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Experience the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season on this unforgettable 4-day Tanzania safari. Witness thousands of wildebeest gathering across the Serengeti plains as newborn calves take their first steps and predators follow the herds.
The calving season creates exceptional opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and other predators in action. With abundant wildlife, dramatic encounters, and stunning Serengeti landscapes, this Tanzania safari tour offers an incredible opportunity to experience one of Africa’s greatest natural spectacles.
This Tanzania safari can start in JRO or Arusha.
Trip Type: All of our safaris in Tanzania are private, ensuring that you will get the most out of your experience in Tanzania.
Best time to visit: late December to early March
If you have more time, consider pairing these Tanzania safari tours with an exhilarating climbing Kilimanjaro tour or a leisurely beach holiday in Zanzibar!
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Pick up & drop off at Arusha town (any hotel)
Game viewing in 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof on exclusive basis
Park fees and conservation fees as per itinerary
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation in mid-range safari lodges or tented camps
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Drinking water, Soft drinks, Beer, and wine in Jeep
Binoculars
18% VAT on park fees and game drives for safari.
International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages at accommodations
Airport transfers (unless stated otherwise)
🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner
🏕️ Accommodation: Under the Shade Safari Lodge

Begin your day with an early drive from Arusha through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy a stop overlooking the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater before continuing toward the Ndutu region.
After approximately five to six hours, arrive in Ndutu, one of the best areas to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season. The region is known for its lush grasslands, acacia trees, seasonal lakes, and abundant wildlife.
Enjoy your first game drive through the migration plains, where thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth. Keep an eye out for newborn calves and predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Continue to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the spectacular Serengeti wilderness.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏕️ Accommodation: Sero Tented Camps

After breakfast, begin the day with an exciting game drive in the Ndutu area, one of the best places to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration during calving season. Explore the beautiful plains and enjoy excellent opportunities to see wildebeest, newborn calves, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife.
After a half-day game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Crater rim. The journey covers approximately 75 km and takes around 2.5 hours, with opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way.
Arrive at the crater rim and take in the breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most spectacular natural wonders. Later, enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay at your accommodation.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏕️ Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an early morning game drive, when wildlife is most active. Explore the crater floor and look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
As the temperature rises, visit the famous hippo pool and watch these impressive animals cooling off in the water. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch beside the lake before continuing your final game drive through the crater.
After a last opportunity to enjoy Ngorongoro’s incredible wildlife and scenery, ascend to the crater rim and begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening and marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.
| Language | English, French, Germany, Spanish |
|---|---|
| Transport | 4x4 Safari Jeep |
| Accommodation | Mid-Range Accommodation |
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