8-Day Of Birth, Survival and Migration in Ndutu

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

Arrival In Arusha

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation. The gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit offers a relaxed introduction to the adventure ahead. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and preparing for the unforgettable wildlife experiences that await. Overnight stay at your accommodation in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a land of ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through diverse habitats where lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species thrive. As the day draws to a close, travel to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

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:

Great View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu to Central Serengeti NP

Begin your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through spectacular landscapes and wildlife-rich areas along the way. As you enter the endless plains, enjoy game viewing en route to your camp or lodge. The Serengeti's vast savannahs provide opportunities to spot resident predators, elephants, giraffes, and countless plains game. Dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation in Central Serengeti.

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:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti NP

Spend a full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives take you across rolling grasslands, rocky kopjes, and seasonal river systems where wildlife gathers throughout the year. Search for lions resting on the kopjes, cheetahs scanning the plains, and large herds of herbivores moving across the landscape. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti NP to Ndutu

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive while traveling south toward the Ndutu region, the center of the Great Migration calving season. The landscape gradually transforms into vast open plains dotted with wildebeest and zebra herds. Upon arrival, continue with an afternoon game drive, witnessing the incredible movement of animals across the ecosystem. Later, proceed to your accommodation in Ndutu for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu

Today is dedicated to exploring the Ndutu plains, where one of nature's most remarkable events unfolds. Thousands of wildebeest calves are born within a short period, attracting lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to witness dramatic wildlife interactions, tender moments between mothers and calves, and the breathtaking scale of the migration. Dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater

Depart Ndutu in the morning and travel toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive across one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems. Enjoy lunch at the famous Hippo Pool while surrounded by the crater’s spectacular scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

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:

Karatu Villas Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Lake Manyara NP

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final safari experience. Explore the park’s lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and lakeshore habitats that support elephants, giraffes, hippos, and abundant birdlife. In the afternoon, depart for Arusha, bringing your calving season adventure to a 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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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