4-Day Exclusive Calving Season Safari from Zanzibar

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

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha - Game drive in Tarangire

Your unforgettable journey begins with a warm pick-up from your Zanzibar hotel and a transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will meet your professional safari guide and depart on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds.

Enjoy your first exciting game drive through Tarangire’s diverse landscapes, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and an impressive array of birdlife. Explore riverine forests, open savannahs, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River before continuing to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing 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:

Mawe Mawe Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

South Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

After breakfast, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Often called the “Garden of Eden,” the crater offers outstanding wildlife viewing, including lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino, all set against breathtaking scenery.

In the afternoon, depart the crater and begin your scenic drive toward the Southern Serengeti, the heart of the calving season. Enjoy changing landscapes along the way as you head to the vast open plains where thousands of wildebeest give birth. Upon arrival at your camp, relax, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay in preparation for the next day’s safari adventures.

Main Destination:

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:

Misako Ndutu Migration Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ndutu Plains – Calving Season Game Drive

Wake up to a beautiful morning in the heart of the Serengeti and prepare to explore the wildlife-rich Southern Serengeti and Ndutu Plains, the epicenter of the Great Migration’s calving season. After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive as you follow vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles caring for their newborn calves.

This region is also known for intense predator activity, with frequent sightings of cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and leopards. With your expert guide leading you to prime wildlife hotspots, enjoy exceptional game viewing and photography opportunities.

After a picnic lunch in the bush, continue your journey to Karatu, where you will check in at your luxury lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mawe Mawe Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park & Fly back to Zanzibar

Begin your final day with a scenic game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its lush groundwater forests, abundant birdlife, large elephant herds, and the chance to spot the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy your last moments of wildlife viewing as you explore the park’s diverse ecosystems and beautiful landscapes.

In the afternoon, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be warmly met and transferred to your hotel, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure to a relaxed and memorable close.

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:

• 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.