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The Calving Season

The Calving Season

Enjoy a private Migration safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Ndutu, the Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, with two dedicated days in the calving grounds and a memorable crater finale.

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Overview

Enjoy a private Tanzania Migration safari from Arusha through four remarkable destinations: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, the calving grounds of Ndutu, the Central Serengeti’s endless plains and the Ngorongoro Crater. This 8-day itinerary includes an arrival night in Arusha, a night in Tarangire, two nights in Ndutu, two nights in the Central Serengeti and a night in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Game drives are shaped around the day’s wildlife activity: watching newborn herds and predators in Ndutu, exploring the Serengeti’s kopjes and hippo pools, and descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final morning among its remarkable wildlife. Travel in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking guide and choose accommodation across midrange or luxury levels. This safari suits couples, honeymooners, families, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts who want to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration during calving season, with flexible game drives, quality accommodation, and a well-paced journey.

Tarangire: An afternoon among elephants, baobabs and open landscapes, with a packed lunch inside the park.

Ndutu: Two nights in the calving grounds, where large herds gather with newborn calves and predators are never far away.

Central Serengeti: Explore the kopjes, hippo pools and open plains, with chances of lions, leopards and cheetahs.

Ngorongoro Crater: A final private game drive and picnic lunch in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife arenas.

Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests and the day's wildlife activity.

Midrange or luxury stays: Accommodation selected around your preferences and agreed package.

Migration season: Best travelled between December and March, subject to herd movements and local conditions.

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arusha
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania — Welcome to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha. Optional Arusha experiences may be arranged.

Hotel or coffee estate lodge, Arusha
Dinner
Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire — Baobabs and Elephants

Drive to Tarangire National Park, about 2 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch inside the park, then spend the afternoon exploring before returning to camp.

Lodge or tented camp, Tarangire
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Ndutu – Southern Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 3: Tarangire to Ndutu — Into the Calving Grounds

Travel to Ndutu through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a drive of about 5 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch on arrival, then set out to explore the calving grounds before returning to camp.

Lodge or tented camp, Ndutu
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Ndutu — Calves, Predators and Open Plains

Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu area, with its open plains and seasonal lakes. Enjoy a packed lunch in the area and watch for predators among the herds.

Lodge or tented camp, Ndutu
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Serengeti National Park (Central)
Day 5: Ndutu to Central Serengeti — Kopjes and Hippo Pools

Travel to the Central Serengeti, a drive of about 1.5 hours. Pass the kopjes and hippo pools, enjoy a packed lunch and continue exploring into the afternoon.

Lodge or tented camp, Central Serengeti
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti — Follow the Plains

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush and watch the plains unfold through the day.

Lodge or tented camp, Central Serengeti
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro — The Crater Opens Below

Enjoy a final morning game drive, then travel towards Ngorongoro with a packed lunch. Arrive at the crater rim by late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Lodge or tented camp, Ngorongoro Highlands
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Kilimanjaro — A Final Morning Among the Wildlife

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive and picnic lunch, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

No overnight stay included
Breakfast and packed lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route

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The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa

Inclusions

One night at a hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha.

One night at a lodge or tented camp in Tarangire.

Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in Ndutu.

Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti.

One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Meals as listed in the itinerary.

Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.

Professional English-speaking driver-guide.

Private game drives in Tarangire, Ndutu, the Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Scheduled picnic lunches on Days 2–8 as listed.

Applicable Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park fees for confirmed activities.

Agreed airport, hotel and lodge transfers.

Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.

Exclude

International flights.

Visas and other travel documentation costs.

Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.

Drinks outside the included meal plan.

Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.

Tips and gratuities.

Optional balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge visit, Maasai cultural experience, bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.

Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

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