Designed for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike, this 9-day safari immerses you in the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration during calving season — a dramatic spectacle where over 8,000 baby wildebeests are born daily across the Ndutu and Southern Serengeti plains.
Travel during mid-January to March, when predator activity is at its highest. Expect intense wildlife action with incredible chances to witness hunts by lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas, all attracted by the vulnerable newborns scattered across the lush plains.
Best Time to Visit: Mid-January – March
Style: Classic Safari | Private Tour | Family & Photographer Friendly
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be greeted by your PackupGoSafari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for rest and overnight stay. Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel or The African TulipMeals: Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush forest, soda lake, tree-climbing lions, and large elephant populations. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and picnic lunch. Accommodation: Tloma Lodge / SimilarMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." After lunch, continue your journey into Serengeti National Park, arriving for a sunset game drive. Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge / SimilarMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day game drive in Seronera, the central Serengeti area known for its year-round predator sightings and abundance of wildlife. Follow the herds and keep your camera ready for big cats on the hunt. Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge / SimilarMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive toward the Ndutu area, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. This is the core region for the calving season—expect large concentrations of wildebeest and exciting predator activity. Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge / Similar Tented CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend two full days in the Ndutu plains, tracking the herds and watching newly born calves take their first steps. Predator sightings are common, with thrilling action likely throughout the day. Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge / Similar Tented CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a final morning game drive, depart Ndutu and return to Arusha via the scenic highlands. Arrive in the late afternoon for a relaxing evening. Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / SimilarMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. End of tour. Meals: BreakfastOptional: Extend your stay with a Zanzibar beach holiday
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