Witness one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles on this 6-Day Calving Season Tanzania Safari a journey through the heart of the Southern Serengeti, where life begins on the vast African plains. Every year, from late January to early March, over half a million wildebeest calves are born in the Ndutu region, creating an unforgettable wildlife experience filled with new life, predator action, and raw natural beauty.
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our professional transfer guide will meet you and take you to Serval Wildlife Lodge. Here, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable evening surrounded by rescued wild animals feeding giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests while sipping fresh Tanzanian coffee. It’s the perfect introduction to the magic of Africa.
From there, journey to Tarangire National Park, home to majestic elephants, ancient baobab trees, and peaceful river landscapes. Continue your safari through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and into the Central and Southern Serengeti, where your adventure truly comes alive. The Ndutu plains will leave you speechless as you witness wildebeest and zebra giving birth, playful newborns taking their first steps, and predators like lions and cheetahs lurking nearby a powerful display of life in the wild.
End your journey at the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible concentration of wildlife. Enjoy your final game drive surrounded by elephants, rhinos, and flamingos before heading back to Arusha, where you can stop to buy a few Tanzanian souvenirs as a reminder of your once-in-a-lifetime safari experience.
This Calving Season Safari is perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and anyone who wants to experience the circle of life in its purest form surrounded by stunning landscapes, luxurious camps, and expert local guides who make every moment unforgettable.
Itinerary | Day to day
Day 1: Arrival Day – Kilimanjaro International Airport to Serval Wildlife Lodge
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Chacha Safari transfer guide. After a short briefing, drive to Serval Wildlife Lodge, a unique eco-luxury lodge where you can relax and meet some of Tanzania’s friendliest wild residents.
In the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other animals, feed them, and enjoy a peaceful cup of coffee surrounded by nature. End the day with dinner and rest at the lodge.
Distance: 45 km / 1 hour drive
Accommodation: Serval Wildlife Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Serval Wildlife – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast herds of elephants and towering baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s open savannahs and along the Tarangire River, where you can spot giraffes, lions, zebras, and many bird species.
Have a picnic lunch inside the park, then continue your game drive until evening before heading to Mvuli Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Distance: 190 km / 4 hours drive
Accommodation: Mvuli Lodge, Karatu
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Karatu – Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views and spotting wildlife along the way. Enter Central Serengeti, the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife paradise, and begin your first game drive across the endless plains.
You’ll stop for lunch inside the park and continue exploring until evening before checking in at Conserver Serengeti Camp for dinner and rest.
Distance: 250 km / 5–6 hours drive
Accommodation: Conserver Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Central Serengeti – Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
Wake up early for a morning game drive in Central Serengeti, then return to camp for breakfast. After check-out, begin your journey to the Ndutu region, located in the Southern Serengeti.
This area is the heart of the calving season, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras give birth, attracting predators like lions, hyenas, and cheetahs. It’s one of the best wildlife spectacles in Africa. Enjoy lunch inside the park and continue your game drive until evening before heading to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Distance: 150 km / 4–5 hours drive
Accommodation: Nyikani Ndutu Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive at Ndutu Area
Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains, where the Great Migration comes to life during the calving season. Watch herds of wildebeest spread across the grasslands, witness predators in action, and marvel at the incredible circle of life.
You’ll have a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive in the afternoon. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Distance: Game drive within the park
Accommodation: Nyikani Ndutu Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best safari destinations. Descend into the crater for a game drive, where you’ll spot a wide range of wildlife — including elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and flamingos.
Enjoy lunch at a picnic site inside the crater, then continue your game drive as you exit the area. Drive back to Arusha, passing by local markets where you can buy handmade souvenirs before heading to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
Distance: 300 km / 6–7 hours drive
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Included in the Safari
All park fees and government taxes
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide
Drinking water during safari
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Game drives as per itinerary
Not Included in the Safari
International and domestic flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Tips for guide and lodge staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)