Serengeti Wildebeest Calving Season Safari | 9 Days

Overview

Tanzania Classic Tours invites you on an unforgettable 9-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to the Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro, featuring a hot air balloon safari over the endless plains. Witness the Great Migration’s calving season, incredible predator action, and breathtaking landscapes while maximizing your safari time with a direct flight to Seronera.

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Day 1

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TBA

Fly from Zanzibar to Seronera & Explore Southern Serengeti

Board a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Seronera Airstrip in the Central Serengeti. Upon arrival, meet your guide and set off for a game drive towards the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area), where thousands of wildebeest give birth. Settle into your lodge for the night.

Lunch & Dinner

Tented Camps

Day 2-3

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TBA

Full-Day Game Drives in Southern Serengeti

Spend two full days exploring Ndutu, one of the best places to witness the Great Migration’s calving season. Watch as thousands of newborn wildebeest take their first steps while predators like lions and cheetahs prowl nearby. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives for incredible wildlife encounters.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tented Camps

Day 4

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TBA

Hot Air Balloon Safari Over Serengeti & Game Drive

Start the day with a hot air balloon safari, soaring above the Serengeti as the sun rises. Witness breathtaking aerial views of vast wildebeest herds, roaming elephants, and big cats on the hunt. After a champagne breakfast in the bush, continue your adventure with another exciting game drive.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tented Camps

Day 5-7

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TBA

Southern Serengeti – Predators & Migration Action

Spend the next three days fully immersed in the Southern Serengeti, where big cats and scavengers thrive during the calving season. Spot cheetahs sprinting across the plains, lion cubs playing, and leopards resting in trees. With multiple game drives, you’ll experience some of the best wildlife action in Africa.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tented Camps

Day 8

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TBA

Southern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After a final morning game drive in Ndutu, journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying the breathtaking scenery along the way. Relax at your lodge, set on the crater rim, and prepare for the final day’s adventure.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel or Lodge

Day 9

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TBA

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha

Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including rhinos, elephants, lions, and buffalo. Enjoy a half-day game drive before returning to Arusha, marking the end of an unforgettable safari.