessing predators during calving season. Game Drive in Ngorongoro crater: Descend into the crater for an exciting morning game drive. The lush crater floor is filled with wildlife, and you may be lucky enough to witness zebra or gazelles giving birth, a captivating part of Tanzania’s calving season safari experience.

Afternoon: Lunch with a View: Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater. The area offers stunning views of the calving grounds and the wildlife that roams the plains. Afternoon Safari Exploration: Continue to explore the crater’s wildlife as the afternoon sun brings out more animals in search of waterholes. The Ngorongoro crater is also home to the endangered black rhino, which can often be spotted grazing near the calving herds.

Evening: Overnight Stay in Ngorongoro: Spend the night in one of the luxury lodges perched on the crater rim, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the calving grounds below.

Morning: Journey to Tarangire National Park: After breakfast, head towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants and baboon troops. During calving season, you’ll find an abundance of wildebeest calves and other newborns in the park’s lush grasslands. Game Drive in Tarangire National Park: Experience an exciting morning game drive through Tarangire’s diverse landscapes. In addition to elephants, you’ll encounter giraffes, zebras, and a variety of predators such as lions and cheetahs.

Afternoon: Calf Observations: The calving season in Tarangire is not as crowded as other parks, making it an ideal location for a peaceful safari. Observe the newborn calves’ early steps and witness the interactions of the predator-prey dynamics in the park. Lunch at a Lodge: Enjoy a delicious lunch at your lodge, followed by a final game drive as you search for more wildlife, including big cats and large herds of wildebeest.

Evening: Return to Arusha: After a memorable day in Tarangire, drive back to Arusha, where you can reflect on your safari experience and prepare for your departure. Departure: You’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure, filled with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s calving season wildlife safari.