6-Day The Great Migration Calving Season Safari

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

Arrival – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our Tanzania Safari Deluxe Tours representative and transferred to Arusha. Enjoy a comfortable drive through the beautiful surroundings of Mount Meru before checking in at your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and prepare for your exciting safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent baobab trees, diverse landscapes and large elephant populations. Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park's beautiful savannah plains and the Tarangire River, which attracts numerous animals, especially during the dry season. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and many bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your wildlife exploration.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Tloma Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers excellent opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and the endangered black rhino. After enjoying a picnic lunch, continue towards the Ndutu region, passing through beautiful highland scenery and wildlife-rich landscapes. Arrive at your camp in the evening.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View 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)

Ndutu

Spend a full day exploring the remarkable Ndutu plains, one of the most important locations during the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season. Between January and March, thousands of wildebeest gather across the southern Serengeti plains to give birth, creating extraordinary opportunities to witness newborn calves taking their first steps. Watch as predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas and leopards follow the herds, offering fascinating wildlife interactions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View 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

Enjoy another exciting full day exploring the Ndutu ecosystem, allowing more time to discover the incredible wildlife activity of the calving season. Follow the migrating wildebeest herds across the open grasslands and search for predators taking advantage of the abundance of newborn calves. The area is also home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, jackals and numerous bird species. Your experienced safari guide will help you discover different wildlife locations and make the most of your final full day in this spectacular region.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Ndutu

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly out to Kilimanjaro/Arusha airport

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning wildlife experience in the Ndutu region, depending on your flight schedule. Later, transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, meet your driver and continue with a road transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian calving season safari.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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