This 9 day Calving Season safari by Jackal Adventures explores Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Mbulumbulu highlands, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ndutu and the Serengeti. The itinerary includes game drives across diverse ecosystems, cultural encounters in highland villages, stays in selected lodges and tented camps, meals as specified per day, professional guides, park fees and domestic flights where applicable. Guests arrive via Kilimanjaro and spend time in Arusha before heading into the parks for wildlife viewing highlights including elephant herds, tree lions, large wildebeest gatherings during calving season, predators and rich birdlife. Accommodation is a mix of lodges and luxury tented camps with opportunities for optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari and a visit to Olduvai Gorge.
Arrival at Kilimanjaro with transfer to Arusha and check in at Pazuri Inn. The day includes a welcome, opportunity to ask questions and a brief orientation with your guide. Spend time exploring Arusha local life, markets, museums and its food scene. Pazuri Inn is located west of Arusha providing easy access to the northern safari parks with amenities such as a swimming pool, restaurant and lounge areas. Meals for the day are lunch and dinner. Date: Friday, February 19, 2027.
Travel to Tarangire National Park for full day wildlife viewing and overnight at Winters Tented Lodge. Tarangire is known for baobab tree landscapes, roaming elephant family bands and the possibility of big cats such as lions, cheetahs and leopards. Other commonly seen species include wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, buffalo and zebra. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Date: Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park and stay at Hhando Coffee Lodge. Lake Manyara lies at the Rift Valley escarpment and offers close encounters with elephants, large troops of baboons and a unique population of tree living lions. The park features forests at the escarpment base and lake shores rich in birdlife with opportunities to see predators ambush their prey. Hhando Coffee Lodge spreads across a coffee farm with bungalow style rooms, pool and restaurant. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Date: Sunday, February 21, 2027.
Explore Mbulumbulu highlands with cultural and agricultural experiences while staying again at Hhando Coffee Lodge. The highlands comprise picturesque farmed rolling hills nourished by volcanic soils. Guests can walk through farms, connect with local families and visit community sites including schools and markets. The experience highlights Mbulu people culture including traditional semi underground houses, storytelling, dances, polyphonic songs, ceremonial instruments and local cuisine tasting. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Date: Monday, February 22, 2027.
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day on the crater floor and overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge. The crater rim is encircled by cloud forest offering dramatic views across the caldera. The steep descent brings you onto the sunken ecosystem where you can encounter hyenas, lions, elephants, black rhinos and hippos sharing the unique crater habitat. This is an exceptional day of crater wildlife viewing and landscape appreciation. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2027.
Full day in Ndutu centered on wildlife immersion especially during calving season. Start before sunrise when wildlife is most active and spend the morning exploring open grasslands, woodlands and marshes to follow resident and migratory animals. Ndutu allows off road driving privileges to get close to predators, prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants and newborn wildebeest. Midday includes a picnic with views across Lake Ndutu and afternoon game drives visiting hidden waterholes, tracking hyenas and leopards and observing massive herds on the horizon before returning to lodge. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
Early start exploring the southern plains of Serengeti National Park, home to large herds of wildebeest, zebra and predators during the calving season. Expect thrilling sightings of lions, cheetahs and possibly leopards across open grasslands, woodlands and marshes. Picnic lunch in the wilderness and continue with an afternoon game drive en route to Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp where you arrive by late evening for dinner and overnight. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Date: Thursday, February 25, 2027.
After breakfast depart Pamoja Luxury Camp for a scenic game drive across Central Serengeti, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffalo and plains game. Continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with expansive views of crater highlands and Maasai settlements, descending through forests and hills to the Karatu area and Hhando Coffee Lodge for relaxation, lunch, dinner and overnight. Optional early morning activities available include a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti and a visit to Olduvai Gorge and Museum. Meals include breakfast and lunch. Date: Friday, February 26, 2027.
Final day departure with transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport marking the end of the safari. Guests check out and travel to the airport after breakfast and lunch arrangements as specified. The itinerary concludes with departures on Saturday, February 27, 2027. Meals include breakfast and lunch.
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Above 12 years | $ 2400 / Adult( With Tax ) |
Payment terms and methods to be confirmed with Jackal Adventures at time of booking including deposit requirements and accepted payment options. Specific terms will be provided on booking confirmation.
Cancellation and refund policy to be applied as per Jackal Adventures standard policy. Charges may apply depending on notice period and supplier conditions. Detailed conditions will be provided on booking confirmation.
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