7 Days The Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari

Tour Overview

This 7-day safari is specially designed to follow the great wildebeest migration during the calving season in northern Tanzania. You will explore the best wildlife destinations including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and the famous Ndutu Area.

During January to March, the Ndutu plains become the main calving ground where thousands of wildebeest give birth. This attracts strong predator action including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards. It is one of the most dramatic wildlife experiences in Africa.

As your trusted tour operator, we carefully plan each day to give you the best wildlife viewing time, comfortable accommodation, and real safari experiences such as bush breakfasts, bush lunches, and sundowners. Our experienced guides use knowledge and communication with other guides to locate wildlife and ensure you enjoy every moment in the wild.

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Quick Facts

7 Days | 6 Nights

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Perfect for: First-time safari travelers, photographers, couples, and wildlife enthusiasts who want to experience the Great Migration calving season in comfort Style.

Moments from the Wild

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our team will welcome you and transfer you to Arusha City, about 1 hour drive. You will relax at your hotel after the journey and enjoy the calm atmosphere of Tanzania’s safari capital. In the evening, we give you a simple briefing to explain your safari, how we track animals, and how we deliver bush experiences safely and smoothly.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you drive about 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park. As you enter the park, you will see large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and many bird species. With your guide, you explore different areas where wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River.

We deliver your experience by carefully tracking animal movement and stopping at the best viewpoints. At midday, we set up a bush lunch in a safe scenic location inside the park. In the afternoon, you continue game drives before heading to Karatu.

Day 3: Karatu – Ndutu Area

After breakfast, you drive about 3–4 hours to the Ndutu Area. As you arrive, you enter open plains filled with wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. During calving season, you may see thousands of newborn calves and active predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

We guide you slowly through the plains using expert tracking to position you in the best wildlife action. The day ends with a peaceful sunset experience in the wild.

Day 4: Ndutu – Serengeti Central

After breakfast, you enjoy a morning game drive in Ndutu before heading to Serengeti National Park (Seronera area). Along the way, you may see large herds of wildebeest and zebra moving across the plains.

Inside Serengeti, you will see lions resting, leopards in trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, and elephants walking in the open savannah. We deliver the experience with bush lunch and flexible game drives based on wildlife movement, ending with a sunset sundowner.

Day 5: Serengeti Central – Full Game Drives

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater. On the way, you may still see wildlife before entering the crater. Inside, you may find lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, flamingos, and sometimes the rare black rhino.

We guide you carefully inside the crater for the best sightings. A bush lunch is served near the hippo pool, giving you a relaxing moment in nature before heading to Karatu.

Day 7: Lake Manyara – Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, you visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for flamingos, elephants, giraffes, baboons, and tree-climbing lions. We guide you through forest, lake, and open plains for a complete wildlife experience.

After a bush lunch, you drive back to Arusha City, where your safari ends. We then transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, ending your journey with unforgettable memories of Africa.

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Four Points by Sheraton Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is a luxury hotel in the heart of Arusha, Tanzania, offering a refined mix of historic charm and modern comfort. It is one of East Africa’s oldest hotels and acts as a convenient gateway to northern safari destinations such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Arusha National Park. The hotel is located about 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport and only a short drive from Arusha Airport, making it ideal for safari travelers.

You can enjoy stylish, air-conditioned rooms with modern African décor, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Room options range from queen and king rooms to balcony, pool-view rooms, and executive suites. Facilities include a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, the Hatari Bar, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, spa services, and lush tropical gardens. It is perfect for both business and leisure stays.

Kitela Lodge

Kitela Lodge is a luxury safari lodge located in the Ngorongoro Highlands near Karatu, Tanzania. It is set on a beautiful hillside overlooking a green valley, coffee plantations, and a small waterfall, offering a peaceful and scenic escape in the heart of nature.

The lodge has 20 colonial-style chalet rooms surrounded by gardens and a working farm. Each room is designed in a modern African style, combining comfort and elegance while keeping a warm and natural atmosphere. Rooms include private terraces or balconies with views of the gardens or coffee estate.

Kitela Lodge offers full-board accommodation and is open all year. It is family-friendly and eco-conscious, making it a great stop for travelers visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with Lolduare Gate being the closest entry point.

You can enjoy a swimming pool, spa treatments, and relaxing massages after safari activities. The lodge also offers farm walks, coffee plantation tours, cultural visits to nearby communities, and sundowner experiences with scenic views.

The main building includes a restaurant and lounge with fresh farm-to-table meals, making Kitela Lodge a perfect blend of relaxation, luxury, and authentic Tanzanian highland experience.

Enkutoto Migration Camp

Enkutoto Migration Camp is a luxury mobile safari camp that moves across the Serengeti to follow the Great Wildebeest Migration. This gives you the chance to experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife events from the best locations. Depending on the time of year, you can watch the famous Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti or see thousands of wildebeest calves born during the calving season in the south.

The camp has 25 spacious and comfortable safari tents, including Family Tents that are perfect for families and a Honeymoon Tent designed for couples. From June to October, the camp is based in Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, giving you easy access to the exciting Mara River crossings. From November to March, the camp moves to Ndutu in the southern Serengeti, where you can witness the incredible wildebeest calving season.

Enkirari Wilderness Camp

Enkirari Wilderness Camp is a luxury safari camp located in the Central Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. It offers an authentic wilderness experience in the heart of one of Africa’s most famous wildlife areas, with open plains stretching endlessly around the camp.

The camp has 19 spacious safari tents, each designed to give guests comfort while staying close to nature. Every tent includes en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilets, comfortable beds, quality linens, and a private veranda overlooking the Serengeti savannah.

Enkirari Wilderness Camp is open all year and is ideal for viewing wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of antelope. Its central location makes it easy to access different parts of the Serengeti for game drives and wildlife exploration.

The camp offers full-board accommodation, warm Tanzanian hospitality, expert safari guides, and a strong focus on sustainable tourism. It is a perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and true African wilderness experience.