5 DAYS CALVING SEASON IN NDUTU (Best During Dec/Jan/Feb)
Trip Summary
Pink Flamingo Camping Safari A Five days Basic Camping experience that will visit the shores of Lake Manyara for the Pink Flamingos and Hippos together with Tree Climbing Lions and variety of Bird Species.
The highlight of the safari is visiting the South Plains of Serengeti – The Ndutu area where you will encounter the Migrating Herds of Wildbeest and Zebras in their Calving season chased by Prides of Lions and Scavenged by Hyenas and Vultures.
A visit to the Central Serengeti – The Seronera Area is also iminant, where you will have a chance of viewing the resident animals around the Seronera River and also the Big Cats around the Kopjes.
all in all Pink Flamingo Camping Safari also not to forget, it also visits the Ngorongoro Crater the home of the Black Rhinos, Pink Flamingos inside Lake Magadi together with the Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool.
What to Expect
Day 00 – Kilimanjaro Int’ Airport to Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, picked up by our guide and transfered to Arusha for overnite at Mc ELLYS HOTEL.
Day 01 – Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Breakfast at Hotel, picked up by our guide at 8am and head to Lake Manyara National Park for full day safari in this park famous for Tree Climbing Lions and Birdlife especially the Pink Flamingos. Have packed lunches at the Msasa picnic site. Later by 5:30pm exit the park and head to TWIGA CAMP for dinner and overnite.
Day 02 – To South Serengeti – Ndutu Plains – Seronera.
After breakfast at the lodge, depart at 6:30am packed lunches to South Serengeti – The Ndutu Plains.! Here you will have the chance to witness the Great Wildbeest Migration in the Calving season. Hundreds of Wildbeests and Zebras giving birth to newly born calves as the scavengers like Hyenas/ Jackal follow the herds together with the Big Cats such as Lions, Cheetahs and Leopards also feasting on these animals. Later by 3pm get to Naabi Gate and head to Central Serengeti for late afternoon safari around the Seronera Area until sunset. Dinner and overnite at SERONERA CAMPSITE.
Day 03 – Full Day In Central Serengeti (Seronera)
Full day safari in Seronera. Early breakfast, depart at 6:30am with packed lunches for an actual full day safari exploring the Seronera area very well known for the resident animals around the famous Seronera River. Home to the “Big Cats” around the Kopjes, variety of antelopes, elephants, buffalos, hippos, hyenas and also scavenging birds such as Vultures and Marabu Storks. A suitable spot for lunch in the bush will also be arranged by the guide as you witness the Endless Plains. Later by sunset head back for dinner and overnite at SERONERA CAMPSITE.
Day 04 – Morning in Seronera – through South Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Early breakfast, depart from Camp at 6:30am for whole morning safari in Seronera, visit the famous Maasai Kopjes this morning to witness the huge prides of Lions as the wake up early morning in search of “breakfast’. By 11am head to Naabi gate for lunch, exit the park around noon and proceed with a short safari once again in the South Plains of Serengeti to witness the Calving heards this afternoon as you head to Ngorongoro Crater rim for your dinner and overnite at SIMBA CAMPSITE (2700mts above sea level), arrival at camp at around 5pm.
Day 05 – Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha
Early breakfast, depart from Lodge at 6:30am with packed lunches inside the Ngorongoro Crater for whole morning safari. Crater is home to the endangered Black Rhinos, Pink Flamingos inside Lake Magadi and Huge prides of Lions. Have lunch at the famous Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool and by 1pm exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority to drive back to Arusha for drop off in town/hotel by 5pm for onwards arrangements.
Duration
5 Days.
Price Includes
– Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport on arrival.
– One nite in Arusha at Mc Ellys Hotel on BB.
– Transportation in 4×4 Safari Vehicle with driver/guide.
– Fullboard accomodation at all camps on safari.
– Park entrance fees, Camping fees and Crater fees.
– Safari Tents, Sleeping bags, Sleeping matts, Camping Chairs, Tables etc.
– Food (all meals for 5days safari) plus a Cook.
– Game drives and Crater tour.
– Bottled water for the entire safari inside the safari Vehicle.
NB – Price excludes drinks and tips.
Pink Flamingo Camping Safari is a five-day basic camping adventure designed to showcase the incredible wildlife of Tanzania, including the spectacular Calving Season in Ndutu. This safari begins with a visit to the beautiful shores of Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its pink flamingos, hippos, tree-climbing lions, and a wide variety of bird species.
The highlight of this safari is experiencing the Calving Season in Ndutu, located in the southern plains of the Serengeti ecosystem. During the Calving Season in Ndutu, thousands of migrating wildebeest and zebras gather on the nutrient-rich plains to give birth, creating one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles in Africa. Visitors can witness large herds of newborn calves while predators such as lions, hyenas, and vultures follow the migration in search of prey.
This unforgettable journey during the Calving Season in Ndutu also includes a visit to the Central Serengeti (Seronera Area), where you will have excellent opportunities to see resident wildlife around the Seronera River. The area is particularly known for its large population of big cats often spotted around the rocky kopjes.
To complete the experience of the Calving Season in Ndutu, the safari also takes you to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to the endangered black rhino, pink flamingos at Lake Magadi, and large pods of hippos at the famous Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool.
The Pink Flamingo Camping Safari is an exciting 5-day adventure that takes you through some of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations. This Pink Flamingo Camping Safari begins at Lake Manyara National Park, where visitors can see large flocks of pink flamingos, hippos, tree-climbing lions, and a wide variety of bird species along the scenic lakeshore and lush forests.
A major highlight of the Pink Flamingo Camping Safari is exploring the southern plains of the Serengeti in the Ndutu area, especially during the wildebeest calving season. Here you can witness thousands of migrating wildebeest and zebras on the open plains, often followed by predators such as lions, hyenas, and vultures, creating one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles in Africa.
The Pink Flamingo Camping Safari also includes a visit to the famous Seronera area in Central Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. During this unforgettable journey, the Pink Flamingo Camping Safari offers opportunities to see the Big Cats, black rhinos, flamingos at Lake Magadi, and hippos at Ngoitoktok Pool while enjoying an authentic camping safari experience in Tanzania.
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