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6 Days Calving Season Safari

6 Days | Southern Serengeti, Tanzania

6 Days
Southern Serengeti
Calving Season Safari
8,000
Births Daily
6
Days
3
Parks
100%
Drama
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Trip Type
Calving Season Safari
Location
Southern Serengeti, Tanzania
Group Size
2 - 8 People
Accommodation
Lodges & Tented Camps
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Highlights

Tour Highlights

Witness up to 8,000 wildebeest births daily on the Ndutu plains
Predator-prey drama — lions, cheetah and hyenas target vulnerable calves
Southern Serengeti Ndutu plains — the calving epicentre
Ngorongoro Crater — Big Five in the world's largest caldera
Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined shores
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania — prepare for calving season.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Evening briefing on the incredible calving season ahead.
Overnight: Arusha Hotel
2
Lake Manyara
Flamingo-lined shores and tree-climbing lions.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact gem beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Look for the famous tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippo pools, and blue monkeys in the groundwater forest.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
3
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the world's greatest wildlife amphitheatre.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot the Big Five including the critically endangered black rhino. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool surrounded by flamingos.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
4
Southern Serengeti Calving Grounds
Enter the Ndutu plains — the calving epicentre.
Drive to the Southern Serengeti Ndutu plains, where over 500,000 wildebeest congregate for the annual calving season (Dec-Mar). Witness newborn calves taking their first steps within minutes of birth — a survival imperative as predators circle.
Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge
5
Full Day Calving Area
Immersive day in the calving grounds.
Full day exploring the calving grounds. Watch the incredible cycle of life unfold — up to 8,000 births per day during peak season. Predators are everywhere: lion prides, cheetah, hyena clans, and jackals all target vulnerable newborns. Spectacular photography opportunities.
Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge
6
Departure
Final morning and return to Arusha.
Early morning game drive for last calving season sightings. Drive back through the Ngorongoro highlands to Arusha. Transfer to the airport or your hotel.
Day ends at Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
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Tour Packages

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Standard
$3,400 / person
  • Lodges & tented camps
  • Professional safari guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle transport
  • All park entry fees
  • Full-board meals
  • Bottled drinking water
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Premium
$6,200 / person
  • Luxury lodges throughout
  • Private expert safari guide
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All park & conservation fees
  • Premium full-board dining
  • Sundowner drinks included
  • Cultural village visit
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Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need

Included

  • All park entry and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Airport transfers

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Kilimanjaro
  • Tanzania tourist visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides
  • Personal expenses & souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages
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