8-Day Serengeti Migration Safaris – Calving Season
- Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater
Price starts from $4,490.67 pp.
Tour Overview
This 8-day Great Migration safari takes you deep into the western corridor of the world-famous Serengeti National Park. From May to July, this region becomes one of the most dramatic routes of the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest and zebras travel across the plains in search of fresh grazing land.
A major highlight of this safari is the Grumeti River crossing, where massive herds must pass through crocodile-infested waters. These crossings create some of the most intense wildlife moments in Africa. Guests enjoy daily guided game drives, offering incredible opportunities to witness predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas following the migration.
Your safari is led by experienced guides who track the movement of the herds while sharing fascinating insights about wildlife behavior, ecosystems, and the seasonal patterns of the migration.
After each thrilling day, relax in luxury tented camps located along the migration route, where you’ll enjoy comfortable private tents, delicious meals, and spectacular views of the African wilderness. As night falls, fall asleep to the sounds of the bush under a sky full of stars.
In addition to the migration, the region is rich with wildlife including elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and over 500 bird species, making every game drive unique and exciting.
Day by day highlights
- Witness the Great Migration in the western corridor of the Serengeti
- Experience dramatic Grumeti River crossings
- Daily guided game drives with professional safari guides
- Excellent chances to see the Big Five
- Large herds of elephants roaming the plains
- Scenic landscapes with ancient baobab trees
- Over 500 species of birds for bird-watching enthusiasts
- Stay in luxury tented camps near migration routes
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Day By Day -detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA
Upon arrival at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short transfer to your hotel in Arusha, you will receive a full safari briefing and itinerary overview.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your lodge after your international flight.
Accommodations Options
- Mvuli Hotels
- Destination: Arusha
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner & Drinking Water
Mvuli Hotel
DAY 2: ARUSHA - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, located about 2–3 hours from Arusha. Tarangire is famous for:
Large elephant herds
Ancient baobab trees
Excellent birdlife
Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park. Wildlife often seen includes elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and numerous antelope species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park.
Accommodations Options
- Tarangire Elephant Springs
- Destination: Tarangire
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner & Drinking Water
Tarangire Elephant Springs
DAY 3: Tarangire National Park to Ndutu Area
After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and distinctive baobab trees. Explore the park’s diverse wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species, before enjoying a packed lunch in the park. In the early afternoon, travel to the Ndutu area, a drive of about 2-3 hours, and take in the scenic landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and freshen up before heading out for an afternoon game drive, where you can witness the calving season, as thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather to give birth. Return to your lodge for dinner, sharing stories of the day’s wildlife encounters.
Accommodations Options
- Lemala Ndutu
- Destination: Serengeti
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Full Board, Soft Drinks & Drinking Water
Lemala Ndutu
DAY 4: Full Day Game Drive in Ndutu Area
Begin your day with an early breakfast at your lodge before heading out for a morning game drive in Ndutu, famous for its calving season from late January to March. During this period, thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather in the lush plains to give birth, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. After a mid-morning coffee break in the field, continue exploring various areas around Ndutu, including lakes where you can spot flamingos and other birds. Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the wildlife, immersing yourself in the sounds and sights of the savannah. In the afternoon, visit different sections of Ndutu to maximize your wildlife encounters, seeking herds of gazelles and elusive species like servals. Conclude your day with a late afternoon game drive, capturing the sunset over the plains, before returning to your lodge for dinner and reflection on an incredible day of wildlife experiences
Accommodations Options
- Lemala Ndutu
- Destination: Serengeti
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Full Board, Soft Drinks & Drinking Water
Lemala Ndutu
DAY 5: Ndutu Area - Central Serengeti
After breakfast, depart from Ndutu and begin your journey to Central Serengeti, a drive that takes approximately 2-3 hours. As you travel, take in the stunning landscapes of the southern Serengeti, watching for wildlife along the way. Upon arrival in Central Serengeti, known for its high concentrations of resident wildlife, embark on an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area. Here, you’ll have the chance to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with herds of elephants, buffalo, and various antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the field or at a designated picnic site, surrounded by the beautiful Serengeti scenery. After a day of thrilling wildlife encounters, return to your lodge for dinner and relax under the vast African sky, reflecting on your adventures in this iconic national park.
Accommodations Options
- Kubukubu Tented Lodge
- Destination: Serengeti
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner & Drinking Water
Kubukubu Tented Lodge
DAY 6: Full Day Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will be met at your accommodation by your safari guide. You will then set out for Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park is so named for a shallow salt lake that covers a large area of the park’s surface area. Flooding and drying with the seasons, this soda lake is home to thousands of flamingos with another 500 bird species represented in the park. On your exploration of the park, you will see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalos, elephants, and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes —not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs.
Accommodations Options
- Kubukubu Tented Lodge
- Destination: Serengeti
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner & Drinking Water
Kubukubu Tented Lodge
DAY 7:Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Today you’ll leave Central Serengeti after breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, you’ll descend into the crater for a game drive, spotting wildlife like lions, elephants, rhinos, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the crater’s unique ecosystem. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and head to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and relaxation with stunning views of the Ngorongoro landscape.
Accommodations Options
- Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
- Destination: Ngorongoro
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner & Drinking Water
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
DAY 8: Ngorongoro Crater- Kilimanjaro Airport
After morning breakfast at your lodge Ngorongoro, you’ll depart for your journey to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Enjoy the scenic drive through the highlands and rural villages of Tanzania as you make your way towards the airport. Depending on your flight time, you may stop for a final lunch along the way or for some souvenir shopping in towns like Arusha. Arrive at JRO in time for your departure, concluding your incredible safari adventure in Tanzania. Safe travels!
Accommodations Options
- Meals: Breakfast
- NO ACCOMMODATION
- Accommodation is not included for the final day, but it can be arranged upon the client's request. Additional charges will apply.
8 Days Migration Safaris – Calving Season
Price per person
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2 PAX
4 PAX
6 PAX
8 Days Safari Price in USD
5,202.57 USD*
4,660 USD*
4,490 USD*
Here’s how your price comes together.
Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari
- All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
Excludes
- International flights.
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees )
- Insurance
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