7-Day Tanzania Calving Season Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Meet your professional driver-guide upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). You’ll receive a warm welcome and a short briefing about your upcoming safari adventure before being transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Check in, relax, and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to unwind at the lodge, enjoy the hotel’s amenities, or explore Arusha’s lively streets, local markets, and nearby attractions. Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha, preparing for the exciting days ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive across the park’s rolling savannah and along the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. Savor a picnic lunch in one of the scenic spots within the park. In the late afternoon, continue your journey to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, surrounded by the beautiful highland landscapes.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

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HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu – Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive toward Ndutu, a stunning area situated within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and forming part of the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. The region is renowned for its seasonal wildebeest migration and excellent predator sightings. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an exciting afternoon game drive across the open plains and acacia woodlands. Spot massive wildebeest herds, zebras, gazelles, and the predators that follow them — including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ndutu – Calving Season Experience

Spend two incredible days exploring the Ndutu plains, the heart of the Southern Serengeti ecosystem, where the Great Migration comes to life. Follow vast herds of wildebeest and zebras as they graze on the nutrient-rich grasses, and if visiting during the calving season, witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of wildebeest giving birth — a true natural wonder. Experience the raw intensity of the predator-prey interactions as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas prowl nearby. Enjoy picnic lunches in the bush and golden sunsets over the open plains before returning to your camp each evening for dinner and relaxation under the starlit African sky.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Depart early in the morning and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for a half-day game drive, where you’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five — including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, offering some of the best game viewing in Tanzania. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool before ascending the crater rim. Later in the afternoon, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Karatu (Town)

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu – Arusha / Departure

Enjoy breakfast and return to Arusha for a day room or direct airport transfer, depending on your schedule.

Optional post-safari accommodation in Arusha can be arranged.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.