8-Day The Great Wildebeest Migration – Calving Season Safari

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its:

• Iconic baobab trees

• Giant elephant herds

• Dry season migration of over 250,000 animals

Enjoy a picnic lunch and a scenic game drive through the park’s varied landscapes. As the sun sets, unwind with sundowners overlooking the Tarangire River.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp of your choice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Head out to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Known for its unique ecosystem, this park offers:

• Tree-climbing lions

• Flamingo-filled lake

• Troops of baboons, giraffes, elephants, and hippos

• Scenic groundwater forests

Enjoy a relaxed game drive with a picnic lunch, followed by sunset views from your lodge.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp of your choice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive into the heart of the Ndutu region, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and part of the Southern Serengeti ecosystem.

From December to April, thousands of wildebeest congregate here to calve on the short-grass plains, creating dramatic scenes of survival as predators lurk nearby.

Enjoy a game drive through woodland, savanna, and soda lakes.

Overnight: Ndutu tented camp or lodge of your choice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains, rich with wildlife and drama. Key highlights include:

• Newborn wildebeest calves (Feb–Mar peak)

• High predator activity: lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs

• Scenic habitats: swamps, woodlands, and lakes

You’ll witness a true circle of life: newborns learning to stand, predators on the hunt, and herds moving in unison.

Overnight: Ndutu tented camp or lodge of your choice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Travel north to the Seronera region of the Serengeti, known for:

• Year-round big cat sightings (lion, leopard, cheetah)

• Resident herds of elephants, buffalo, and antelope

• Dramatic kopjes and riverine forests

Optional: Add a sunrise hot air balloon safari for an unforgettable aerial view (extra cost).

Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp of your choice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see:

• Black rhinos, lions, zebras, hippos, and more

• Abundant birdlife, including flamingos

• A self-contained ecosystem inside a volcanic caldera

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, then drive to your lodge near Lake Manyara for dinner and rest.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp of your choice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wrap up your journey with an immersive visit to Mto wa Mbu village. Join a walking or biking tour through banana farms, rice fields, and local markets.

Meet artisans and learn about:

• Traditional banana beer making

• Makonde woodcarvings & tribal painting styles

• Local life in one of Tanzania’s most diverse communities

After a delicious local lunch, return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch