7-Day Great Migration & Calving Season-Ndutu

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing, unwinding after your flight, and taking in the tranquil surroundings. In the evening, enjoy a comprehensive safari briefing with your guide to review the exciting journey ahead before settling in for a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Spend the day on game drives exploring the park's varied landscapes, from seasonal swamps to the banks of the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers in abundance. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, giraffes, and diverse bird species before heading to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu Plains (Calving Season Experience)

Depart after breakfast and journey toward the southern Serengeti ecosystem and the Ndutu area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you arrive during the peak calving season, witness the vast short-grass plains teeming with hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and newborn calves. Enjoy off-road tracking through the acacia woodlands and open plains to observe the incredible predator-prey dynamics, followed by an evening at your Ndutu tented camp.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Exploration in Ndutu

Dedicate a full day to tracking the Great Migration herds across the Ndutu plains. Watch vulnerable young calves learn to walk within minutes of birth while big cats—including cheetahs, lions, and hyenas—capitalize on the high concentration of game. The flexibility of off-road driving in Ndutu allows for up-close wildlife encounters and extraordinary photography opportunities throughout the morning and afternoon.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu to Central Serengeti National Park

Say farewell to the calving grounds as you journey north into the heart of the iconic Serengeti National Park, transitioning into the sweeping granite kopjes and acacia woodlands of the Seronera Valley. Game drive along the way, pausing at rocky outcrops where leopards recline in sausage trees and lions bask in the sun. Reach your central Serengeti camp by late afternoon, unwinding to the distant calls of nocturnal wildlife under a brilliant, star-filled sky.

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:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the rich wildlife habitats surrounding the Seronera River, a vital year-round water source attracting dense populations of resident big cats, hippos, crocodiles, and plains game. Set out on morning and afternoon drives searching for elusive leopards along riverine foliage, cheetahs hunting across open clearings, and large lion prides guarding their territory. End the day with sunset views over the limitless plains before gathering around a campfire to share stories of the day's sightings.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration & Departure

Ascend early toward the rim of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, descending 600 meters onto the floor of this UNESCO World Heritage Site for a breathtaking final safari experience. Explore a self-contained sanctuary packed with black rhino, flamingos on Lake Magadi, massive tusker elephants, and dense lion prides. After enjoying a memorable picnic lunch by the hippo pool, climb out of the crater and transfer back toward Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.