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This safari is designed around one of nature’s most extraordinary events the wildebeest calving season. Over 500,000 newborn calves take their first steps on the Ndutu plains, attracting intense predator action and unforgettable photographic opportunities. You will stay inside prime wildlife areas for maximum viewing, guided by expert local safari professionals who understand migration patterns and best viewing times. Luxury camps and lodges are carefully selected to provide comfort, intimacy, and authentic wilderness ambiance. This tour offers a perfect balance of breathtaking wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and exclusive luxury hospitality crafting a once-in-a-lifetime Tanzanian safari experience.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Location Name: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Return Location: You will be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha or at the airport
Itinerary
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1Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be welcomed by your safari guide. Transfer to your luxury hotel in Arusha and relax as you prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by lush gardens and views of Mount Meru.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Explore this beautiful wilderness known for huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue your afternoon safari. Later, drive to Kitela Lodge for dinner and overnight.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Serengeti National Park
Depart Tarangire after breakfast and drive toward the Ndutu area, the heart of the calving season. Arrive for an afternoon game drive and witness vast wildebeest herds spread across the Ndutu plains. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas closely follow the herd during this season. Dinner and overnight at Lake Masek Tented Lodge.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu region, the epicenter of the Great Calving Migration. This is where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest give birth between January and March. Predators are highly active, providing incredible sightings and dramatic wildlife interactions. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route to Olkarien. The area around Olkarien Gorge is known for its dramatic landscapes and excellent opportunities to spot big cats. Continue your safari through the plains and arrive at camp in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Olkarien.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Explore the nearby valleys and open savannahs, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and the ever-present wildebeest herds. Your guide will design the day around the movement of wildlife for the best experience. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, begin your journey from Serengeti to the Ngorongoro area. Enjoy game viewing along the way before arriving at Naserian Safari Camp in the late afternoon. Relax with stunning views in this peaceful location before dinner and overnight.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
8Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This natural amphitheater is home to an incredible density of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and—if you are lucky—the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lakeside before driving back to Arusha. Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward flight.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Arrival in Arusha
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Tarangire → Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Full-Day Calving Experience in Ndutu
Ndutu → Serengeti (Olkarien)
Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Arusha / Departure
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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