14 Days Ndutu Migration Calving Season and Zanzibar Island

Operated by: Awaken To Africa Safari
Start: Arusha, Tanzania
End: Zanzibar Island
Best Travel Time: Late December – March (Calving Season)
Transport: Luxury 4×4 land cruisers + domestic bush flights
Style: Luxury lodges, mobile migration camps & 5-star beach resorts

Itinerary Summary

• Days 1–8: Northern Tanzania Safari – Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

• Days 9–14: Zanzibar Island Beach Retreat

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Safari Begins

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

• Private transfer to your luxury lodge in Arusha

• Safari briefing and honeymoon welcome (if applicable)

Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Drive to Tarangire (approx. 2.5 hrs)

• Afternoon game drive among ancient baobabs and elephant herds

• Sundowner drinks in the bush

Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops or Sanctuary Swala Camp

Photo Tip: Elephants under baobabs, golden grass light.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

• Short drive to Lake Manyara for game viewing

• Flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and groundwater forest

• Continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands for overnight

Accommodation: The Highlands Ngorongoro or Gibb’s Farm

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – a Big Five haven

• Full-day game drive with bush picnic

• Late afternoon return to your luxury lodge

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Photo Tip: Big cats in the crater floor, crater rim vistas.

Day 5: Drive to Ndutu – Southern Serengeti (Calving Grounds)

• Scenic drive to the Ndutu region in the Southern Serengeti ecosystem

• Afternoon game drive through the short grass plains — calving area

Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge or Lemala Ndutu Mobile Camp

Days 6–7: Ndutu Migration Calving Safari

• Full days tracking the Great Migration calving season

• Witness wildebeest giving birth, predator-prey interactions

• Possible sightings: lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, golden jackals

Accommodation: Same as Day 5

Photo Tip: Newborn wildebeest, predator hunts, early morning mist.

Day 8: Flight to Zanzibar Island

• Morning game drive (optional)

• Bush flight from Ndutu/Seronera to Zanzibar (via Arusha)

• Transfer to your beach resort with honeymoon welcome or fresh coconut drinks

Accommodation: Zuri Zanzibar, Tulia Zanzibar, or Baraza Resort & Spa

ZANZIBAR ISLAND RELAXATION

Days 9–13: Zanzibar Island – Beach Leisure & Romance

• Spend your days relaxing by the turquoise waters

• Optional activities:

  • Stone Town Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • Spice Plantation Tour

  • Snorkeling/Diving at Mnemba Atoll

  • Private Dhow Sunset Cruise

  • Couples spa treatment

• Romantic beachfront dinners available

Accommodation: Same resort throughout

Photo Tip: Sunset dhow silhouettes, spice market portraits, underwater shots.

Day 14: Departure Day

• Breakfast at the resort

• Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) for your flight home

 Inclusions:

• All domestic flights (Ndutu ➝ Zanzibar)

• 8 nights on luxury safari (full board)

• 6 nights in Zanzibar (half-board or full-board)

• All park and conservation fees

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional guide

• Airport & airstrip transfers

• Bottled water, soft drinks, and house wines/beers on safari

• Honeymoon extras (if applicable): rose petals, private dinners, champagne

 Optional Add-ons:

•  Hot air balloon over the Serengeti (weather dependent)

•  Wildlife photographer guide (optional extra)

•  Special beach ceremony or vow renewal in Zanzibar