6-Day Serengeti Calving Safari (December -March)

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

Airport pick up and Arusha city tour

Upon arrival at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our team will be there to warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. If time permits, based on your arrival schedule, you’ll have the option to enjoy an Arusha city tour, which may include visits to the renowned Cultural Heritage art gallery, bustling local markets, and the vibrant Maasai Market—perfect for picking up unique souvenirs.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, some of the largest on the continent.

From the open roof of your safari vehicle, you’ll explore the park’s rich landscapes, including seasonal swamps, savanna plains, and the Tarangire River, which attracts an abundance of wildlife. Expect to encounter a wide variety of species such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands, warthogs, lions, leopards, and over 500 species of birds.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at Matete picnic site, offering beautiful views over the river, before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the 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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Transfer to Ndutu

After an early breakfast at your accommodation near Karatu, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, arriving at the gate by mid-morning. Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Explore the crater floor, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and with some luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater.

After your game drive, ascend and continue your journey with a scenic afternoon drive to Ndutu, arriving at your lodge in time for dinner and overnight.

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:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu

You will embark on an early morning game drive to kickstart your day, followed by a full day of thrilling game viewing. The Ndutu Region, situated in the northern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, extends to the unfenced southern area of the Serengeti National Park. This unique location creates a captivating convergence of these two remarkable wilderness areas.

One of the prime game viewing spots in Ndutu is Lake Ndutu, where vast herds of animals gather. The lake serves as a crucial water source for wildlife and shares its basin with nearby Lake Masek, located just east of Ndutu within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

For an extraordinary perspective, consider adding a hot air balloon safari to your experience (available at an additional cost), allowing you to witness the breathtaking scenery from the sky during the morning hours.

Main Destination:

Southern 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:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive in Ndutu & Transfer to Karatu

After an early breakfast, you'll spend the morning exploring the Ndutu region, an area within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area known for its rich wildlife and seasonal wildebeest migration (depending on the time of year). The region offers excellent opportunities to spot predators, as well as large herds of zebras, wildebeest, and antelope across the open plains and woodlands.

After your game drive and lunch, you’ll begin the scenic drive to Karatu, located on the lush highlands just outside Ngorongoro. Arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, nestled in the peaceful surroundings of the crater highlands.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Southern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience & Transfer to Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Eyasi, a scenic drive of about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, begin your cultural experience with a visit to the Hadzabe, one of Tanzania's last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes. You'll join them on a short traditional hunting walk and learn about their unique way of life.

Next, visit the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmithing skills and distinctive cultural identity. You’ll observe their traditional methods of metalwork and gain insight into their daily routines.

After this enriching morning, enjoy lunch in the area before beginning your journey back to Arusha in the early afternoon, arriving by evening.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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