6-Day Serengeti Calving Season Private Safari

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

Arrival to Tanzania and Overnight in Arusha

Get ready to be amazed when you step off the plane! Once you clear border control, look for a sign with your name —our driver will be there to assist with your luggage and take you to your hotel. You'll ride in a modern, comfortable mini-van with AC and soft drinks —perfect for unwinding after a long flight.

This is a private tour, and airport transfers are shared within your group. If you need an extra transfer, check with your travel manager, as additional charges may apply. We recommend coordinating arrival and departure times with your group to avoid extra costs.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gran Melia Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

From Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Today, your safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most exciting wildlife spots! The Tarangire River runs through the park, attracting giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and buffaloes —along with the lions that follow them. You’re almost certain to see these majestic predators!

During the dry season, the river becomes the only water source for miles, drawing huge elephant herds. Tarangire has Northern Tanzania’s largest elephant population for much of the year (especially June–October and December–March). These gentle giants aren’t shy and often come close to safari vehicles —completely safe, as they have no natural enemies and are simply curious.

What Makes It Special:

- Massive herds of elephants—Northern Tanzania’s largest!
- Prime predator sightings with lions trailing the herds
- Up-close encounters with giraffes, zebras, and buffalo
- Iconic baobab-studded landscapes
- Thrilling game drives along the Tarangire River.

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

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GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

For this day, we recommend an early start! You can opt for your breakfast to be packed in lunchboxes so you can make the most of Ngorongoro Crater’s prime morning hours, when wildlife is most active.

Ngorongoro is one of Tanzania’s most famous parks, home to the highest concentration and diversity of wildlife per square kilometer. Expect to see buffalos, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and even elusive cats like caracals and servals. If you're lucky, you might even spot a rare rhinos!

You'll enjoy lunch by a hippo lake before continuing your safari. Afterwards, you can either continue your game drive for another couple of hours or start driving directly to your next lodge.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

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)

Great Migration & Calving Season in Ndutu

Today, your safari takes you to the Ndutu region, nestled in the southwestern corner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, bordering the Serengeti. This remote and scenic area offers vast views and far fewer tourists — you’ll often feel like you have it all to yourself.

From late January to mid-March, Ndutu becomes the birthing ground for the Great Migration. Thousands of wildebeest calves are born here daily — and within minutes, they’re walking; within hours, they’re running. This incredible survival instinct is crucial in a land where predators lie in wait. Calving season draws all of Tanzania’s Big Cats: lions, leopards, cheetahs, servals, and even the elusive caracal. It’s a rare chance to witness life begin — and the wild drama that comes with it.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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)

Great Migration & Calving Season in Ndutu

Ndutu is alive with wildlife year-round — elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and other savanna animals often stroll right up to safari vehicles, curious and unbothered. Two scenic lakes, Ndutu and Masek, draw countless animals to their shores, creating peaceful, photogenic moments framed by acacia trees. But Ndutu also carries echoes of the deep past: in 1973, archaeologists uncovered stone tools and early human remains here, dating back over 500,000 years — powerful evidence that this region is part of the Cradle of Humanity.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Gran Melia Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure from Tanzania

Your Altezza driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the airport. For international flights, please be ready to leave 4 hours before departure. For domestic flights, departure from the hotel should be 3 hours before your flight. Wishing you a smooth and pleasant journey!

Note: Standard check-out is noon at Gran Melia Arusha. If you need late check-out, please inform our manager in advance.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.