5 Days- Great Wildebeest Migration-Calving Season
Introduction
The Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari has been designed specifically to focus on following the Great Serengeti Wildebeest migration during calving from December to April. The areas to be covered are Lake Ndutu area, as well as the Southern and Central areas of Serengeti National Park where the majority of the wildebeest are usually found.
The Southern Serengeti and Ndutu areas in Tanzania are the best locations for the months of January, February and March to witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the plains grazing on the rich short grass plains. Predator action is at its peak with great sightings of cheetah, lion, hyena and leopard and a very good chance to see adrenalin packed kills.
Day 1 Arusha City – Ndutu Area
After breakfast, we will set off for Ndutu area situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, which is part of the southern Serengeti eco-system
Ndutu Area Description: Lake Ndutu like most other rift lakes is alkaline however the water is still drinkable and consumed by a wide array of local wildlife. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game. Midrange
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Acacia Migration Camp or Heritage Tented Camp
Day 2-4 Ndutu Area- Track the Migration Calving
This day is for a full day of game viewing in the Ndutu area.( You will explore this area for full three days)
Lake Ndutu like most other rift lakes is alkaline however the water is still drinkable and consumed by a wide array of local wildlife. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game.
Calving usually takes place between January – February to March of each year. In January the herds begin making their way to the south of the Serengeti after the rains start falling. The question of how the herds know when it is raining or not is something many people have questioned and the answer is that we actually do not know! Many people say that they can smell the rain, others believe they can sense when the pressure in the air changes. The only thing we know for sure is that where it rains, the herds follow. Within a two to three-week time period, over half a million wildebeest are born with as many as 8 000 wildebeest being born on the same day!
Meals: B,L,D
Acacia Migration Camp or Heritage Tented Camp
Day 5 Ndutu Area – Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport
In the morning, you will have a game viewing in Ndutu then later proceed to Arusha City or Kilimanjaro International airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B,L
End of tour
Package Includes
- All park entrance fees
- Transport on 4WD vehicle with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier
- Accommodation based on three meals a day
- Airport Transfers
- Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day
- Salary for the Professional English Drive Guide
- Activities as per itinerary above.
The Package does not include
- International airfare & internal flights
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
- Airport departure tax
- Travel insurance
- Visa and Passport fees
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in lodges
PRICE: Per person sharing
No. of Pax | Lodge/Tented Camp |
1 Person | US$ 2,830 |
2 People | US$ 2,120 |
3 People | US$ 1,900 |
4 People | US$ 1,810 |
5 People | US$ 1,756 |
6 People | US$ 1,692 |
SRS = Single room supplement $ 320
All of our itineraries are custom-made which means that they are tailor-made for your own specific group, taking into account your interests, your budget and so on…Contact us for any changes for this Itinerary.