Serengeti Calving Season Safari | 7 Days

Overview

Tanzania Classic Tours invites you on a 7-day safari through Ndutu, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, timed perfectly for the Great Migration’s calving season. Witness thousands of wildebeest births, thrilling predator action, and breathtaking landscapes, all in one unforgettable journey.

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Day 1

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TBA

Arrival & Tarangire National Park

Arrive in Arusha and head straight to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through this diverse landscape, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and leopards before settling into your lodge for the night.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel & Lodge

Day 2

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TBA

Tarangire to Ndutu – The Calving Grounds

After breakfast, journey to the Ndutu Area, where the Great Migration gathers during the calving season. Vast open plains become nurseries for thousands of newborn wildebeest, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, where the calls of the wild lull you to sleep.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tented Camps

Day 3-4:

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TBA

Full-Day Game Drives in Ndutu

Spend two days following the migration herds, capturing dramatic wildlife scenes as predators take advantage of the vulnerable newborns. The open terrain of Ndutu offers incredible opportunities for photography and close-up encounters with cheetahs sprinting, lion cubs playing, and wildebeest calves learning to walk.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tented Camps

Day 5

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TBA

Ndutu to Central Serengeti – Predator Paradise

Continue your safari towards Central Serengeti, home to a high concentration of big cats. Along the way, watch for leopards resting in acacia trees, large lion prides patrolling the savannah, and elephants moving across the endless plains. Enjoy a sunset game drive before resting at your lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tented Camps

Day 6

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TBA

Central Serengeti – Endless Plains of Wildlife

A full day in Central Serengeti offers thrilling game drives, where you might witness the hunt of a cheetah, the playful interactions of lion cubs, or a herd of buffalo facing off against a pride of lions. This region is teeming with life, ensuring an action-packed day.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tented Camps

Day 7

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TBA

Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

After a morning game drive in Serengeti, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa’s most stunning wildlife havens. Spot the Big Five, including rare black rhinos, before heading back to Arusha, marking the end of an extraordinary safari.