This 8-day Luxury safari takes you through some of Tanzania’s best wildlife areas during the wildebeest calving season. You’ll start in Tarangire, known for its elephants and baobab trees, then move on to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing. From there, you’ll head to Ndutu in the southern Serengeti, where the calving migration attracts predators and offers incredible sightings over three days. After that, you’ll explore Central Serengeti before flying back to Arusha. It’s a well-paced trip that combines classic safari spots with the drama of the migration season.
After breakfast in Arusha, you’ll hit the road and head to Tarangire National Park. It’s a great introduction to the safari, known for big elephant herds and huge baobab trees. You’ll spend the day exploring the park, looking out for lions, giraffes, zebras, and plenty more. In the late afternoon, you’ll drive to your accommodation for dinner and a good night’s rest.
Start the day with a morning game drive to catch animals while they’re still active. Then after brunch, you’ll drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The scenery along the way is stunning. You’ll arrive in the early evening, just in time to settle in and have dinner at your in your accommodation near Ngorongoro crater
You’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning. The game viewing here is incredible — expect to see rhinos, elephants, hippos, and possibly a big cat or two. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you’ll drive out of the crater and continue to the Ndutu area, arriving in time for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
This is where the magic happens during calving season. You’ll spend the whole day in Ndutu tracking the wildebeest herds and watching out for predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions. If you’re lucky, you might even witness a birth. After a long day out, you’ll head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
With another full day in Ndutu, you’ll have more time to explore different parts of the area. The landscape shifts between open plains, woodlands, and seasonal lakes. Your guide will help you follow the movements of the herds and spot anything you missed yesterday. In the evening, return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Woodlands by Karibu camps
After a final morning game drive in Ndutu, you’ll begin your journey north toward Central Serengeti. The route is full of wildlife and changing scenery, so there’s plenty to see along the way. You’ll arrive at your next lodge or camp in the Serengeti by late afternoon, just in time for dinner and your first night in this new region.
Accommodation: Sametu camp by Karibu camps
Today is all about Central Serengeti. You’ll head out for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. This area is great for spotting big cats and large herds of buffalo and antelope. The rocky outcrops (kopjes) here are favorite hangouts for lions and leopards.
Accommodation: Sametu camp by Karibu camps
Enjoy a relaxed morning game drive before breakfast. Afterward, you’ll be driven to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. It’s a short scenic flight over the plains. Once you land, you’ll be transferred to your hotel or the airport, depending on your plans. Safari ends, but the memories will stick with you.
| No. of Pax | Solo | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price pp sharing | $9,570 | $7,150 | $6,850 | $6,400 | $5,900 | $5,300 |
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