5-Day Serengeti Calving Season Safari Experience

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

Tarangire National Park

You will begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, a haven famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full day game drive as you explore the park’s rich landscapes, from open grasslands to the Tarangire River where wildlife gathers in impressive numbers. Expect to spot elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeest and occasional dry land species like oryx and gerenuk. In the late afternoon you will head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Hhando Coffee Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast you will depart for the world renowned Serengeti, arriving in Central Serengeti by midday. This region offers abundant wildlife year round, including lions, cheetahs, leopards and vast herds of grazers. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains and experience the magic of the Serengeti sunset. Later you will proceed to your lodge or campsite inside the park for dinner and your overnight stay.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti to Ndutu

After breakfast you will continue your game drive through Central Serengeti before heading toward the Ndutu region, the heart of the calving season. As you drive south, you will witness dramatic changes in landscape and increasing concentrations of wildlife. Ndutu is where thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas. Upon arrival you will enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay close to the action.

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

Ndutu Full Day Game Drives

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Ndutu plains during the peak of the calving season. You will enjoy full day game drives with the freedom to follow wildlife sightings at your pace. This is where newborn wildebeest take their first steps and predators actively search for opportunities, making the game viewing intense and unforgettable. Your guide will take you to the best areas for calving, predator interactions and photography. You will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart Ndutu and drive to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive inside one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Here you may spot the Big Five, including rare black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and large numbers of elephants and hippos. Enjoy your picnic lunch at the hippo pool before continuing your afternoon exploration. Afterward, you will ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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