Overview
Experience the ultimate migration adventure on this 5-day fly-out calving season safari through Tanzania’s premier wildlife havens. Begin with an overland journey to Tarangire National Park, exploring iconic baobab landscapes and massive elephant herds. Ascend to the lush volcanic highlands before descending into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, a natural volcanic caldera hosting a dense concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino. Journey onward into the short-grass plains of the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu region, arriving precisely when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest gather for the synchronized calving season. Witnessing newborns take their first steps naturally draws intense predator action. Conclude your extraordinary safari with a scenic wilderness flight directly out of Ndutu to Arusha or Zanzibar, completely maximizing your viewing time.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, your professional driver-guide will greet you warmly and transfer you to your comfortable midrange hotel in Arusha. This charming property offers a peaceful sanctuary to relax and wash away the dust of your international travels. Spend your afternoon unwinding by the outdoor swimming pool or walking through the quiet, lush gardens. In the evening, gather for a comprehensive pre-safari briefing from your expert guide, followed by a delicious welcome dinner featuring excellent local and international cuisine to comfortably launch your classic African safari adventure.
Accommodation:
Name : TULIA BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA (Full Board, Drinks Not Included)
Version : Hotel
Rank : Midrange
Day 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK TO KARATU
Depart Arusha after an early breakfast for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, an untamed wilderness famous for giant baobab trees and massive elephant populations. Embark on a rewarding game drive along the Tarangire River, the primary water source drawing thousands of animals. Watch for lions, giraffes, leopards, and zebras gathering along the banks. Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint inside the park surrounded by beautiful landscapes. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to the cooler, green highlands of Karatu, checking into your welcoming countryside lodge for a fresh dinner.
Accommodation:
Name : EILEEN’S TREES INN (Full Board, Drinks Not Included)
Version : Lodge
Rank : Midrange
Day 3: KARATU TO NGORONGORO CRATER TO NDUTU
After an early breakfast, travel to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into this ancient, unbroken volcanic caldera for an unforgettable morning safari. The crater floor acts as a thriving natural sanctuary, home to nearly 30,000 animals, including the endangered black rhino and giant elephant bulls. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Afterward, ascend the crater floor and journey onward into the short-grass plains of the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu region. Arrive at your authentic midrange tented camp by evening for a warm campfire, storytelling, and a delicious candlelit dinner.
Accommodation:
Name : HERITAGE NDUTU CAMP / KATI KATI NDUTU CAMP (Full Board, Drinks Not Included)
Version : Camp
Rank : Midrange
Day 4: FULL DAY IN THE NDUTU CALVING PLAINS
Spend a thrilling, unrestricted day tracking the Great Migration across the fertile Ndutu plains. Because Ndutu allows regulated off-road driving, your expert guide can safely position the vehicle to view spectacular predator-prey interactions up close. The calving season brings endless green pastures to life, where you can witness vulnerable newborn calves learning to run within minutes of birth. Scan the surrounding acacia woodlands for hunting cheetahs, prides of lions, and spotted hyenas capitalizing on the sheer abundance of wildlife. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch out in the wild bush, returning to camp late afternoon for hot safari showers.
Accommodation:
Name : HERITAGE NDUTU CAMP / KATI KATI NDUTU CAMP (Full Board, Drinks Not Included)
Version : Camp
Rank : Midrange
Day 5: FLY OUT FROM NDUTU (TO ARUSHA OR ZANZIBAR)
Enjoy a final morning breakfast surrounded by the sights and sounds of the active calving plains. Pack your bags and embark on a final, short en-route game drive as your guide transfers you directly to the remote Ndutu airstrip. Board your scheduled domestic flight, bidding farewell to the sweeping southern plains as you soar back over the dramatic Great Rift Valley. Depending on your travel plans, your scenic flight will land in Arusha for your international connection home, or fly directly to the spice island of Zanzibar for a relaxing beach extension, marking the conclusion of your safari.
Included
- Park fees
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- All transportation
- Round-trip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Included
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips to your safari Guide (tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Additions: Optional Activities After Booking Confirmations
- Travel insurance;
- Visa fee