6-Day Migration Calving Safari (Mid December to March)

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, some of the largest on the continent.

From the open roof of your safari vehicle, you will explore the park's diverse landscapes, including seasonal swamps, savanna plains, and the Tarangire River, which attracts a variety of wildlife. Expect to see a wide range of species such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands, warthogs, lions, leopards, and over 500 species of birds.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at Matete picnic site, which offers stunning views over the river, before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later, you will head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the wilderness.

After enjoying an early breakfast at your accommodation near Lake Manyara, set off for Ngorongoro Crater, reaching the gate by mid-morning. Venture down into the crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations.

Discover the crater floor, where you can encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and, if you're lucky, the endangered black rhino. Have a picnic lunch at a picturesque spot within the crater.

Following your game drive, ascend and proceed with a scenic afternoon drive to Ndutu, reaching your lodge in time for dinner and overnight stay.

You will start your day with an early morning game drive, followed by a full day of exciting game viewing. The Ndutu Region, located in the northern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, extends to the unfenced southern area of the Serengeti National Park. This unique location creates an intriguing convergence of these two exceptional wilderness areas.

One of the key game viewing spots in Ndutu is Lake Ndutu, where large herds of animals gather. The lake acts as a vital water source for wildlife and shares its basin with nearby Lake Masek, situated just east of Ndutu within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

For a remarkable perspective, consider adding a hot air balloon safari to your experience (available at an additional cost), allowing you to witness the stunning scenery from the sky during the morning hours.

After an early breakfast, you will spend the morning exploring the Ndutu region, an area within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area known for its rich wildlife and seasonal wildebeest migration (depending on the time of year). The region offers excellent opportunities to spot predators, as well as large herds of zebras, wildebeest, and antelope across the open plains and woodlands.

After your game drive and lunch, you will begin the scenic drive to Karatu, located on the lush highlands just outside Ngorongoro. Arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, nestled in the peaceful surroundings of the crater highlands.

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Eyasi, a scenic drive of about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, begin your cultural experience with a visit to the Hadzabe, one of Tanzania's last remaining hunter-gatherer communities. You'll join them on a short traditional hunting walk and learn about their unique way of life.

Next, visit the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmithing skills and distinctive cultural identity. You’ll observe their traditional methods of metalwork and gain insight into their daily routines.

After this enriching morning, enjoy lunch in the area before beginning your journey back to Arusha in the early afternoon, arriving by evening.