Overview
Experience one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife events on this 8-day Tanzania safari, combining the world-famous Great Migration calving season in Ndutu with rich cultural encounters and iconic national parks. This journey takes you through Lake Eyasi, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Arusha, offering a perfect mix of wildlife, culture, and scenic beauty.
Travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with an expert guide, stay in comfortable mid-range lodges and migration camps, and witness thousands of wildebeest calves being born on the vast plains of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Tour Features
Mid Range
Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Not suited for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Highlights
Arrival in Arusha – Safari Gateway
Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience
Lake Eyasi to Ndutu – Into the Calving Zone
Ndutu Calving Season Safari – Wildlife Spectacle
Ndutu Calving Season Safari – Wildlife Experience.
Ndutu to Karatu – Scenic Drive & Optional Cultural Visit
Ngorongoro Crater – Big Five Safari Experience
Lake Manyara National Park & Return to Arusha
Your Safari Map
Arusha City
Lake Eyasi
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Lake Manyara National Park
Safari Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Relax or explore the town depending on arrival time. In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing and welcome dinner.
Accommodation
Pazuri Inn
After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmith communities. Experience a rare cultural journey by joining the Hadzabe on a traditional hunting walk and learning their survival techniques. Later, visit the Datoga people to witness traditional blacksmithing and pastoral life. Enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation
Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti, one of the most important wildlife areas during the migration calving season. Arrive for an afternoon game drive across the open plains filled with wildebeest, zebras, and predators.
Accommodation
Ndutu Migration Camp
Spend the day exploring Ndutu, the heart of the Great Migration calving season (December–March), where thousands of wildebeest give birth on the plains while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow closely. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Accommodation
Ndutu Migration Camp
Continue exploring Ndutu with full-day game drives, tracking predator action and witnessing unique wildlife behavior during the migration season. Enjoy picnic lunches in the bush with your guide focusing on the best wildlife viewing spots.
Accommodation
Ndutu Migration Camp
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive while exciting Ndutu and continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with chances to see migrating herds and predators along the way. Optional stop at a Maasai village for cultural interaction before arriving in Karatu in the evening.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. Enjoy a full-day game drive in search of the Big Five, along with zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and flamingos. A picnic lunch will be served on the crater floor surrounded by dramatic scenery. Later, ascend to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, elephants, flamingos, baboons, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a short game drive before returning to Arusha for airport drop-off or overnight stay, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.
Accommodation
No accommodation
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