7-Day Birth to the Wild (the Classic Calving Season)

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

Welcome Transfer From the Airport to Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly met by our professional safari guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha town. During the drive, you can enjoy views of the surrounding landscapes and get your first glimpse of Tanzania’s vibrant culture. Once at your lodge or hotel, you will have time to unwind, freshen up, and relax, preparing for the exciting safari adventure that lies ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kibo Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

The Beginning of a Classic Safari (Arusha to Tarangire)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from Arusha and drive 2–3 hours to Tarangire National Park, passing scenic landscapes and Maasai villages along the way.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and iconic ancient baobab trees. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive to spot lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of birds. A picnic lunch will be served in the park before continuing your safari.
In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge near the park 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:

Suricata Boma Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Exploring the Wonders of Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a game drive through its diverse landscapes, from lush forests to open grasslands and along the shores of Lake Manyara, famous for its flamingos.
Spot a variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, baboons, wildebeest, buffalo The park is also home to over 400 bird species, making it a paradise for bird watchers.

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:

Suricata Boma Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

From the crater's edge to the Heart of Ndutu

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, exploring this wildlife-rich UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spot lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and, with luck, the elusive black rhino.
Later in the afternoon, continue your journey to Ndutu for an evening game drive, exploring the plains famous for their abundant wildlife and seasonal wildebeest calving. Check in at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Safari Magic in the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area, located in the southern Serengeti. This region is famous for its seasonal wildebeest calving (December to March) and abundant wildlife.
Spend the day tracking herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and observing predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Ndutu’s open plains, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes provide excellent photographic opportunities and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
A picnic lunch will be served in the bush, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Serengeti. In the late afternoon, continue your game drive before returning to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Exploring Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Ndutu and drive north towards the Central Serengeti, enjoying an enroute game drive along the way. Travel across the park’s open plains, kopjes, and seasonal rivers, stopping to spot wildlife such as lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Your Safari Departure Flight

On your final day in the Central Serengeti, enjoy a morning game drive to take in the last views of wildlife and the iconic Serengeti plains. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Seronera Airstrip for your onward flight, concluding your unforgettable safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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