8-Day Calving Season Safari
8-Day Calving Season Safari
From $5,895 per person
Experience nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacle on this exclusive 8-day journey across Tanzania’s northern circuit, designed by Tanzania Tourism Safaris. From the sweeping baobab-dotted plains of Tarangire to the shimmering alkaline lake of Manyara, through the birthing grounds of Ndutu and into the big-cat territory of the Serengeti, every stop is curated to showcase the drama, rhythm, and raw beauty of the African wilderness. Timed to coincide with the wildebeest calving season, this itinerary offers an unrivaled chance to witness the beginning of the Great Migration. End your adventure in the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven unlike any other.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), our warm and professional team will be there to greet you. You’ll be transferred to your lodge in Arusha, where you can relax after your journey. Later, you’ll meet your safari guide for a personalized briefing over dinner. This is where your adventure with Tanzania Tourism Safaris begins.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Planet Lodge – Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart with picnic lunches for Tarangire National Park, an underrated gem known for its ancient baobab trees and vast elephant herds. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a magnet for wildlife, offering exceptional game viewing. Enjoy a full-day game drive before heading to your scenic tented camp overlooking Lake Burunge.
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Today’s journey leads to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse ecosystem nestled below the Great Rift Valley wall. Navigate through dense groundwater forest, home to troops of baboons, and out onto the floodplains where flamingos and hippos gather. After a scenic game drive, ascend the escarpment to the town of Karatu, where your lodge awaits.
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge – Karatu
Day 4: Karatu – Olduvai Gorge – Ndutu Game Reserve
After breakfast, drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a special stop at Olduvai Gorge, the famed archaeological site often referred to as the Cradle of Mankind. Continue on to Ndutu, located between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, which hosts the wildebeest calving season from January to March. The landscape is alive with life as thousands of newborn calves take their first steps in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Ndutu
Day 5: Ndutu Game Drives
Spend the day exploring the plains of Ndutu during one of nature’s most dramatic events—the mass birth of wildebeest calves. With approximately 8,000 calves born daily, predator-prey interactions are at their peak. Watch lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds while the vast landscape pulses with movement and survival. Return to camp for a hearty dinner under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Ndutu
Day 6: Ndutu – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
Today, continue north into the heart of the Serengeti. The park’s reputation as one of the greatest wildlife habitats on earth is well-earned. Golden-maned lions prowl the plains, leopards rest in acacia trees along the Seronera River, and cheetahs patrol the open savannah. Enjoy thrilling game drives en route to your stylish and tranquil camp in the central Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Sound of Silence Camp – Central Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
After breakfast, exit the Serengeti and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a truly immersive game viewing experience. This intact volcanic caldera is home to around 25,000 large animals including endangered black rhinos, lions, buffalo, and massive tusked elephants. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending the rim and continuing to your lodge in Karatu.
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge – Karatu
Day 8: Karatu – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Arusha. Depending on your onward travel plans, we will transfer you either to Arusha Airport for a flight to Zanzibar or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure.
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch (Packed)
Tour Price Includes
All airport transfers
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
All meals on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
Bottled water during game drives
Tour Price Excludes
Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
Additional lodge nights
International flights
From $5,895 per person
Price varies by group size
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