7-Day Calving Seasons Serengeti Migration Safari

Arrival in Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport)

Day 1Arrival in Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport) Arrival in Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport) Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Utukufu Travels & Adventures and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. This vibrant town, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, is the ideal place to rest and prepare for your upcoming safari. Accommodation: After check-in, you’ll have time to unwind and enjoy the comforts of your lodge. Whether relaxing in the garden, enjoying a refreshing drink, or settling into your room, this is your time to recover from the journey. Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: Outpost Lodge Budget lodge located in Arusha (City) Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha-Tarangire National Park

Day 2Arusha-Tarangire National Park Arusha-Tarangire National Park In the morning, your personal safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation. You will embark on your journey toward Tarangire National Park. The route traverses Maasai plains dotted with acacia trees, where you’ll observe Maasai herding cattle, walking along the road, or riding bicycles. Known for its large elephant herds, Tarangire is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. From the open roof of our safari vehicle, you will explore the seasonal swamps, savannahs, and the life-sustaining Tarangire River, encountering zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, and possibly leopards resting in trees. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you’ll head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Fanaka Lodge Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater-Serengeti National Park

Day 3Ngorongoro Crater-Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater-Serengeti National Park Your day in and around Ngorongoro Crater could just be one of the most memorable of your whole safari. You’ll explore the crater rim and then drive down onto the crater floor, where the critically endangered black rhinos are the stars of an astonishing wildlife show. You’ll almost certainly see large tusked elephants, at least one of the Ngorongoro’s four lion pride, and wandering clans of spotted hyenas. It also just happens to be one of Africa’s most beautiful corners, a hidden world where you’ll be surrounded by steep, deep-green crater walls, a salt lake, forests, and hippo-filled waterways. After the game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, you will start your journey to Central Serengeti National Park. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Malaika Seronera Luxury Camps Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP +16 Photos +15 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park -Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

Day 4Central Serengeti National Park -Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area) Central Serengeti National Park -Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area) You'll experience a full game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park. After a bush lunch, you will have a transit game drive to the Ndutu Area in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The drive takes approximately three hours and offers stunning views of the Rift Valley. Lake Ndutu, like other alkaline lakes in the region, attracts a variety of wildlife. Following a satisfying lunch, you will embark on an evening game drive, exploring the Ndutu region, where the majority of the wildebeest migration can be seen from December to April. To conclude the day, you will be transferred to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Southern Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive in Ndutu Area

Day 5Game Drive in Ndutu Area Game Drive in Ndutu Area After a hearty breakfast, you will set out for a full day of exploration in the Southern Serengeti National-Ndutu region. This area boasts a range of habitats, including swamps, woodlands, soda lakes, and the Serengeti’s iconic short-grass plains. You’ll witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting in January, you may catch the incredible spectacle of synchronized calving, when wildebeest give birth to nearly half a million calves over a short period. After a thrilling day on the plains, you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Southern Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Southern Serengeti-Ngorongoro Conservation Area-Mto wa Mbu

Day 6Southern Serengeti-Ngorongoro Conservation Area-Mto wa Mbu Southern Serengeti-Ngorongoro Conservation Area-Mto wa Mbu Following breakfast, you will leave the southern Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Today, you will visit the historical site at Olduvai Gorge, known as the "Cradle of Humankind." Afterward, you will experience a cultural tour at a Maasai Boma in the Ngorongoro Crater. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will give you a true sense of life from millions of years ago. Lastly, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu town, where you will spend the night. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Accommodation: Fanaka Lodge Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

Day 7Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara National Park On the final day of your safari, you’ll drive to Lake Manyara National Park after breakfast. Though smaller than other parks, it offers an impressive diversity of landscapes, ranging from open grassy plains to dense woodlands and baobab-covered cliffs. The park is famous for the lake it’s named after, which attracts thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. You’ll have the chance to spot monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and, with luck, tree-climbing lions. After a picnic lunch, you will head back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon to conclude your adventure, filled with unforgettable memories of East Africa’s wildlife. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in Thi