7-Day Great Migration Calving Season

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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet a friendly safari guide who will transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Relax, enjoy the tropical gardens, and prepare for the adventure ahead in Tanzania’s breathtaking northern parks.

Dinner and overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge
Accommodation can be upgraded upon request.
Distance: 55 km / 1 hour.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Discover this beautiful park filled with zebras, giraffes, lions, and hundreds of bird species along the Tarangire River. It’s an incredible start to your safari adventure.

Dinner and overnight: Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu
Accommodation can be upgraded upon request.
Distance: 140 km / 3 hours.

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

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Marera Valley to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries. Explore its rich ecosystem where you may encounter elephants, hippos, lions, and possibly the rare black rhino within this natural wonder. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then continue your journey toward the Serengeti National Park, admiring the beautiful highland and endless savannah landscapes along the way.

Arrive at the park in the late afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive en route to your accommodation, witnessing the Serengeti come alive as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight: Land of Nature Serengeti Camp
(Option to upgrade accommodation according to your preferences.)
Distance: 220 km / approximately 5.5 hours.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Land of Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Day Safari in Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring Central Serengeti, an area rich with wildlife all year round. Spot prides of lions lounging under acacia trees, cheetahs on the hunt, and herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the golden plains. Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives, taking in the magic of the Serengeti.

Dinner and overnight: Land of Nature Serengeti Camp
Accommodation can be upgraded upon request.
Full Day Game Drive.

Main Destination:

Central 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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Land of Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti to Ndutu Region

After breakfast, drive south toward the Ndutu plains, where the Great Migration gathers from December to March for calving season. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras giving birth, surrounded by predators like lions and cheetahs on the hunt. The plains come alive with new life, offering one of nature’s most extraordinary scenes.

Dinner and overnight: Nyikani Migration Camp – Ndutu Region
Accommodation can be upgraded upon request.
Distance: 130 km / 4 hours.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Day in Ndutu Region

Enjoy a full day in the Ndutu region, following the herds as they nurture their newborn calves. The vast open plains offer incredible photographic opportunities and thrilling wildlife encounters. Capture moments of life and survival that define the Great Migration’s calving season.

Dinner and overnight: Nyikani Migration Camp – Ndutu Region
Accommodation can be upgraded upon request.
Full Day Game Drive.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu to Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive in Ndutu before departing for Arusha. Reflect on your unforgettable safari moments as you drive through the highlands. Arrive in Arusha for relaxation or connect directly to the airport for your onward flight.

Distance: 270 km / 6–7 hours.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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