6-Day Migration Calving Safari (December to March)

Upon arrival at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our team will be there to warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. If time permits, based on your arrival schedule, you’ll have the option to enjoy an Arusha city tour, which may include visits to the renowned Cultural Heritage art gallery, bustling local markets, and the vibrant Maasai Market—perfect for picking up unique souvenirs.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Forest Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, some of the largest on the continent.

From the open roof of your safari vehicle, you’ll explore the park’s rich landscapes, including seasonal swamps, savanna plains, and the Tarangire River, which attracts an abundance of wildlife. Expect to encounter a wide variety of species such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands, warthogs, lions, leopards, and over 500 species of birds.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at Matete picnic site, offering beautiful views over the river, before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Moonbow Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After an early breakfast at your accommodation near Lake Manyara, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, arriving at the gate by mid-morning. Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Explore the crater floor, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and with some luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater.

After your game drive, ascend and continue your journey with a scenic afternoon drive to Ndutu, arriving at your lodge in time for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

You will embark on an early morning game drive to kickstart your day, followed by a full day of thrilling game viewing. The Ndutu Region, situated in the northern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, extends to the unfenced southern area of the Serengeti National Park. This unique location creates a captivating convergence of these two remarkable wilderness areas.

One of the prime game viewing spots in Ndutu is Lake Ndutu, where vast herds of animals gather. The lake serves as a crucial water source for wildlife and shares its basin with nearby Lake Masek, located just east of Ndutu within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

For an extraordinary perspective, consider adding a hot air balloon safari to your experience (available at an additional cost), allowing you to witness the breathtaking scenery from the sky during the morning hours.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After an early breakfast, you’ll spend the morning exploring the Ndutu region, an area within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area known for its rich wildlife and seasonal wildebeest migration (depending on the time of year). The region offers excellent opportunities to spot predators, as well as large herds of zebras, wildebeest, and antelope across the open plains and woodlands. After your game drive and lunch, you’ll begin the scenic drive to Karatu, located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your lodge in time for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Acacia Farm Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 2-3hr drive from Ndutu

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Eyasi, a scenic drive of about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, begin your cultural experience with a visit to the Hadzabe, one of Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherer community. You’ll join them on a short traditional hunting walk and learn about their unique way of life.

Next, visit the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmithing skills and distinctive cultural identity. You’ll observe their traditional methods of metalwork and gain insight into their daily routines.

After this enriching morning, enjoy lunch in the area before beginning your journey back to Arusha in the early afternoon, arriving by evening.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

End of Tour

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You’ll be dropped off at the airport.