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Wildebeest Calving Season Safari

A critical time in the annual Great Migration of wildebeests, the Calving Season takes place in the Serengeti ecosystem of East Africa. It’s a period when thousands of pregnant wildebeests gather in specific areas to give birth to their young, usually occurring from late January to early March. During this time, the wildebeests seek lush, nutrient-rich grasslands, typically in the southern parts of the Serengeti, to ensure better survival chances for their offspring.

Itinerary

Keep in mind that these itineraries are just examples and the first step in preparing yourself for your Stunning Kilimanjaro adventure.
We offer tailor-made Tours & Holidays that are fully customized, based on the hiking experience and preferences of our clients.

Tarangire National Park

In the morning your safari guide picks you up at your hotel or at the airport and you will depart for Tarangire National Park.
After a drive of approximately 2 to 3 hours you will arrive at the entrance of the park, where your guide will take care of the permits for entry.
Enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park, known for its large herds of elephants, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a packed lunch inside the park, at a designated picnic spot, while observing wildlife.
In the late afternoon your guide will drive you to your chosen lodge or tented camp within or near the park for dinner and overnight.

South Serengeti

After breakfast you will depart from Tarangire and head to the southern part of Serengeti National Park.
The territory you cross along the way is a beautiful area and you will have the opportunity to stop whenever you see something worth stopping for.
Lunchboxes will be served within the park and you spend a full afternoon exploring the vast plains of South Serengeti, where you can witness the wildebeest herds gathering for calving.
As the evening sets in, you will head to your chosen lodge or tented camp within the park or in the borderlands of the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Calving Season Exploration

This full day is dedicated to exploring the wildebeest calving grounds. Spend time observing the herds, which number in the tens of thousands, often accompanied by zebras and other wildlife.
Enjoy multiple game drives, witnessing the births and the predator-prey dynamics.
Overnight stay and dinner at the same accommodation in South Serengeti.

Central Serengeti

Depart after an early breakfast from your accommodation in South Serengeti towards Central Serengeti, which is the most densely populated area of the park.
After leaving the camp the first game drive immediately starts, since you woke up in the wilderness.
You have the opportunity to have lunch at a designated outdoor picnic spot in the center of the park, where you might be accompanied by some animals.
Throughout the day, you'll witness the diverse landscapes of the Serengeti, which covers a vast area and features a variety of environments, including savannahs, steppes, nutrient-rich grasslands, open woodlands, and tropical forests.
Witness the ongoing calving season amidst the central plains.
Dinner and overnight stay at a camp or lodge in Central Serengeti.

The Ngorongoro Crater

In the early morning you will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend into the crater for a full-day game drive.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera. What was once a large mountain has sunk due to volcanic activity into a spectacular valley.
Observe the dense concentration of wildlife, including the calving season's impact.
You will have lunch at a designated picnic spot within the crater and in the late afternoon, you will ascend and head back to Arusha.
Depending on your flight schedule or if you're going to add a Zanzibar Beach holiday, your guide will drive you to your hotel or to the airport, marking the end of your Wildebeest Calving Season Safari Tour with us.

All entrance fees including government taxes.
All activities (unless indicated as optional).
All accommodations as mentioned in the itinerary.
A professional driver and guide.
3 meals per day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Unlimited bottles of drinking water.
Transportation in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
Pick-up and drop-off by airport.

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