5-Day Serengeti Migration Calving Safari

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

Arusha to Central Serengeti

Your safari begins in Arusha as you drive through the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Highlands on your way to the heart of Serengeti National Park. Along the route, you’ll enjoy game viewing across the endless plains before reaching Central Serengeti, famous for its resident big cats. By evening, you arrive at your lodge or camp, ready to relax after your first thrilling day in the wilderness.

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:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti to Ndutu (Calving Grounds)

After breakfast, your journey continues south towards the Ndutu plains, where the wildebeest migration gathers during the calving season. This fertile area offers an incredible chance to witness thousands of newborn calves and the dramatic predator-prey interactions that follow. Your afternoon game drive brings you close to this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle before settling in at your camp in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Under Canvas

• Luxury tented bush camp bordering Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu Full-Day Game Drive

Today is dedicated to exploring the Ndutu ecosystem. With a full-day game drive, you’ll have the best opportunity to see massive wildebeest herds, zebras, gazelles, and predators on the hunt. The calving season is a photographer’s dream, filled with dramatic moments of life and survival. After an unforgettable day in the plains, return to camp for dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Under Canvas

• Luxury tented bush camp bordering Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

An early morning drive offers final glimpses of the migration herds before you depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Passing through scenic landscapes, you arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon. Here you enjoy breathtaking views over the vast crater floor before heading to your lodge for the evening.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha

On your last day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater’s enclosed ecosystem is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and abundant birdlife. After a half-day game drive and picnic lunch, you ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure 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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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