7‑Day Northen Tanzania Big Five & Calving Season Great Migration Safari

Activities:

• Morning pick-up from Arusha

• Scenic transfer to Tarangire

• Full-day game drive

• Picnic lunch inside the park

• Evening transfer to lodge

Itinerary:

After breakfast, you depart from Arusha with picnic lunch boxes and drive toward Tarangire National Park. The drive takes you through Maasai villages and open savannah landscapes.

Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park’s diverse habitats. Tarangire is especially famous for:

• Massive elephant herds

• Ancient baobab trees

• Seasonal swamps

• High concentration of wildlife along the Tarangire River

You may encounter lions resting under acacia trees, giraffes browsing treetops, buffalo herds, zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope species.

In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Soft drinks included

Activities:

• Scenic drive via Ngorongoro

• En-route wildlife viewing

• Afternoon migration exploration

• Sunset photography

Itinerary:

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands toward Ndutu. The journey offers breathtaking views of the crater rim and vast plains.

Upon entering the Ndutu area, wildlife viewing begins immediately. During calving season, the plains are filled with thousands of wildebeest and zebras.

Afternoon game drive focuses on locating migration herds and predator activity.

Main Destination:Ndutu

Accommodation: Safari Haven
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Soft drinks included

Activities:

• Sunrise predator tracking

• Migration herd observation

• Picnic lunch in wilderness

• Afternoon game drive

Itinerary:

Early breakfast followed by a full day exploring Ndutu’s short-grass plains.

Between December and March, thousands of wildebeest give birth daily. This attracts predators including:

• Lions

• Cheetahs

• Hyenas

• Leopards

The open plains provide exceptional visibility and photography opportunities. You will track herd movements and predator activity throughout the day.

Main Destination:Ndutu

Accommodation: Safari Haven 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Soft drinks included

Activities:

• Morning departure from Ndutu

• En-route wildlife viewing

• Afternoon exploration of Seronera

• Sunset drive

Itinerary:

After breakfast, depart Ndutu for Central Serengeti with game viewing en route.

As you move north, landscapes gradually change from short-grass plains to classic Serengeti savannah dotted with acacia trees.

The Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti is famous for:

• Large lion prides

• Leopards resting in trees

• Cheetahs on open plains

• Elephant families

• Year-round wildlife presence

Main Destination:Central Serengeti

Accommodation: Friends Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Soft drinks included

Activities:

• Early morning predator drive

• Riverine leopard search

• Picnic lunch in the bush

• Afternoon wildlife exploration

Itinerary:

Spend the entire day exploring Central Serengeti’s rich ecosystem.

This area offers excellent chances of spotting the Big Five:

• Lion

• Elephant

• Buffalo

• Leopard

• Possibly black rhino

Cheetahs are frequently seen hunting in the open plains.

Main Destination:Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Friends Camp 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Soft drinks included

Activities:

• Morning Serengeti game drive

• Scenic transfer to Ngorongoro highlands

• Evening relaxation at lodge

Itinerary:

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The scenic drive across the highlands offers stunning panoramic views.

Arrive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the late afternoon for relaxation.

Main Destination:Ngorongoro Conservation Area 

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Soft drinks included

Activities:

• Early crater descent

• Big Five game drive

• Picnic lunch

• Return transfer to Arusha / Airport

Itinerary:

Early breakfast followed by descent into Ngorongoro Crater.

The crater floor supports approximately 30,000 animals in a compact area, making wildlife viewing exceptional. Expect:

• Lions

• Large buffalo herds

• Elephants

• Zebras and wildebeest

• Hyenas

• Endangered black rhino

After picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha or transfer to the airport.

Main Destination:Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Soft drinks included