5-Day Calving Season– Ndutu, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

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

Arusha-Tarangire NP

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha after breakfast. Drive south toward Tarangire National Park, famous for its mighty baobab trees and the largest elephant herds in Northern Tanzania. Enjoy a full game drive as you explore the Tarangire River ecosystem—prime territory for lions, giraffes, zebras, and migratory wildlife.

In the late afternoon, continue to the highlands of Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Highlights of the Day:
• Giant baobab forests
• Large elephant herds
• Beautiful river valley views.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu-Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

After breakfast, continue toward the Ndutu plains, the heart of the Great Migration’s calving season. Between December and March, more than 500,000 calves are born here, drawing in predators and creating some of the most dramatic wildlife moments on earth.

Arrive at camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive or carry lunch from previous camp and enjoy more game viewing.

Highlights of the Day:
• Migration herds spreading across the short-grass plains
• Opportunity to witness newborn calves
• Opportunity to see cheetahs and lions actively hunting.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu

Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu and southern Serengeti ecosystem. This area is famous not only for the Great Migration but also for its relaxed off-road game drives—allowing you to follow predators closely.

Enjoy sunrise over the plains, picnic lunch in the bush, and sunset back at camp.

Highlights of the Day:
• Off-road game viewing
• Excellent sightings of cheetah, lion, and hyena
• Thousands of wildebeest calves and newborn zebra.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu-Ngorongoro Crater-Karatu

After an early breakfast, drive to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s natural wonders and home to the densest concentration of wildlife on the continent.

Descend into the crater for a full game drive, where you may spot lions, black rhinos, elephants, buffalos, hippos, and the crater’s unique landscapes.

After your safari, return to Karatu for dinner and rest.

Highlights of the Day:
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• One of the best chances to see black rhinos
• Beautiful crater floor ecosystems.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara NP-Arusha

Depart Karatu for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush forests, tree-climbing lions, hot springs, and huge flocks of flamingos along the lakeshore. Enjoy a final game drive before returning to Arusha in the late afternoon.

Drop-off at Green Mountain Hotel or your preferred location.

Highlights of the Day:
• Tree-climbing lions
• Flamingos (seasonally)
• Forest elephants and diverse birdlife.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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