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.

Itineraries

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

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

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

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

PRICE 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.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • 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

From $2,120

Per Person Sharing

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