Blazing Afica Safaris

11 Days Wildebeest Calving Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

Safari Description

Witness the beginning of life in the wild before finding peace by the ocean. This 11-day journey takes you into the heart of the calving season, where thousands of wildebeest give birth across the plains, creating powerful scenes of survival and renewal.

From these intimate wildlife moments to the calm beauty of Zanzibar’s beaches, this safari offers a rare balance of intensity and tranquility, a truly unforgettable African experience.


 

From 3877 /Person

Detailed Itinerary

Between 08:00–09:00 AM, your driver-guide greets you at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport with chilled mineral water and transfers you to your Arusha lodge. At 09:30 AM, check-in and enjoy leisure time—relax by the pool or explore the gardens. At 05:30 PM, enjoy light snacks and soft drinks during a sundowner preview of your safari. Dinner is on your own at 07:00 PM in the lodge restaurant, followed by an overnight stay at Arusha lodge.

At 06:30 AM, sunrise tea is delivered to your room. After a 07:00 AM breakfast buffet, depart Arusha at 08:00 AM with bottled water and boxed lunches. From 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM, enjoy a game drive among baobabs, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, and birds. Lunch is from 01:00–02:00 PM under acacia trees. From 02:00–04:30 PM, explore more of the park with a 15-minute ecology talk. Arrive at your camp at 05:30 PM to a cold-towel welcome, followed by tea and snacks at 06:30 PM, and a three-course dinner at 07:30 PM. Overnight at Tarangire camp.

Begin with sunrise tea and a briefing at 06:30 AM, followed by breakfast at 07:00 AM and departure for Ngorongoro at the same time. Arrive at the crater rim by 10:00 AM and descend for a game drive until 12:30 PM. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake from 12:30–01:30 PM. From 01:30–03:00 PM, ascend and drive to Serengeti, arriving for a game drive from 03:00–05:30 PM. Check into camp at 06:00 PM with a welcome drink and cold towel, followed by a bush sundowner on a kopje at 06:30 PM and dinner under the stars at 07:30 PM. Overnight at Serengeti camp.

Wake-up tea is served at 06:00 AM, with a safari from 06:30–10:00 AM focusing on big cats and migrating herds. At 10:00 AM, enjoy a short migration talk, followed by tea and pastries until 11:00 AM. Continue on a scenic drive to “Hatari” sites and croc pools until 01:00 PM. Picnic lunch is from 01:00–02:00 PM, followed by more wildlife viewing from 02:00–04:30 PM. Return to camp by 05:00 PM for a debrief, and enjoy dinner at 07:00 PM with optional stargazing. Overnight at Serengeti camp.

Enjoy wake-up tea at 06:00 AM, then a morning drive tracking herds to Ndutu from 06:30–10:00 AM. Stop for an ecology briefing at 10:00 AM, followed by coffee and biscuits until 11:00 AM. Continue your drive, visiting soda springs and flamingos until 01:00 PM. Picnic lunch is from 01:00–02:00 PM. From 02:00–05:00 PM, enjoy a calving drive to see newborns and predators. Arrive at Ndutu camp by 05:30 PM, enjoy tea and snacks at 06:30 PM, and a farm-to-table dinner at 07:30 PM. Overnight at Ndutu camp.

Both days start with sunrise tea and a predator-prey talk at 06:30 AM. From 07:00–10:00 AM, observe calving scenes with lionesses, cheetahs, and hyenas. A conservation chat is held at 10:00 AM, followed by a refreshment break until 11:00 AM. Safari continues to soda springs to see hippos and birds until 01:00 PM, with a picnic lunch lakeside from 01:00–02:00 PM. Enjoy more game viewing in the afternoon until 05:00 PM, then return to camp by 05:30 PM. Dinner is served under lantern light at 07:30 PM. Overnight at Ndutu camp.

Have breakfast at 07:00 AM, then depart at 08:00 AM for Arusha (≈200 km, ~4 hours) with wildlife stops and boxed lunch en route. Enjoy a picnic lunch roadside from 12:00–01:00 PM. A final game drive leads to your Arusha lodge with a 03:00 PM check-in and free afternoon. Dinner is on your own in the evening. Overnight at Arusha lodge.

Enjoy breakfast and check out between 07:00–08:00 AM. Transfer to the airport from 08:00–09:00 AM (≈45 km/50 min) for a 10:00–11:00 AM flight to Zanzibar. After a 45-minute transfer from 11:00–11:45 AM, arrive at your resort. Spend the afternoon (12:00–05:00 PM) at leisure by the pool or beach. At 05:00 PM, enjoy sundowner cocktails, followed by dinner at 07:00 PM. Overnight at Zanzibar resort.

Each day begins with breakfast at 07:30 AM, followed by beach time or optional activities (08:30–05:00 PM), such as a dhow cruise, snorkeling, or visiting Jozani Forest. Return for sundowners at 05:00 PM and dinner at 07:00 PM. Overnight at Zanzibar resort.

After a 07:30 AM breakfast, transfer to Stone Town at 08:30 AM. From 09:00–11:30 AM, tour UNESCO sites and markets. Continue to a spice farm for a tasting and lunch until 02:00 PM, then return to the resort by 02:45 PM. Enjoy your final sundowner at 05:00 PM and a farewell dinner at 07:00 PM. Overnight at Zanzibar resort.

Spend the morning at leisure with a final swim or spa treatment. At 11:00 AM, transfer to the airport. A packed breakfast can be arranged if needed.

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