Great Migration
7-Day Calving Migration & Serengeti Safari
Combines the calving season in the southern Serengeti with extended time in the central Serengeti ecosystem. Two full days in Ndutu at the peak of the migration, followed by two days in the central plains for year-round big cat and elephant country. A complete Serengeti experience in seven days.
From €3,592 per person
Best time to travel — January – March
Duration
7 Days
Destinations
Arusha,
Tarangire,
Ngorongoro,
Ndutu,
Ndutu ,
Central Serengeti ,
Arusha,
Best Time
January – March
Starts / Ends
Arusha - Arusha
Your Safari Route — Day By Day
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Arusha
Arrival & Morning Game Drive
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Tarangire
Full Day Game Drive
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Ngorongoro
Travel south into Ndutu as the landscape opens into the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti.
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Ndutu
Full Game Drive
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Ndutu
Drive north from Ndutu into the central Serengeti, with game viewing continuing along the route
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Central Serengeti
A full day exploring the central Serengeti with morning and afternoon drives across the open plains, riverine forest, and rocky kopjes
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Arusha
Morning Game Drive & Departure
Your Safari — Day By Day
All arrivals, game drives, lodge moves, and departure details mapped throughout.
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Depart Arusha after breakfast for Tarangire National Park. The park's river systems and open savannah provide excellent game viewing on arrival, with large elephant herds, giraffes, and numerous predator species. A first afternoon drive sets the pace for the week.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
01
Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire
Drive into the Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the crater floor for a full afternoon game drive. The crater's concentration of wildlife — lions, rhinos, hippos, flamingos at Lake Magadi — makes it one of the most rewarding single-day experiences on any Tanzania safari.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Ngorongoro → Ndutu
Ndutu / Southern Serengeti
Travel south into Ndutu as the landscape opens into the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti. During calving season, the wildebeest herds are enormous and predator activity is intense. Game viewing typically begins well before reaching camp.
Accommodation
Malaika Ndutu Luxury Camp
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Ndutu
Ndutu / Southern Serengeti
A full day in Ndutu tracking the calving herds and the predators that follow them. Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are all commonly encountered, and the open terrain offers excellent visibility for both wildlife observation and photography.
Accommodation
Malaika Ndutu Luxury Camp
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04
Ndutu → Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Drive north from Ndutu into the central Serengeti, with game viewing continuing along the route. The central plains offer a different character to the southern ecosystem — more diverse habitats, permanent rivers, and year-round predator concentrations.
Meals Included
05
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
A full day exploring the central Serengeti with morning and afternoon drives across the open plains, riverine forest, and rocky kopjes. Lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs are all regularly encountered in this part of the park.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06
Serengeti → Arusha (Flight)
Arusha
A short morning drive before transferring to Seronera airstrip for the scheduled return flight to Arusha. Seven days in the Serengeti ecosystem — from the calving plains of the south to the classic game country of the centre.
Accommodation
Departure
Meals Included
Breakfast
07
Tour Pricing & What Is Included
from
€3,592
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 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof fees
Professional English-speaking driver guide fees
All park fees and conservation fees fees
Accommodation and meals as listed in the itinerary fees
Bottled mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee during game drives fees
Airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport) fees
All sightseeing and game viewing as specified fees
Government taxes (18% VAT) fees
Return flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha fees
Not Included
International and domestic flights
Travel and medical insurance
Visa fees
Guide and lodge staff gratuities (recommended: USD 20 per person per day)
Balloon safari (USD 500 per person)
Premium drinks at lodges and camps
Laundry service
Drone permits
Any items of a personal nature
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