Overview
Timed for the JanuaryโMarch calving season, this route flies you into Tarangire before continuing overland to the Ndutu plains, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born within a few short weeks and predator activity is at its most concentrated. Ngorongoro Crater rounds out the trip before flying back to Zanzibar.
Trip Highlights
- Private driver-guide and flexible pacing
- Wildlife, landscapes and local encounters
- Thoughtful lodges and camps along the route
- Direct local support throughout your journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Fly to Tarangire+
Fly from Zanzibar via Arusha to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive.
Day 2Tarangire to Ndutu+
Drive to the Ndutu plains in the southern Serengeti ecosystem, timed for the calving season.
Day 3Full Day on the Ndutu Plains+
A full day of game drives across the short-grass plains, tracking predators drawn to the newborn calves.
Day 4Ndutu to Ngorongoro+
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a crater floor game drive.
Day 5Fly Back to Zanzibar+
Drive to Arusha and fly back to Zanzibar for your onward travel.
Safari Pricing
From $2,560 โ request a tailored quote โ
What's Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and charging ports
- English-speaking professional driver-guide throughout
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Meals as specified (full board on safari)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport and hotel transfers on arrival and departure
- International and domestic flights (unless noted)
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Route Map
Your Route ยท Tanzania
- Start Tarangire National Park โ Elephant herds & baobabs
- Ndutu Plains โ Calving season, JanโMar
- End Ngorongoro Crater โ Crater floor game drive
