5-Day Calving Season safari (December - March)
This itinerary is built around the Great Migration’s calving season, when more than half a million wildebeest give birth across the southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains. From December to March, the landscape fills with newborns, and the predators that follow, creating some of the most dramatic wildlife moments of the year.
You’ll enjoy expertly guided game drives and comfortable midrange (or optional luxury) camps set in prime viewing areas. Ideal for wildlife lovers and photographers, this safari puts you right in the heart of the action, where new life arrives and the wild story of survival unfolds.
Day 1: Arrival – Tarangire National Park
Arrive in Arusha in the morning, where your safari guide will meet you. Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobabs and abundant elephant herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, buffalo, giraffes, and more across the scenic savannah and river systems.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Day 2: Drive to Serengeti Central (Seronera)
After breakfast, begin your journey north through the highlands and enter the Central Serengeti via the Naabi Hill Gate. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, passing through wildlife-rich areas teeming with resident predators and grazing herds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Day 3: Serengeti to Ndutu Region
Start your morning with a game drive in the Central Serengeti, then drive south toward the Ndutu Region, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is the heart of the calving season, where vast herds of wildebeest give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Day 4: Full Day in Ndutu – Calving Safari
Spend the day exploring the Ndutu plains, tracking the movement of the herds and witnessing the drama of new life on the savannah. Your experienced guide will tailor the day to maximize sightings of wildebeest calving, predator interactions, and other wildlife highlights.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
Depart early for a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations. Spot the Big Five including the elusive black rhino, in the lush crater floor. After lunch, begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. Optional drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport or a hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Drinking water
Accommodation: None (End of Safari)
Inclusives:
Accommodation from camping to luxury lodges, tailored to preference.
All meals, with dining experiences that complement your accommodation choice.
Professional safari guide and vehicle for exclusive game viewing.
Park entrance fees and conservation levies.
Scheduled domestic flights within Tanzania.
Airport transfers and comprehensive travel support.
Exclusives:
International airfares.
Travel insurance.
Visa fees.
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, alcoholic beverages, and laundry.
Sleeping bags and other personal camping gear.
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.