5-Day Great Migration Calving Safari in Tanzania

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Arusha, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, lions, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. In the evening, head to your lodge or tented camp 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:

Furaha Luxury Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu

After breakfast, depart for the Ndutu region, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a game drive en route while taking in the breathtaking landscapes. During the calving season, thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles gather on the fertile plains, creating one of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals are frequently seen following the migration. Arrive at your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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

Spend the entire day exploring the vast Ndutu plains, where the Great Migration reaches its peak during the calving season. Witness newborn wildebeest taking their first steps while predators remain close by in search of hunting opportunities. The open grasslands also provide excellent chances to spot elephants, giraffes, ostriches, bat-eared foxes, and a variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

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

Enjoy another full day of wildlife viewing in Ndutu, allowing you to explore different areas of this remarkable ecosystem. Every game drive is unique, offering opportunities to witness predator action, family groups of elephants, graceful antelopes, and countless migratory animals spread across the plains. Your experienced guide will search for the best wildlife sightings while sharing fascinating insights into the ecosystem and animal behavior. Dinner and overnight at your camp.

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, the crater offers opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, zebras, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and, with a bit of luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and beginning your journey back to Arusha, where your unforgettable 5-day safari comes to an end.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.