Safari Overview
This 7-day safari takes you to Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations during one of nature’s greatest spectacles — the Great Migration calving season. Every year between January and March, over 500,000 wildebeest calves are born in the short-grass plains of the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu area. This attracts predators in large numbers, making it the best time to witness dramatic predator-prey encounters alongside newborn wildlife.
Along the way, you’ll also explore Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobabs, and the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Big Five can be spotted in one day.
Highlights:
Witness the wildebeest calving in Ndutu (Southern Serengeti).
See predators in action: lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.
Game drives in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater.
Scenic landscapes: baobabs, crater highlands, and endless plains.
Family-friendly lodges and tented camps close to the action.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Destination: Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha.
Activities: Meet & greet by your Siafu Tanzania Safari guide, transfer to lodge. Safari briefing and overnight rest.
Attractions: Beautiful views of Mt. Meru, cultural welcome, relaxation before the adventure.
Accommodation: Family lodge in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Destination: Tarangire National Park (2–3 hrs drive).
Activities: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Attractions: Large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, diverse birdlife, lions and giraffes.
Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.
Day 3: Tarangire → Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Destination: Drive via Karatu and Ngorongoro highlands to Ndutu area (approx. 5–6 hrs with stops).
Activities: Afternoon game drive en route to your camp.
Attractions: First glimpse of wildebeest herds gathering in the Ndutu plains. Scenic drive across highlands.
Accommodation: Tented camp in Ndutu (close to calving grounds).
Day 4: Ndutu – Calving Season Game Drive
Destination: Ndutu Plains (Southern Serengeti).
Activities: Full-day game drive around Ndutu short-grass plains.
Attractions: Witness wildebeest mothers giving birth, newborn calves taking first steps, predators hunting in action. Excellent photography opportunities.
Accommodation: Ndutu tented camp.
Day 5: Ndutu – Predator & Migration Safari
Destination: Southern Serengeti / Ndutu.
Activities: Early morning and afternoon game drives.
Attractions: Lion prides, cheetahs stalking newborns, hyena clans, golden sunsets over the plains.
Accommodation: Ndutu tented camp.
Day 6: Ndutu → Ngorongoro Crater
Destination: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater (3–4 hrs).
Activities: Descend 600m into the crater for a half-day game drive. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Attractions: The Big Five in one place — rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards; flamingos and hippos at the lake.
Accommodation: Lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu.
Day 7: Karatu → Arusha / Departure
Destination: Drive back to Arusha (2–3 hrs).
Activities: Optional cultural visit at a Maasai village or local market on the way. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Attractions: Cultural immersion and final scenic drive.
✅ Inclusions
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking safari guide.
Park entry fees.
Full-board accommodation during safari.
Airport transfers.
❌ Exclusions
International flights.
Visa fees and travel insurance.
Personal expenses (tips, drinks, souvenirs).
