4 Days Calving Season Safari From Zanzibar
Safari Overview
This 4 day safari from Zanzibar is a perfect way to explore Northern Tanzania’s famous parks. You will visit Tarangire National Park, Ndutu (Serengeti), and Ngorongoro Crater, seeing a huge variety of wildlife and enjoying stunning landscapes.
Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, ideal for photography and wildlife viewing. Your professional guide will ensure your safari is safe, comfortable, and unforgettable.This safari is ideal for couples, families, or small groups who want a private, flexible, and immersive wildlife experience.
4 Days Safari From Zanzibar Highlights
- Explore Tarangire, famous for large elephant herds and baobab trees.
- Discover the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the Great Migration.
- Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in the world to see the Big Five in one day.
- Enjoy comfortable flights between Zanzibar and Arusha, saving time and energy.
- Stay in cozy lodges or luxury tented camps close to nature.
Perfect for photographers, couples, or families looking for a short but unforgettable adventure.
Why Book This 4-Day Fly-in Safari
Explore the Best Northern Tanzania National Parks:
Visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, lions, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests.
Discover Ndutu in the Serengeti, a prime location for the Great Migration and one of the most dramatic wildlife events in Africa.Experience the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and one of the most incredible natural wildlife habitats in the world.
Private Safari Experience:
Travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, perfect for game viewing and photography.
Enjoy flexibility to stop for photos, watch animals longer, and explore at your own pace.
Comfortable Lodges and Camps:
Stay in mid-range lodges and tented camps with hot showers, warm beds, delicious meals, and beautiful natural surroundings.
The accommodations provide the perfect mix of comfort and adventure, making your safari relaxing after long game drives.
Amazing Wildlife and Photography Opportunities:
Spend plenty of time on morning and afternoon game drives, where you’ll see elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and thousands of birds.
The scenery is breathtaking, with rolling plains, green forests, and sparkling lakes, ideal for taking unforgettable photos.
Witness the Incredible Calving Season (December – March):
Visit Ndutu during the calving season, when millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles give birth on the Serengeti plains.
This is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Africa, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunting for prey.
The lush green landscapes make it even more beautiful and perfect for wildlife photography.
Expert Guides:
Your experienced safari guide will explain wildlife behavior, park history, and local culture, ensuring a safe, informative, and enjoyable safari.
Short but Memorable Safari:
In just four days, you’ll see the most famous parks of Northern Tanzania, enjoy amazing game drives, and experience the thrill of the calving season, all while traveling in comfort and style.
Best Time to Visit
Dry Season (June to October):
- Best time for wildlife viewing — animals gather near rivers and waterholes.
- Clear skies and pleasant weather.
- Great time to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
Green Season (November to May):
- Beautiful green landscapes and fewer tourists.
- Best for birdwatching and seeing newborn animals.
- Short rains usually do not stop safaris.
Duration
4 Days | 3 Nights
Destinations
Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Pick Up
Zanzibar
Drop Off
Zanzibar
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Full Itinerary
Day 1: Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will meet your friendly guide and drive to Tarangire National Park, about 2.5–3 hours from Arusha. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and beautiful open landscapes. You may also spot giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and many colorful bird species.Enjoy a picnic or hot lunch in the park while watching the animals and taking photos. Continue your afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Lake Manyara kilimamoja
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2: Karatu to Ndutu (Serengeti)
After breakfast, you will take lunch boxes and begin the drive to Ndutu, about 260 km (approximately 5.5 hours). After 2 hours, you enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the landscape changes from hilly forests to open grasslands. Ndutu is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and is on the route of the Great Migration, home to over 2 million wildebeest and thousands of zebras and gazelles. Between December and April, the area becomes a calving ground, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
The park also has Ndutu Lake and Lake Masek, which host many animals during the dry season. Ndutu is known for six species of big cats and excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.Enjoy a game drive during the journey and continue exploring the plains upon arrival. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive in Ndutu, exploring the plains and spotting wildlife. A picnic lunch will be served in the park, giving you time to relax and enjoy the scenery. After lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, a 75 km journey taking about 2.5 hours.
On the way, you may spot wildlife along the route, including zebras, wildebeests, and antelopes.The Ngorongoro Crater rim offers stunning views of the surrounding highlands and is one of Africa’s most spectacular geological formations. Dinner and overnight at your camp near the crater rim.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Accommodation: Wild Camp Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Arusha / Zanzibar
Start the day early with breakfast and descend at around 6:30 am into the Ngorongoro Crater floor, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater spans 260 sq. km and is over 2,000 feet deep, making it one of Africa’s most breathtaking natural wonders.
Spend 5–6 hours playing driving across the crater floor. This is the best place to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Keep your camera ready, as the wildlife is abundant and close.Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, one of the most scenic spots in the crater. After lunch, slowly ascend the steep crater walls for your final views before driving back to Arusha.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your flight back to Zanzibar or onward destination, ending your safari with amazing memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
Safari Pricing (Per Person)
| No. of Pax | 2 | 4 | 6 | More than 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Price Per Person |
$ 1,585 |
$ 1,235 |
$ 1,115 |
Included in the Safari
- All lodges and camps during safari
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Park entry fees and government taxes
- Bottled drinking water
- All transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Accommodation after safari
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides
- Domestic flight (Zanzibar – Arusha)
Plan Your Trip
Optional activities
- Balloon safari over Serengeti
- Maasai cultural village visit
- Nature walks or short hikes
What to Bring
- Camera and extra memory cards
- Binoculars
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Travel charger and adapter
- Small medical kit