7 Days Tanzania Calving Migration Safari

7 Days Tanzania Calving Migration Safari

6 Nights / 7 Days
Arusha, Tarangire, Ndutu Area, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Mto Wa Mbu Village
Family Friendly

Experience the ultimate 7-Days Tanzania Safari witnessing the Great Migration, abundant wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural village tours. Explore Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy game drives, scenic vistas, and unforgettable African sunsets. Immerse yourself in nature’s spectacle and local culture for a truly magical, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Highlight

  • Synchronize your pulse with the earth, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, big game, ancient cultures and true wild on a vast scale.
  • A visit to a rolling grasslands peppered with alkaline lakes that attract flocks of flamingos, as well as acacia woodlands and a special place for calving for the Migration herbs.
  • Explore the lush floor of the collapsed volcano in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, spend a day surrounded by lion prides, black rhinos, wading hippos, and Africa's largest elephant.
  • Enjoy complete immersion in the endless grass plains of the Serengeti, with Timeless vistas and wide horizons makes home to the Great Wildebeest Migration and the BIG FIVE.
  • Be immersed in Tanzania's great outdoors at Maasai land –ideal for culture vultures and active travelers.
  • Enjoy serenity accommodations throughout the Safari. Each lodge or Tented camps combining effortless comfort with a complete immersion in nature.

Itinerary

Arrive At Kilimanjaro Airport

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Road Transfer To Arusha
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Day 1: Arrive Tanzania –Kilimanjaro Airport, Transfer To Arusha

  • Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer to your accommodation in Arusha
  • The charming town of Arusha is renowned as the safari capital of Tanzania and offers a plethora of attractions and adventures
  • If arrive early, after check in to your lodge you can stretch up by having town tour and/or have some time to relax at the lodge and get used of the weather.
  • Dinner will be hosted and you will be briefed on the adventure that waits.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Kerama Silent Lodge / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast (HB)
Deluxe
Mt Meru Hotel  / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast (HB)
Luxury
Gran Melia ArushaSimilar - Dinner, Breakfast (HB)
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Road Transfer To Tarangire
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Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  • After breakfast hop in your 4x4 Safari jeep and enter the Tarangire National Park.
  • Tarangire rivals the Serengeti in the great number and diversity of its wildlife. It is a good choice for travelers who wish to encounter more animals (particularly elephants as its renowned for frequent sightings).
  • Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area, which offers excellent sightings as it attracts the reserves abundant wildlife. The landscape is a photographers dream too, due to the high number of scenic baobab trees and its extensive marshlands that turn swathes of the reserve.
  • Lunch will be taken to the picnic site.
  • In late afternoon drive to the accommodation for dinner and overnight
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Lake Burunge Tented Lodge / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch (FB)
Deluxe
Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge /Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch (FB)
Luxury
Tarangire Elephant Springs Camps / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch (FB)
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Road Transfer To Ngorongoro
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Day 3: Tarangire – Ndutu Area In Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • After breakfast the tour proceed to and drive Ndutu Area.
  • The Ndutu Region forms part of the northern section of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stretches to the unfenced southern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, a meeting point between these two incredible wilderness areas.
  • It’s a part of the route for annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeest and thousands of zebras, antelope and gazelles. Ndutu is also home ground for 6 species of big cats – Lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, serval and wildcats.
  • In the early months of the year – with a peak in February – the wildebeest herds are calving on the verdant grassy plains: thousands upon thousands of baby animals are born every day, attracting the attention of cheetah, lion and hyena.
  • Sightseeing to its wildlife ,Sceneries and most important the annual great Migration.
  • Evening drive to your accommodation for Dinner and Overnight.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Intimate Camp Zebra / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch (FB)
Deluxe
Enkutoto Migration Camp / Similar -  Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch (FB)
Luxury
Lake Ndutu Luxury Lodge / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch (FB)
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Road Transfer To Serengeti-Central
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Day 4: Ndutu – Serengeti National Park -Central

  • Today, the tour will proceed to Serengeti National Park with a scenic drive and en route game drive with an option of passing to Olduvai Gorge – historical site.
  • Considered the most thrilling spectacle in the animal kingdom, the annual mass migration of wildebeest and other herbivores, with their ever-attendant entourage of predators is a breathtaking experience.
  • In late afternoon proceed to your accommodation for evening leisure time, dinner and overnight.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Tukaone Camps / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
Deluxe
Zuri Camps / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
Luxury
Serengeti Explorer  / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
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Full Day in Serengeti
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Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Full Day

  • Optional Of Taking a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti Plains at Early dawn.
  • Morning in Serengeti is an experience worth cherishing. Wake up surrounded by enchanted sounds and smell of the wilderness staring at a magnificent breathtaking sunrise view at the endless plains of Serengeti.
  • Begin a day with aromatic coffee in the open air with limitless views leading up to the most exhilarating game spectacle of them all.
  • Thereafter, hop in a safari vehicle for an exciting game in central Serengeti. Considered the most thrilling spectacle in the animal kingdom, the annual mass migration of wildebeest and other herbivores, with their ever-attendant entourage of predators is a breathtaking experience.
  • Be enchanted at the evening sundowner stop with drinks, snacks and spectacular views of the Serengeti.
  • Evening gathers around a roaring campfire to share stories of the day’s magic as the African night comes alive.
  • Enjoy a delicious dinner with as you prepare for the next day’s adventures.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Tukaone Camps / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
Deluxe
Zuri Camps / Similar - Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast (FB)  
Luxury
Serengeti Explorer  / Similar - Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast (FB)
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Road Transfer To Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

  • Awake to the sights and sounds of the bush. As the warmth of the African sun slowly starts to light up the treetops and grasslands, an early morning game drives are filled with an energy that’s simultaneously exciting and soothing.
  • Today you will proceed to the Ngorongoro Crater after an early breakfast, with scenic vistas and the wildlife viewing.
  • Upon arrival descending take you through a lush highland forest, with magnificent birdlife to be spotted among the different tree species. Once on the grassy crater floor, you may discover a large variety of grazing herbivores, as well as the predators that are attracted by this abundant supply of prey.
  • Its 260sq km floor is surprisingly diverse with a permanent lake, open savannah and areas of mature woodland. Surrounded by steep, densely forested walls rising over 600m high, the effect is that of a huge natural Amphitheatre.
  • After a great day ascend the crater and drive your accommodation located in Karatu area.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Marera Valley Lodge / Similar -  Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast (FB)  
Deluxe
Ngorongoro Farm House / Similar - Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast (FB)
Luxury
Acacia Farm Lodge Karatu / Similar - Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast (FB)
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Road Transfer To Mto Wa Mbu Village
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Day 7: Karatu – Mto Wa Mbu Village – Kilimanjaro Airport

  • After leisurely breakfast, hop into your vehicles and drive to Manyara –Mto wa Mbu Village where you will have village nature walking tour and cultural experience.
  • During your visit you'll get a good feel for the social side of the village – the farms and the milling machines, the schools, markets and churches.
  • Afterward drive back to Arusha direct Kilimanjaro airport for your onward flight arrangement.
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Road Transfer To Kilimanjaro Airport
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Arrive At Kilimanjaro Airport

What to expect during your adventure safari

  • Hospitality Services
  • Ultimate Wildlife Experience
  • Private - Expert Tour Guide & Exclusive 4x4 Vehicle
  • Bumping road while in game drives

Includes

  • Return Airport transfers
  • 4x4 vehicles for the safari vehicle (pop up roof jeep).
  • Services of knowledgeable and experience English Safari driver guide
  • Accommodation and meals as mentioned on the itinerary
  • Mineral water on game drive, coffee, and some other soft drinks
  • Crater tour and government taxes.
  • Sundowners experience.
  • Mto wa Mbu Village Experience.
  • WIFI on Safari jeep
  • Binoculars
  • All National Parks entry fee, concession fees and crater services fees

Excludes

  • International Flight tickets
  • Visas - $50 per person , $100 for US Citizen
  • Olduvai Gorge - $36pp
  • Optional activities mentioned on the above itinerary
  • Hot Air Balloon over Serengeti Plains - $520pp
  • Travel/medical/baggage insurance
  • Tips, Laundry
  • Telephone bills (Whenever applicable)
  • Any other items of a personal nature

Your Journey At A Glance

  • Arrive At Kilimanjaro Airport
  • 1 Night In Gran Melia Arusha
  • 1 Night In Tarangire Elephant Springs Camps
  • 1 Night In Lake Ndutu Luxury Lodge
  • 2 Nights In Serengeti Explorer
  • 1 Night In Acacia Farm Lodge Karatu
  • Arrive At Kilimanjaro Airport

Brief Travel Guide

Visa

  • You can arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar International Airport
  • A Tanzania Visa is required is 50 USD and $100 for US citizen
  • It can be obtained online at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/

Entry Requirements

  • Valid passport, for at least six months;
  • Full visa page endorsements
  • A yellow fever vaccination card if coming from yellow fever endemic counties
  • Printed travel itinerary or reservations

Currencies Accepted

  • Tanzania’s currency is the Tanzania Shilling (TZS)
  • US dollars are widely preferred but,
  • Euros and British Pounds are also accepted.
  • Dollar notes before 2006 are not accepted.

Climate & Weather

  • Dry season: Dec - Feb & Jun - Aug
  • Wet season: Mar - May & Sept - Nov
  • 27°C and 29°C - Average daily temperatures
  • Night temperatures can drop to 15°C

Transport Systems

  • Top national parks can be accessed by scheduled domestic flights
  • We provide the best and comfortable 4x4 vehicles for road transfers

Travel Seasons

  • Peak Season: Jan & Feb ,July – Oct & from 15th Dec – 31st
  • High / Shoulder season: Mar , Jun & Nov
  • Low/ Green season: April - May

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