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6 Days Wildebeest Calving Season Safari
Wildebeest Calving Season Safari in February is well known a right tour planned for the traveler interested on great wildebeest migration season when are getting birth in Ndutu Plain of Serengeti National park, this Six days of migration safari will give access to explore other famous and unique wildlife park of Tanzania.
You will visit;
- Arusha Town here is the first town you will stay the night of your safari program
- Tarangire National Park, this is the park famous for its large herds of Elephants and huge baobab trees.
- Serengeti National park, known as the endless plain where is the start and ends of the Great Wildebeest migration.
- Ngorongoro Crater, one of the eight wonders destination in the world with a large caldera allows the live life of Wildlife and Human being together in the same area. And the only place you can discover all the big five animals in a day.
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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Our itinerary shows you both included and optional activities during your safari in Tanzania, Price, and inclusion for this tour will be seen bellow, All accommodation are hyperlinked as you can click and direct you to view the hotel, Lodge or Camp you will overnight. This Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari itinerary are not recommended for the family traveler with children of the bellow 8 years old.
DAY 1 ARUSHA TOWN TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – 19th Feb 2020
After breakfast in the Hotel, safari brief by our expert then start driver to Tarangire National Park for afternoon game viewing, It is very possible to see an animal in this park because of its savannah dry to give an excellent chance to have a unique wildlife viewing.
Tarangire is most known as the home of more massive elephants among all Tanzania National Parks, also is famous of its savannah that allows and grew a bigger tree “Baobab trees” which naturally used by elephants to provide water from their bark.
NGORONGORO FOREST TENTED LODGE
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DAY 2 NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR – 20th Feb 2020
After early breakfast depart for Ngorongoro crater, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive on the floor of the crater. After game drive will drive to Simba Camp for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro’s caldera shelters the most beautiful wildlife haven on earth. The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of some 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals. They are not confined by the Crater walls and can leave freely; they stay because conditions are favorable. Since most of the Crater floor is grassland, grazing animals predominate gnu, zebra, gazelles, buffalo, eland, and kongoni (Coke’s hartebeest) and warthogs. The swamp and forest provide additional resources for hippos, some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos, giant-tusked elephants, waterbucks, reedbucks and bushbucks, baboons and vavets
SERENGETI HERITAGE NDUTU CAMP
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DAY 3 FULL DAYS TOUR IN NDUTU AREAS – 21st Feb 2020
Early morning game viewing in Ndutu plain, with an African sunrise you can be surprised with hundreds of calf bone in just one night, then after breakfast you will continue with a full day game in Serengeti park.
Ndutu is the plain attach South Serengeti and the small prairie of Ngorongoro conservation, by doing migration safari between December to March is the best season to witness large groups of wildebeest from northern Serengeti grazing and its where calving takes place, is possible to enjoy predators hunting live in Ndutu plain.
SERENGETI HERITAGE NDUTU CAMP
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DAY 4 NDUTU TO CENTRAL SERENGETI – 22nd Feb 2020
After morning game viewing in Ndutu areas and enjoying your breakfast in the Camp, you will be ready for leaving for another safari experience in the heart of Serengeti at Seronera, en route, it’s possible to see some groups of Wildebeest moving to the central as their ecosystem.
SERENGETI HERITAGE LUXURY CAMP
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DAY 5 CENTRAL SERENGETI TO LAKE EYASI VILLAGE – 23rd Feb 2020
After early morning game drive in Seronera (as you agreed with your guide last day of game) breakfast then start leaving the Seronera towards Ngorongoro Highlands game drive en route. You can make a stop at Ndutu to meet some large groups of wildebeest with their calf grazing and moving as their ecosystem.
LAKE EYASI SAFARI LODGE
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DAY 6 LAKE EYASI (HADZABE & DATOGA HOME VILLAGES) – AIRPORT – 24th Feb 2020
After breakfast in the morning, we take a short drive to the Village. After all activities, you will Fly for
Lake Eyasi is a very scenic soda lake found on the southern border of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This less visited lake lies at the base of the Eyasi escarpment on the western rift valley wall. This afternoon you will be introduced to the extraordinary people who belong to an indigenous tribe known as the ‘Hadzabe’ (hunter-gatherer bushmen). The tribe inhabits the shores of Lake Eyasi as do the Nilotic-speaking Datoga tribe. You will visit these tribes, which will include a visit to their homesteads, learn about their way of life, animal tracking, medicinal plants, and much more. Some wildlife and a wide range of bird species can be viewed during walks around the lake, which can be arranged. Then after activities we drive back the lodge for dinner and overnight
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Depart 19th February 2020 – DOWNLOAD ITINERARY HERE
USD 2,200 Per person based on Small Group Safari of 4 Persons (Double Tent Sharing)
SAFARI INCLUDES –
- Airport transfers
- All Government Tax (18% VAT)
- Accommodations with meals mentioned (Full Board)
- Drinking water and Soft drinks
- Lunch box for the first day of Safari
- Private 4×4 custom-built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
- All entrance fees to the National Parks and Ngorongoro Crater fee (valid for 6 hours)
- All game drives mentioned
- Maasai Boma Visiting
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General Packing List
- In general, pack lightly. Leave room for gifts and souvenirs. Softsided luggage packs more easily into the safari vehicle.
- Always carry passport, airline tickets and money on your person. A fanny pack or moneybag that hangs around the neck works well.
- In case luggage doesn’t arrive the same day you do, put enough clothing and supplies for the first day in your carryon luggage.
- If taking a domestic flight luggage weight restrictions range between 15-20 kgs (33-44 lbs) total per person.
- If climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or Mt. Meru, additional supplies will be needed. Please refer to the Kilimanjaro Packing List.
Footwear
- Sturdy, comfortable shoes, preferably waterproof. They will get dirty.
- Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
- Comfortable, breathable socks
Clothing
- Shorts, mid-thigh or longer (not advisable for village visits)
- Lightweight, breathable pants
- Short-sleeved shirts, cool and breathable (neutral colors are best, avoid black, dark blue and bright red)
- Bathing suit if staying at a lodge with a swimming pool or if visiting Zanzibar
- Long-sleeved fleece or sweater for evenings and/or early mornings
- Rain jacket or rain poncho
- Women: pants (capri-length or longer) and shirts that cover the shoulder are advisable for village visits. Lightweight dresses or skirts that cover the knees are optional depending on how rural your village visit is but can also be worn for evening dining at the accommodations.
- Men: short-sleeve shirts with collars (for visiting villages or evening dining at the accommodations).
- Keep valuable jewelry to a minimum
Note: Laundry service is available at most lodges either at a nominal cost or free of charge in some cases.
Baggage
- Day pack, for you to carry
- Large waterproof duffel bag or backpack
Other
- Sun hat
- Maps, guidebooks
- Scarf (for dust and/or sun)
- Batteries
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars (2 pair are standard in each vehicle –
- At least 2 Pairs of Binoculars (Nikon Monarch 8×36 or Eagle Optics Ranger 8×42)
- Money (small Tanzanian bills and/or small US bills for small purchases and tips. Larger US bills and/or travelers checks for bigger purchases)
- Journal/notebook, pencil and pen
- Pocket knife (for travelers doing basic camping)
- Electricity adapter
- Energy bars and snacks
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Playing cards, games, books, Frisbee
- Camera, memory cards, minitripod
- Mementos for guides and other travelers
- Personal music device
- Video camera
- Travel pillow
Toiletries
- Small hand towel (spare item)
- Roll of toilet paper (for some public restrooms)
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Handi-wipes
- Lotion
- Glasses, contacts, solution
- Comb, mirror
- Shampoo (without heavy fragrance)
- Unscented Deodorant (use cologne/perfume sparingly, if at all, in case it might attract bees or other insects)
Documents
- Passport (with visa stamp or completed visa application with $50 or $100 US cash, exact change)
- Yellow fever certificate (REQUIRED if traveling from or through an endemic zone – refer to Medical Tips)
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- Address book
First Aid
- Ibuprofen
- Antiseptic cream
- BandAids
- Bandages and tape
- Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
- Diarrhea medicine
- Anti-malaria pills
- Antibiotics
- Insect repellent
- Antihistamines
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Prescription drugs
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