11 Days / 10 Nights Wildebeest Migration Calving Season Safari
Description
Witness one of nature’s most dramatic events — the Great Wildebeest Calving Season — as thousands of newborns arrive and predators prowl. Combine incredible wildlife viewing with breathtaking landscapes and cultural encounters.
Tour Highlights
🐘 Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara
🦓 Calving Season experience in Ndutu (Southern Serengeti) — see thousands of newborn wildebeest and predator activity
🏹 Cultural visits with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes near Lake Eyasi
🌋 Explore the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven
🛏️ Flexible accommodations to suit luxury, mid-range, and budget preferences
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Destination: Arusha
Activity: Airport Pickup & Hotel Transfer
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for rest and safari briefing.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha / Legendary Lodge
Mid-range: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha / African Tulip
Budget: Outpost Lodge / Tulia Boutique Hotel
Meals: Dinner (if arriving early)
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Destination: Tarangire
Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire, famous for its baobabs and elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the park.
Accommodation (near Tarangire or Lake Manyara):
Luxury: Neptune Ngorongor Luxury Lodge
Mid-range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Budget: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro
Destination: Central Serengeti
Activity: Scenic Drive with Game Viewing En Route
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and into the Serengeti. Wildlife viewing begins as you enter the park.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Four Seasons Serengeti
Mid-range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Into Wild Africa Camp / Serengeti Heritage Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
estination: Central Serengeti
Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
Explore Seronera Valley’s big cats and other abundant wildlife. Depending on movement, you may catch early calving activity or predator-prey interactions.
Same accommodation as Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)
Destination: Ndutu, Southern Serengeti
Activity: Game Drive En Route
Drive southward to Ndutu — the heart of the calving season. Witness herds gathering across the plains and enjoy excellent wildlife sightings.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Ndutu Safari Lodge / Lake Masek Tented Lodge
Mid-range: Ndutu Heritage Camp
Budget: Serengeti Bush Camp (Ndutu)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6-7: Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu
Destination: Southern Serengeti – Ndutu
Activity: Game Drives
Spend the day amidst massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Watch predator activity increase around the vulnerable newborns — an exceptional opportunity for photographers and nature lovers.
Same accommodation as Day 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Activity: Descend into the Crater for Game Drive
Depart Ndutu and ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands. Later, descend into the world-renowned Crater for a half-day safari. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, flamingos, and more.
Accommodation (Crater Rim / Karatu):
Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge / Country Lodge
Budget: Eileen’s Trees Inn / Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Cultural Tour – Lake Eyasi
Destination: Lake Eyasi
Activity: Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience
Early morning visit to meet the Hadzabe tribe — Tanzania’s last hunter-gatherers. Join them in a traditional hunt and learn about the Datoga blacksmiths.
Accommodation (Lake Eyasi or return to Karatu):
Luxury: Ziwani Lodge
Mid-range: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Budget: Tindiga Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Lake Manyara National Park To Arusha
Destination: Lake Manyara
Activity: Game Drive
Explore the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara — famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and scenic beauty.
Accommodation (Back in Arusha or near airport):
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha / Rivertrees Country Inn
Mid-range: Four Points by Sheraton / African Tulip
Budget: Outpost Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Departure
Destination: Airport
Activity: Transfer to the Airport
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport in time for your flight back home.
Accommodation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast
✅ Safari Includes
All accommodation (based on selected category)
All park entry fees and government taxes
Professional safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals and bottled water during safari
Cultural tour at Lake Eyasi
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
❌ Safari Excludes
International & domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Information:
- Duration: 11 Days /10 Night
- Best Time to Visit: December, January, February, March
- Group Size: Any