Adventure

5 DAYS TOUR TO SEE THE GREAT MIGRATION CALVING

Calving season in the Ndutu area, with Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi either side.

From $1,785 5 days Easy

Overview

Between roughly December and March the herds gather on the short grass around Ndutu to calve. This itinerary bases you there for two nights, with Lake Manyara, the crater and the Bushmen of Lake Eyasi around it.

Itinerary & highlights

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Lake Manyara

    Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to Lake Manyara for a game drive and game viewing until evening. Drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

  2. Day 2

    Into the Ndutu area

    Drive to the Ndutu area with game viewing en route and a visit to a Maasai village, then an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge.

  3. Day 3

    Calving grounds

    Full day game drive around Ndutu, following the wildebeest migration route to the great marsh. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge.

  4. Day 4

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater until evening. Overnight at a lodge in Karatu.

  5. Day 5

    Lake Eyasi

    Depart for a tour of Lake Eyasi and visit the Bushmen tribes, the Datoga and Hadzabe, to learn their hunting culture.

Trip highlights

  • Two nights at Ndutu Safari Lodge in calving country
  • Following the migration route to the great marsh
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Maasai village and Bushmen cultural visits

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip. Prices are per person.

  • Full Day Arusha National Park Game Drive

    A full day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, accommodation not included.

    From $200
  • Half Day Arusha National Park

    A shorter morning or afternoon game drive in the park closest to town.

    From $180
  • Walking Safari, Arusha National Park

    Two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.

    From $55
  • Horseback Riding at Kili Golf Kaskaz

    Two hours in the saddle on the plains below Kilimanjaro and Meru.

    From $150

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