11-Day Great Calving Season Luxury Safari

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative, who will assist you with your luggage before transferring you to the charming **Rivertrees Country Inn**, a tranquil luxury retreat nestled between Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Set within lush tropical gardens and shaded by towering trees along a peaceful river, the lodge provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania's renowned hospitality. Depending on your arrival time, relax in your spacious cottage, unwind by the swimming pool, stroll through the beautiful gardens, or simply enjoy the serene atmosphere. In the evening, meet your experienced safari guide for a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming adventure, including your itinerary, wildlife expectations, and useful travel tips. Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fresh local ingredients before settling in for a restful overnight stay, ready to begin your unforgettable luxury safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Rivertrees Country Inn

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast atRivertrees Country Inn meet your professional safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of approximately two to three hours through picturesque countryside, coffee plantations, and traditional Maasai villages. Upon arrival, begin an exciting full-day game drive in one of Tanzania's most wildlife-rich parks, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, seasonal Tarangire River, and some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa. Your guide will help you search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your afternoon safari. As the day draws to a close, drive toNyikani Tarangire Camp, where you can relax in luxurious surroundings, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and spend the evening immersed in the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness.

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:

Nyikani Camp Tarangire

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to lake eyasi

After an early breakfast at Nyikani Tarangire Camp depart for the remote and scenic Lake Eyasi home to the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Africa. Upon arrival, enjoy an authentic cultural experience as you accompany the Hadzabe on a traditional bush walk, where they demonstrate their remarkable hunting techniques, tracking skills, fire-making methods, and deep knowledge of medicinal plants and survival in the wilderness. Gain fascinating insights into their unique lifestyle, language, and centuries-old traditions that have remained largely unchanged. Later, visit the neighboring **Datoga community**, renowned for their exceptional blacksmithing skills. Watch local artisans transform raw metal into tools, knives, spearheads, and jewelry using traditional methods passed down through generations. After this enriching cultural experience, continue to your luxury lodge overlooking Lake Eyasi, where you can relax, enjoy a delicious dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Ziwani Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Highlands (Walking Safari & Maasai Culture)

After breakfast, depart for the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands, where you'll enjoy a guided walking safari led by an experienced local guide and an armed ranger. Walking through this spectacular landscape offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the smaller wonders of the African bush while learning about native plants, animal tracks, birdlife, and the surrounding ecosystem. Along the way, you may encounter wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and buffaloes at a safe distance while taking in panoramic views of rolling hills, forests, and volcanic landscapes. Later, visit an authentic Maasai community for an immersive cultural experience. Meet Maasai elders and families, learn about their traditional customs, pastoral lifestyle, distinctive architecture, colorful attire, and deep connection to the land. You will also discover their age-old traditions, cattle-keeping practices, songs, and dances, providing a meaningful insight into one of East Africa's most iconic cultures.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater – Ndutu

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Enjoy an unforgettable game drive across the crater floor, where an extraordinary concentration of wildlife thrives year-round. Search for the endangered black rhinoceros, large prides of lions, elephants with impressive tusks, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, and a wide variety of birdlife, including flamingos around the soda lake. After a picnic lunch at the famous hippo pool, continue your journey to the Ndutu region, located between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Southern Serengeti. During the calving season (January to mid-April), this area becomes the heart of the Great Migration as hundreds of thousands of wildebeests gather to give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in the late afternoon.

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:

Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Great Migration Calving Season

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the wildlife-rich plains of Ndutu, one of the most spectacular safari destinations during the Great Migration Calving Season. Between January and mid-April, hundreds of thousands of wildebeests gather in this region to give birth, with thousands of calves born each day. This abundance of newborn animals attracts an exceptional concentration of predators, making Ndutu one of the best places in Africa to witness dramatic wildlife interactions. Accompanied by your expert safari guide, explore the open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes while searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive, following the migration herds and observing the incredible rhythm of life on the Serengeti ecosystem.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Nyikani Camp Tarangire

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Great Migration & Predator Action

After breakfast, embark on another unforgettable full-day game drive in the Ndutu region, maximizing your opportunities to experience the incredible Great Migration Calving Season. Your expert safari guide will lead you to the best wildlife-viewing areas, following the vast herds of wildebeests and zebras as they roam the open plains in search of fresh grazing. During this time of year, the abundance of newborn calves attracts numerous predators, offering exceptional chances to witness lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals hunting in their natural environment. Explore Ndutu's diverse habitats, including open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes, where elephants, giraffes, gazelles, ostriches, and an impressive variety of birdlife can also be seen. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon safari. As the day comes to an end, return to your luxury tented camp for dinner and an evening of relaxation.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu – Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart from the Ndutu region and journey into the heart of Central Serengeti National Park, enjoying an extensive en-route game drive through one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. As you travel across the endless plains, your expert guide will help you spot a remarkable variety of animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, topis, hartebeests, and numerous antelope species. The Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera Valley, is renowned for its year-round wildlife and excellent predator sightings, thanks to its permanent water sources and abundant resident game. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your afternoon safari, exploring kopjes, acacia woodlands, and open savannah in search of unforgettable wildlife encounters. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon, where you can relax in comfort, enjoy a delicious dinner.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Nyumbani Collection Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the iconic Central Serengeti National Park, a region celebrated for its exceptional year-round wildlife viewing and abundant predator populations. Accompanied by your professional safari guide, explore the famous Seronera Valley, where permanent rivers and fertile plains attract a remarkable concentration of animals throughout the year. Search for the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and, if fortunate, the elusive black rhinoceros. You may also encounter cheetahs, spotted hyenas, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and countless bird species in their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your afternoon safari through the Serengeti's vast savannahs, rocky kopjes, and acacia woodlands. For a truly unforgettable experience, an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an additional cost, offering spectacular aerial view.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Nyumbani Collection Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti National Park – Arusha (Scenic Flight)

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Central Serengeti National Park as you make your way to Seronera Airstrip. This final safari offers one last opportunity to spot the park's incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs, and numerous antelope species. Upon arrival at the airstrip, board your scheduled scenic flight to Arusha, taking in breathtaking aerial views of the endless Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Highlands, and the Great Rift Valley. On arrival at Arusha Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the elegant Rivertrees Country Inn. Nestled along a tranquil river beneath towering trees, the lodge provides the perfect setting to relax after your safari adventure. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, enjoying the peaceful gardens, swimming pool, or a delicious dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients. Overnight at Rivertrees Country Inn, reflecting the unforgettable wildlife.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Rivertrees Country Inn

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

After a leisurely breakfast at Rivertrees Country Inn, enjoy your final moments in Tanzania surrounded by the lodge's peaceful gardens and tranquil atmosphere. Depending on your flight schedule, you may choose to relax at the property or take a short visit to a nearby craft market to purchase locally made souvenirs and gifts. At the appropriate time, your professional driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a scenic journey of approximately one hour through coffee plantations, local villages, and the picturesque foothills of Mount Meru. On clear days, you may also enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will assist you with your luggage and ensure you arrive in plenty of time for check-in and departure formalities. This marks the end of your unforgettable 11-day luxury Great Migration Calving Season safari. We hope you leave with lifelong memories of Tanzania's spectacular wildlife.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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