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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival in Tanzania – Arusha

Arrival in Tanzania – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey and prepare for the safari adventure ahead.

Overnight: Arusha town
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time).

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Mvuli Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal wildlife concentrations along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park.
In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Mama Dunia Lodge (Karatu)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mamadunia Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Karatu – Southern Serengeti (Migration Area)

Karatu – Southern Serengeti (Migration Area)

After breakfast, continue your 7 Days Calving Season Safari toward the Ndutu region, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. This is where the magic of the calving season begins. As you travel through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro highlands.
Arriving in Ndutu, you’ll begin your first game drive across the short-grass plains. During calving season, this area becomes a wildlife hotspot, with thousands of wildebeest and zebras gathering to give birth.
Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are often nearby, making for thrilling and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

South Serengeti – Migration Viewing

South Serengeti – Migration Viewing

Today is the highlight of your Tanzania safari tour—a full day dedicated to exploring the Ndutu plains during peak calving season. This is one of the most dramatic wildlife events in the world. During peak months, up to 8,000 wildebeest calves can be born in a single day. You’ll witness newborn animals taking their first steps within minutes of birth, guided instinctively by their mothers. At the same time, predators are highly active. Cheetahs sprint across the plains, lions patrol the herds, and hyenas wait for opportunities—creating raw, real moments of nature that are unforgettable.
Your guide will position you for the best sightings and photographic opportunities, exploring different habitats including soda lakes, acacia woodlands, and open savannah.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

South Serengeti – Central Serengeti

South Serengeti – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before driving south toward Central Serengeti (Seronera area). This region is renowned for year-round wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herbivore herds.
Afternoon game drive en route to your camp.

Overnight: Central Serengeti Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tukaone Mwaloni Camp
  • accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Early departure toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5–6 hour game drive. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino.
After a picnic lunch at the crater floor, ascend and drive to Karatu for overnight.

Overnight: Karatu area lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, lush groundwater forest, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a game drive before continuing back to Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari.

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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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