Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania

On your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your safari guide, who will provide a brief introduction to your upcoming adventure. From the airport, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha, the gateway to the Tanzanian safari circuit. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have some leisure time to relax, refresh, and prepare for the adventure ahead. You may wish to explore the town or simply enjoy the serene environment of your hotel. In the evening, a detailed safari briefing will take place, where you’ll learn about the exciting calving season you’re about to experience. Dinner will be served at the hotel, and you’ll have a restful night before setting out on safari the next day.

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your adventure begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park. The journey takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, and once you arrive, you will be immersed in the wildlife-filled landscapes of this unique park. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, striking baobab trees, and high concentrations of wildlife, especially during the calving season. As you enter the park, you’ll embark on your first game drive, where the young animals born recently in the calving season are often visible. Tarangire also offers a variety of other wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, lions, and buffalo. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to your lodge for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.

Lake Manyara National Park

Today, you will journey to Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 2 hours drive), known for its beautiful scenery and diverse ecosystems, ranging from forest to open plains and lakeshore. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and the vast array of birdlife that inhabits the lake. As you explore the park, you’ll encounter herds of buffalo, giraffes, and wildebeest, as well as the unique phenomenon of the many calves that are born during this time of year. The lake’s shores and surrounding woodlands are often rich with wildlife, making this a great day to observe the newborn animals and their protective mothers. After an exciting day of game viewing, the group will return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest.

: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you’ll travel to the Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 3.5 to 4 hours drive), one of the world’s most famous natural wonders. This enormous caldera, which was once a massive volcano, is home to a thriving population of wildlife, including a significant number of rhinos. During the calving season, the crater floor is often teeming with young animals, such as wildebeest and zebras, which are protected by the caldera’s walls. The group will enjoy a half-day game drive in the crater, where you’ll see predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, all of which are drawn to the newborns. After your game drive, you’ll return to your lodge on the crater rim, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views before dinner.

Ngorongoro Crater – Ndutu (SOUTHERN SERENGETI)

This morning, you’ll head toward the Ndutu area (about 2-3 hours drive), located in the southern Serengeti, which is famous for its calving season. The Ndutu region, part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, becomes an incredible spectacle of wildlife as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras converge here to give birth. During the calving season, which takes place between January and March, the area becomes a hotspot for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, who are drawn to the abundance of newborns. The group will enjoy an afternoon game drive, witnessing the spectacle of new life and the dramatic chase by predators. You will return to your camp or lodge for the evening, sharing stories of the day’s adventures.

Ndutu (SOUTHERN SERENGETI)– Full Day Game Drive

Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area, offering ample time to witness the ongoing calving season in full swing. The plains are alive with wildebeest giving birth, and the young calves are often seen trying to stand and join their herds for the first time. This is an excellent time to observe predators, as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs are very active in the area, taking advantage of the vulnerable newborns. The group will have a picnic lunch on the plains, surrounded by wildlife, before continuing with more game drives in the afternoon. Ndutu’s diverse landscape provides incredible opportunities for photography, as the vast savannas, lakes, and acacia woodlands set the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day.

 Ndutu (SOUTHERN SERENGETI) – Departure

After a final morning game drive (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours’ drive). The Serengeti is the heart of the calving season, with the southern plains witnessing one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events—the Great Migration’s calving. The sheer number of newborn wildebeest and zebras is staggering, and predators are never far behind. After your last game drive, you’ll enjoy a scenic lunch in the park before beginning the journey back to Arusha (approximately 5-6 hours’ drive) for your flight back home. If your flight is later in the evening, you can opt to stay in Arusha for a final night before departure.