Trip overview
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
Highlights of the Tour
- Witness the Great Migration and calving in Ndutu Plains
- Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park
- Visit the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy scenic drives through Lake Manyara National Park
- Experience authentic Tanzanian hospitality with PackupGo Safari guides
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Safari route
- Arusha
- Lake Manyara
- Ngorongoro
- Serengeti
- Ndutu
- Arusha
Lines show the order of stops, not the exact roads or flight paths.
Day by day
Day 01Arrival in Arusha
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 Tulip
Meals: Breakfast
Day 02Lake Manyara National Park
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 / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park
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 / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04Central Serengeti (Seronera)
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 / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05Seronera to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Region)
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 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6–7Ndutu Region – Calving Season Safari
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 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8Ndutu to Arusha
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 / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9Airport Transfer (Departure)
Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. End of tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional: Extend your stay with a Zanzibar beach holiday
What's included
Included
- All national park and conservation fees
- Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All meals as per itinerary (B, L, D)
- All accommodation as listed
- Daily game drives and safari activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- All government taxes and VAT
Not included
- International airfare
- Visa fees (approx. $50 USD)
- Travel & medical insurance
- Tips & gratuities (recommended $20 pp/day)
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Additional accommodations before/after tour (unless arranged)
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