Migration Safari Planning
Serengeti Calving Season Safari
A focused Great Migration itinerary timed for the southern Serengeti and Ndutu calving season. Expect wide plains, newborn wildebeest, predator action, and excellent photographic opportunities in green-season light.
Best time to travel - Jan - Mar
Duration
7 Days
Destinations
Arusha,
Ngorongoro Crater,
Ndutu,
Central Serengeti,
Arusha,
Best Time
Jan - Mar
Starts / Ends
Arusha / Arusha
Route Overview
Your Safari Route - Day By Day
•
Arusha
Day 1 — Arrival
•
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 2 — Crater Wildlife
•
Ndutu
Day 3 · Day 5 — Calving Plains
•
Central Serengeti
Day 6 — Serengeti Valleys
•
Arusha
Day 7 — Departure
The Full Itinerary
What To Expect - Each Day
All arrivals, game drives, lodge moves, and departure details mapped throughout.
Day 1
Arrival In Arusha
Arusha
Arrive in Tanzania and meet your guide for a migration-focused briefing.
Accommodation
Arusha Coffee LodgeMeals Included
Dinner
01
Day 2
Arrival In Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a dense wildlife experience before continuing toward the southern plains.
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena Safari LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Day 3
Arrival In Arusha
Ndutu
Drive into the Ndutu area where wildebeest herds gather during the calving season.
Accommodation
Ndutu Safari LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Day 4
Arrival In Arusha
Ndutu
Spend the day following herd movements, looking for newborn calves, cheetahs, lions, and hyenas.
Accommodation
Ndutu Safari LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04
Day 5
Arrival In Arusha
Ndutu
Another full day gives flexibility to track fresh predator activity and move with the herds.
Accommodation
Ndutu Safari LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05
Day 6
Arrival In Arusha
Central Serengeti
Travel north through Serengeti habitats, ending in the central region for classic plains game.
Accommodation
Serengeti Serena Safari LodgeMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06
Day 7
Arrival In Arusha
Arusha
Take a final morning game drive before flying back to Arusha for departure.
Accommodation
Departure DayMeals Included
Breakfast, Lunch
07
Pricing
Tour Pricing & What Is Included
from
$3,650
per person / double occupancy
All bookings and payments are handled directly through our office in Arusha, Tanzania.
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What Is Included
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide fees
Park fees and conservation fees fees
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary fees
Meals listed each day and bottled water on safari fees
Not Included
International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Premium drinks and personal expenses
Guide and lodge staff gratuities
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Related Reading
Best Time to See the Great Migration in Tanzania
A simple guide to choosing the right season for a Great Migration safari in Tanzania.
Serengeti vs Ngorongoro: Which Safari Stop Matters Most?
A placeholder comparison of two classic northern Tanzania safari destinations.
What to Pack for a Tanzania Safari
Essential packing reminders for a comfortable Tanzania safari.
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