8 Days Serengeti Calving Season Photography Safari Tanzania

Overview for 8 Days Serengeti Calving Season Photography Safari Tanzania

The 8 days photographic safari meticulously timed for calving season, at this period over 500,000 wildebeest calves are born. The geography of this wildebeest migration safari in Ndutu starts from Tarangire National Park, explore the central part of the great Serengeti before hiding in the Ndutu Plain, descending to Ngorongoro Crater. Ndutu Migration safari will accomplish your safari dream of seeing the big five animals.

This classic route combines the iconic destinations each with its unique feature, Tarangire national park which is famous for (massive elephant herd, ancient baobab trees). Serengeti national park, which is the heart of Northern’s circuit within its (endless plains) Ngorongoro conservation Area UNESCO world heritage site one of the natural wonders of the world.

The best time that you can witness this is January to March for the best spotting.

Tour Highlight

Day 1: Arrival Arusha

Briefing and relaxation

Day 2: Tarangire national park

Massive elephant herds & ancient Baobab trees.

Day 3: Full day tarangire national park

Morning and afternoon game drives with picnic breakfast if you want to stay out.

Day 4: Tarangire to ndutu

Early morning game drive in Tarangire for soft sunrise light, then depart after a late breakfast.

Day 5-6: Full days tour in the heart of serengeti. (ndutu area)

Two intensive full days of photography in the Ndutu plains and around lake Ndutu.

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After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 8: Karatu to kilimanjaro airport

Departure

8 Days Serengeti Calving Season Photography Safari Tanzania Price Range

Low season (April 1st – May 19th)

2 People

4 People

6 People

$ 3,100

$ 2,406

$ 2,174

High season (July + August + 20 Dec + 10 Jan)

2 People

4 People

6 People

$ 3,610

$ 2,775

$ 2,497

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Price Includes:

  • Domestic Flight
  • All transfers as per the itinerary
  • 8-day Private Safari (4WD Land Cruiser, 2-6 people)
  • Game drives with an experienced multilingual guide
  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
  • Park, concession, camping, and crater service fees
  • Mineral water (3 x 0.5L per person, per game drive)
  • Half board at Fun Beach Hotel
  • VAT by Tanzania Revenue Authority

Price Excludes:

  • International flights
  • Domestic connection flights
  • Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and beverages at lodges
  • Excursions not in the itinerary
  • Visa to Tanzania (US$50 / US$100 for Americans)
  • Flying doctors (AMREF)
  • Personal toiletries and items

 

Price Range

Lion View Tours provides a range of accommodation options tailored to your preferences and budget, ensuring you find the perfect match for your stay

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PLATINUM
Accommodation

LOW SEASON

(April + May 26)

Pazuri Inn, Karatu Villas lodge, Tanzania Ndutu Bush Camp.

  • 2 pax – us $ 3,100 per person per sharing a double room
  • 4 pax – us $ 2,406 per person per sharing two single rooms
  • 6 pax – us $ 2,174 per person per sharing three double rooms
HIGH SEASON

(June + august +september – december – february

  • 2 pax – us $3,610 per person per sharing a double room
  • 4 pax – us $2,775 per person per sharing two single rooms
  • 6 pax – us $2,497 per person per sharing three double rooms

A SINGLE TRAVELER OR MORE – PLEASE ASK FOR PRICE

LOW SEASON

(April + May 26)

Arusha Planet Lodge, Farm of Dreams lodge, Tanzania Ndutu Bush Camp.

  • 2 pax – us $3,336 per person per sharing a double room
  • 4 pax – us $2,669 per person per sharing two double rooms
  • 6 pax – us $2,437 per person per sharing three double rooms
HIGH SEASON
  • 2 pax – us $3,880 per person per sharing adouble room
  • 4 pax – us $3,047 per person per sharing two double rooms
  • 6 pax – us $2,767 per person per sharing three double rooms

A SINGLE TRAVELER OR MORE – PLEASE ASK FOR PRICE

LOW SEASON

(April + May 20)

 Masai Land Safari and lodge,Mama Dunia Safari Lodge, Lake masek lodge.

  • 2 pax – us $3,534 per person per sharing a double room
  • 4 pax – us $2,840 per person per sharing two double rooms
  • 6 pax – us $2,609 per person per sharing three double rooms
HIGH SEASON

(June+ July + August +September -December – February)

 

  • 2 pax – us $ 4,718 per person per sharing a double room
  • 4 pax – us $ 3,881 per person per sharing two doublerooms
  • 6 pax – us $ 3,603 per person per sharing three double rooms

A SINGLE TRAVELER OR MORE – PLEASE ASK FOR PRICE

DAY 1: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ARUSHA

After clearing customs and immigration at Kilimanjaro International Airport/JRO or Arusha Airport/ARK, you will be met by your Lion view Tours guide who will drive you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy the African atmosphere. Your personal and experienced Lion view tours guide not only knows a lot about Tanzanian culture, but he or she can also tell you a lot about the country’s national parks and sights. So, feel free to ask the Lion View Tours Guide any questions you have; this Guide will gladly answer all of them. Following that, you will receive a briefing on the safari. Prepare for your adventures.

All meals are included

ACCOMODATION

SILVER- PAZURI INN

GOLD –TUMBILI LODGE

PLATINUM- FOREST HILL HOTEL

DAY 1: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ARUHA

PAZURI INN

TUMBILI LODGE

FOREST HILL HOTEL

DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast in the Hotel, safari brief by our expert then start driver to Tarangire National Park for afternoon game viewing, it is very possible to see an animal in this park because of its savannah dry to give an excellent chance to have a unique wildlife viewing.

Tarangire is most known as the home of more massive elephants among all Tanzania National Parks, also is famous for its savannah that allows and grew a bigger tree “Baobab trees” which naturally used by elephants to provide water from their bark.

Overnight in karatu

ACCOMODATION

SILVER- KARATU VILLAS LODGE,

GOLD – FARM OF DRERAMS LODGE

PLATINUM- MAMA DUNIA SAFARI AND LODGE

DAY 1: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ARUHA

TARANGIRE SIMBA LODGE

OLEA FARM LODGE

ACACCIA FARM LODGE

DAY: 3 FULL DAY TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Morning and afternoon game drives with picnic breakfast if you want to stay out. Explore different section of the park riverine areas for predators and the woodland for giraffes. Telephoto shots of lions on termite mounds layered elephant family groups. Early morning is prime for mist and soft light.

Dinner and overnight stay at the same accommodation.

All meals are included.

ACCOMODATION

SILVER- KARATU VILLAS LODGE

GOLD – FARM OF DREAMS LODGE

PLATINUM- MAMA DUNIA SAFARI AND ODGE.

Tarangire national park

TARANGIRE SIMBA LODGE

OLEA FARM LODGE

ACACCIA FARM LODGE.

DAY 4: TARANGIRE TO NDUTU

Early morning game drive in Tarangire for soft sunrise light, then depart after a late breakfast. The drive passes through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with stops for viewpoints and picnic lunch. Arrive in Ndutu by mid to late afternoon for your first game drive on the calving plains. You will first encounter with massive wildebeest herds and zebra in the southern Serengeti.

Overnight at Ndutu

All meals are included

ACCOMODATION

SILVER- NDUTU BUSH CAMP

GOLD –TANZANIA NDUTU BUSH CAMP

PLATINUM- LAKE MASEK TENTED LODGE

ndutu

NDUTU BUSH CAMP

MALAIKA NDUTU LUXURY CAMP

LAKE MASEK TENTED LODGE

DAY 5- 6: FULL DAYS TOUR IN THE HEART OF SERENGETI. (NDUTU AREA)

Two intensive full days of photography in the Ndutu plains and around lake Ndutu. Sunrise drives before dawn and extended evening sessions maximize golden hour opportunities. you will stay out with picnic breakfasts and lunches. The photograph focus of the day will be calving spectacles, birth calves standing within minutes, mother shielding newborns. High action of predator’s scene like lion stalking, cheetah chasing gazelles’ hyenas and jackals scavenging.

Overnight at Ndutu the same accommodation you arrived

All meals are included

ACCOMODATION

SILVER- NDUTU BUSH CAMP

GOLD- TANZANIA NDUTU BUSH CAMP

PLATINUM- LAKE MASEK TENTED CAMP

7 Days Private Family Safari

NDUTU BUSH CAMP

MALAIKA NDUTU LUXURY CAMP

LAKE MASEK TENTED CAMP

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. This day, you will drive through the beautiful high land farmlands of Karatu & to Ngorongoro gate for check in and afterward drive up to the crater rim, stop at Crater view point for some nice view & pictures of the Crater floor from the rim then drive along the rim & ascending 600 meters high walls to the Crater floor for a wonderful game viewing. The unfolded volcanic caldera which sometime referred as the 8th nature wander of the world is home to a larger number of animal species. Yearly adequate water supply & fodder enable Ngorongoro Crater to support a large number of wildlife which include herds of wildebeest, buffalo, African elephant, zebra, eland, hippos, gazelle & the rare black rhino.

Ngorongoro Crater is also home to a dense population of predators like lion, leopard, cheetahs, hyena, and jackals. Birds are abundant from large flocks of flamingos at Lake Magadi, pelicans, Ibises, ostrich, goose & other county birds. Packed lunch will be served at the crater floor. Late afternoon drive back to Karatu overnight stay.

ACCOMODATION

SILVER- KARATU VILLAS LODGE

GOLD – FARM OF DREAMS

PLATINUM- MAMA DUNIA SAFARI AND LODGE.

Ngorongoro Crater

CRATER RIM VIEW INN

OLEA FARM LODGE

ACACCIA FARM LODGE.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE DAY (KARATU TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT)

Today after Breakfast, drive to Kilimanjaro International Flight home.

The last day! Which depending   on your Flight time you have an option to choose relax at your Lodge           or exploring the town little bit. Later you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport to take a flight home. 8 Days Guided photography safari tour safari is full flexible and customizable

DAY 1: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ARUHA
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Incredible Safari Experience with Emanuel – Highly Recommended! My name is Harry, and I had an amazing safari experience organized by Emanuel from Lion View Tour. Emanuel was an excellent safari guide and driver—professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I truly enjoyed every moment and was lucky enough to see the Big Five! I arrived at Arusha Airport, where I was picked up right on time. We started with a city tour of Arusha and enjoyed some very delicious soup. Later, I stayed overnight at a beautiful lodge near Emanuel’s home. It was very clean, had a comfortable bed, and I felt completely safe. The next morning, we drove to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive, which was fantastic. Afterward, we continued to Karatu for an overnight stay, which was also very pleasant. The following day, we visited the Ngorongoro Crater—an absolutely breathtaking place with incredible wildlife. We spent the full day exploring and spotting animals. Next, we traveled to Lake Eyasi, where we stayed overnight and experienced something truly unique—the Hadzabe tribe. We met the bushmen, went hunting with them, and even caught two birds! We also tasted fresh honey straight from a beehive. It was an unforgettable experience watching them harvest honey without getting stung—truly fascinating and fun! On the same day, we drove back to Arusha Airport on time, and I caught my flight to Zanzibar without any issues. Thank you very much, Emanuel, for such a wonderful and well-organized safari. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable experience. Best regards, Harry
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Eine unglaublich großartige Safari! Unsere Safaritour mit Fahrer und Tourguide Emanuel von Lion View Tours hat unsere Erwartungen weit übertroffen. Wir können nur staunen, wie perfekt er über alle Tiere und Pflanzen Bescheid weiß. Und das alles in ganz prima deutscher Sprache! Er hat die ganze Tour (Kilimandscharo, Tarangire NP, Materunisee, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Eyasi-See, Arusha) so perfekt geplant und organisiert! Auch die von ihm ausgewählten Lodges waren super. Seine kleinen Seitentrips u.a. zu den Assai, Datoga oder Hadze (Bergwanderung mit Jagd) waren sehr spannend. Und sein Unternehmen Lion View Tours macht dem Namen alle Ehre: Natürlich jede Menge Löwen gesehen, ebenso alle anderen großen und kleinen Tiere. Emanuel: immer gute Stimmung, erzählt sehr viel zu Land und Leuten, wir haben enorm viel über Tansania gelernt. Also: Wenn Tansania, was uns mit allem drum und dran sehr gefallen hat, dann mit Emanuel Marite!
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Der schönste Afrikaurlaub mit Emanuel Wir hatten den schönsten aller Afrikaurlaube mit dem besten Guide den wir je hatten. Er hat ein unglaubliches Wissen über alle Schätze Afrikas. Er konnte uns alles zeigen was wir schon immer sehen wollten und noch viel mehr. Er hat ein großes Herz, weiß für alles eine Lösung -er is der Beste.
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Ein Traum von Afrika Eine Reise die ich nie vergessen werde! Emanuel unser Guide hat ein wahnsinnig gutes Fachwissen von den Tieren und der Natur. Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß. Ich werde wieder kommen!
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Einmal Lion View immer Lion View Mit Lion View hatten wir die schönste Safari überhaupt. Wir sind seit vielen Jahren leidenschaftliche Tansania Urlauber und durch einen Freund aus Tansania auf Lion View aufmerksam geworden. Emanuel und Msiagi haben uns die wirklich schönsten Flecken Erde in Tansania gezeigt ohne Zeitdruck immer freundlich zuvorkommend absolut professionell und das zu einem vernünftigen Preis. Wir können jedem nur empfehlen der überlegt eine Reise in dieses wunderschöne Land zu unternehmen sich vorher an Lion View zu wenden und sich professionell beraten zu lassen! Emanuel und Msiagi Asante sana nakutakia maisha marefu Kristin und Michael
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Great Safari Tour!!! We booked Emanuel because of a common friend In Switzerland who recommended us to do the safari tour with him. We can only confirm it that it was a good decision to do it so! He has a great personality who gives his best to make all his guests happy! He showed us around and explained us always about the country. We were two girls travelling alone and we always felt save during the trip! You should definitely do the tour with him! his german is quite good and also he speaks fluently english. After the trip, friends got jealous and want to book as well with Emanuel:) so highly recommended! Asante sana, Özlem, Ninorta
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Best trip & best tour guide Im August diesen Jahres haben wir eine unvergessliche Reise in die Nationalparks von Tansania erleben dürfen. Mein Freund und ich haben 3 Tage lang die wunderschöne Landschaft und die Tierwelt Tansanias bestaunt. Im Nachhinein betrachtet sind wir traurig, dass wir nur 3 Tage gebucht haben, da es uns so sehr gefallen hat. Vor allem hatten wir riesen Glück mit unserem perfekt deutschsprechenden Tourguide Emanuel. Unabhängig von der sprachlichen "Barriere", die er sich eingenständig durch Youtube Videos beigebracht hat, war er ein unfassbar herzlicher Mensch, der immer unsere Bedürfnisse in den Vordergrund gestellt hat. Durch sein Know-How und die Art und Weise wie er die Safari gestaltet hat, können wir Lion View Tours nur jedem weiterempfehlen und falls wir wieder kommen sollten, dann nur noch mit Emanuel :) Vielen Dank für die einzigartigen und schönen Erinnerungen!
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Trip to Paradise Wir haben diesen Sommer eine 3 tägige Safari durch verschiedene Parks in Tansania gemacht. Unser Guide Emanuel konnte perfekt deutsch und hat einem jeden Wunsch erfüllt. Er war sehr bemüht uns alle Tiere zu zeigen oder sie via Funk mit seinen Kollegen ausfindig zu machen. Er hielt sich an alle Vorschriften und man hatte keine Angst in schlechten Händen zu sein. Wir sind oft aus eigenem Interesse schon relativ früh zu den Parks gefahren, da dort die Chancen die Tiere in Aktion zu sehen sehr hoch sind. Alles in allem können wir uns nur nochmal bei Emanuel nur für die wunderschöne Zeit bedanken und ich hoffe das er mit seinem Lionsviewtours richtig durchstarten kann !
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Amazing Country & Tour Guide Emanuel is such a good person and the best guide in Tansania. We had an amazing Safari with him. He showed us so many things, plants and animals. Furthermore, we were singing and happily driving around - these were just unforgettable moments and will be memories forever! Emanuel showed us the great spirit of Tansania! We strongly recommand. Emanuel ist ein toller Mensch und der beste Führer in Tansania. Wir hatten eine super Safari mit ihm. Er hat uns so viele Dinge, Pflanzen und Tiere gezeigt. Außerdem haben wir gesungen und sind fröhlich herumgefahren - das waren einfach unvergessliche Momente und werden für immer in Erinnerung bleiben! Emanuel hat uns den schönen Spirit von Tansania gezeigt! Wir empfehlen ihn wärmstens weiter.
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Safari 2019 Jambo!! Meine Kollegin und ich hatten vor 3 Jahren das Glück Emanuel als unseren persönlichen Tourguide zu haben. Es war eine Bereicherung durch und durch. Er zeigte uns die wunderschöne Tierwelt Tanzanias mit viel Insider-Wissen und erstaunlicher Beobachtungsgabe! Es wurde viel gelacht und gesungen. Wir waren super betreut und nebst der Natur, waren die Unterhaltungen und die Herzlichkeit von Emanuel ein riesen Highlight unserer Reise. Danke Emanuel für diese unvergässliche Erlebnisse! Hakuna Matata!
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