
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.
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
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.
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.
Day 3
Calving grounds
Full day game drive around Ndutu, following the wildebeest migration route to the great marsh. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge.
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater until evening. Overnight at a lodge in Karatu.
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.
- From $180per person
Half Day Arusha National Park Game Drive
A half day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, then back to Arusha.
- From $55per person
Walking Safari, National Park
One to two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.
- From $75per person
Night Game Drive, Tarangire or Lake Manyara
An after dark game drive with a ranger and spotlight, looking for nocturnal hunters and smaller night species.
Estimated price, confirmed on quote.
- From $30per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk
A scenic hiking experience along the highlands surrounding Ngorongoro Crater with an armed ranger.
- From $50per vehicle
Maasai Village Visit
An opportunity to learn about Maasai culture, traditions and daily life in the communities around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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