8-Day Serengeti Calving Season Safari – MidRange Tanzania

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Tour Overview

This 8-day safari offers an immersive experience of Tanzania’s Southern Serengeti during the Great Migration calving season (December–March). Witness thousands of wildebeest giving birth on the nutrient-rich Ndutu plains while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunt in this natural theatre of life.

The safari also includes visits to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti (Seronera region), and the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. Midrange lodges and luxury tented camps ensure comfort while maintaining an authentic safari experience.

This journey combines thrilling wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and cultural insights for a complete Tanzanian safari adventure.

Tour Highlights & Experiences:

Witness the Great Migration calving season in Ndutu (December–March)
Observe predator-prey interactions in a prime wildlife area
Full-day game drives in Central Serengeti and Ndutu
Explore Tarangire National Park with its elephants and baobab trees
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a Big Five experience
Optional hot air balloon safari over Ndutu plains
Combination of midrange lodges and luxury tented camps
Scenic drives through Ngorongoro Highlands
Expert safari guides ensuring exceptional wildlife sightings

Detailed Itinerary - Day by Day:

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be welcomed by your Serengeti Wakanda representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Receive a short safari briefing and spend the evening at leisure, enjoying hotel amenities or exploring Arusha town.

Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel – Midrange hotel in Arusha
Meals: At own expense
Drinks: Not included

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart at 8:00 a.m. for a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees, the park offers excellent wildlife viewing.

Explore seasonal swamps, savannah plains, and the Tarangire River from your open-roof safari vehicle. Expect encounters with elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Matete, then continue afternoon game viewing. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge – Midrange lodge near Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 3: Karatu to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward Central Serengeti. Enjoy game drives along the way, spotting lions, leopards, zebras, and wildebeest.

Stop at a Maasai village for a cultural experience and have a picnic lunch en route. Arrive in Central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, then check in at your tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Signeture Serengeti Luxury Camp – Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 4: Full Day in Central Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti (Seronera region), known for its high concentration of predators and abundant wildlife. Your guide will take you to the best areas for wildlife sightings and photography.

Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight under the African sky.

Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 5: Serengeti to Ndutu (Southern Plains)

After breakfast, depart for the Ndutu region, the heart of the Great Migration calving grounds. Explore the short-grass plains where thousands of wildebeest give birth, creating dramatic predator-prey interactions and exceptional photographic opportunities.

Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp – Midrange tented camp in Ndutu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 6: Full Day in Ndutu

Enjoy a full day of game drives across the Ndutu plains, following migrating herds and observing newborn calves. This area is also prime for predator sightings, with lions, cheetahs, and hyenas often active.

Optional: Take a hot air balloon safari (additional cost) for a breathtaking aerial view of the migration. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 7: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early for a morning game drive in Ndutu, then drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to elephants, lions, zebras, and the endangered black rhino.

Afterward, ascend the crater and continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge – Luxury lodge near Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 8: Karatu to Arusha / Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward flight, concluding your 8-day Serengeti calving safari.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Price Per Person:

Number of People	2 People	3 People	4 people	5 people	6 people
Price Per Person (USD)	3720	3280	3030	2900	2810

Tour Price Inclusions:

INCLUDES

Park fees (for non-residents)
All scheduled activities (unless labeled as optional)
Accommodation in luxury lodges and camps (unless listed as an upgrade)
Professional, English-speaking safari driver/guide
All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
All government taxes and VAT
Round-trip airport transfers
Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Drinks as specified in the day-by-day itinerary

EXCLUDES

International flights (to and from home country)
Additional accommodation before or after the safari
Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: USD 20 per person per day)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visas, etc.)
Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
Some meals, as specified in the day-by-day itinerary