Wildebeest Calving Season
Wildebeest Calving Season
Wildebeest Calving Season
8 Days Starting and ending in 1990, Moshi Moshi TZ, 00255, Tanzania
Visiting: Springlands Hotel Moshi, Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater, Moshi
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 100
Physical rating:
Medium, Easy
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
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From:
$2760
$2622 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$138
Tour Overview
This safari is all about experiencing the calving season when the massive herds of wildebeest arrive at the southernmost point of their migration in February and March. It is breathtaking to see the herds on the vast open plains of the southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains as over 8 000 calves are born every day. The Calving Season Safari offers travel in custom 4×4 safari vehicles with open tops for optimal game viewing. This is a small group seat-in-vehicle safari with a maximum of 6 travelers per vehicle, all with window seats. Traveling for 8-days, the safari includes meals, accommodation, park entry fees, and visits to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Ngorongoro Crater. We recommend that you book the incredible Balloon safari add-on with this trip.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Moshi | Springlands Hotel
Location: Springlands Hotel Moshi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Springlands Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for your AWAT Adventure driver. He will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. Your driver will transport you to Springlands Hotel on the outskirts of Moshi.
Overnight Springlands Hotel (with breakfast) or Similar
Day 2 : Lake Manyara | Highview Hotel
Location: Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Highview Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park in the morning. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and variety of ecosystems including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake. This diversity attracts a wide variety of mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions. The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and lots of elephants who roam near the lake. You can also be on the lookout for blue monkeys, velvet monkeys, and the very active olive baboon.
Overnight Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or Similar
Day 3 : Serengeti National Park | Wildcamp
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Ikoma Wild Camp, Serengeti Wild Camp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The word “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En route to the Serengeti, you can choose to visit a Masaai Village, a perfect place to explore the Maasai culture and even participate in some tribal activities. Why not choose to visit Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity; the Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth.
Overnight at one of our Wild Camps* (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)
* Ikoma Wild Camp, Serengeti Wild Camp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Day 4 : Serengeti National Park | Wildcamp
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: * Ikoma Wild Camp, Serengeti Wild Camp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax for a full day in the Serengeti unequaled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game such as wildebeest, zebra, and antelope dominate the park while the attendant predators such as lion and cheetah are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
Overnight at one of our Wild Camps* (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)
* Ikoma Wild Camp, Serengeti Wild Camp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Day 5 : Ngorongoro | Ngorongoro Wildcamp
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before your transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. 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 elephants, birds, and resident game. Check-in at the lodge with an afternoon game drive.
Overnight Ngorongoro Wild Camp (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)
Day 6 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Ngorongoro Wildcamp
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes, and the world-famous Serengeti short grass plains. See great herds of wildebeest and zebra roam. This time of year gives you the chance to witness calves running minutes after they are born. This is also the time of year with the best predator action! The marshes and lakes support a huge variety of bird life as well as resident lion prides. Cheetahs are abundant in the plains, and the wooded ridges are always worth a look.
Overnight Ngorongoro Wild Camp (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or Similar
Day 7 : Ngorongoro Crater | Springlands Hotel
Location: Ngorongoro Crater, Moshi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Springlands Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game driving and exploration. The crater is 600m deep, 16km across, and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing, in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 20,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, eland, zebra, and gazelle. Flamingos, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake as well. Afternoon drive to Moshi for your overnight stay at Springlands Hotel.
Overnight Springlands Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or Similar
Day 8 : Kilimanjaro Airport | Departure
Location: Springlands Hotel Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport - KIA (JRO)
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Springlands Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning at leisure before your transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight home. If your flight departs during the evening why not check out our “Add on” day trip activities – speak to us to arrange this.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Drinks with Meals
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
YES
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
YES
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What is the maximum group size?
90
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
TOUR GUIDE
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
YES
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
YES
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Company Instant Book
YES
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
YES
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
YES
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
YES
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
HIGH
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Are flights included in this tour?
NO
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What currencies are required for this tour?
DOLLAR
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
YES
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
THEY WILL CONTINUE TO EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
NORMAL
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
YES
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
YES
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
YES
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
YES
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
YES
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
YES
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
YES
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
AWAT 2019 AB corporate identity number 559195-8912 on 25 January 2023 attained the status of UC SILVER (HIGH CREDITWORTHINESS)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We do booking refund
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What documents do I need to travel to Tanzania?
You will need a passport valid for at least six months after your date of entry. Citizens of most countries need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania. Application details and forms can be found on the Tanzanian Embassy website. Visas can also be acquired on arrival. If you are arriving from a country in which Yellow Fever is endemic (such as Kenya), you will require an immunization certificate or heal
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel Plan and Practical Information
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) through the Ministry responsible for Health continues to monitor preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 including those related to international travel. In view of the current trend of COVID 19 Globally, the Government is updating its Travel Advisory No. 1 of gth September, 2022 of Tanzania Mainland to version No. 12, effective fr
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do operate all options
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For 3 Years
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of world adventure tours charges.
Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
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