3 Days
Great Migration River Crossing
Jul–Sep Mara River crossings at Kogatende.
Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Calving Season in Ndutu
4 Days – Dec to March
Tour Overview
This 4-day safari is all about timing and location — taking you where the great migration actually is. From December to early March, the herds gather in the Ndutu region for the dramatic calving season, which usually kicks off in mid-January.
Part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, Ndutu offers front-row seats to thousands of wildebeest giving birth on the open plains, with predators never far behind. The journey starts with a classic safari day in Tarangire, known for its ancient baobabs and large elephant herds, followed by a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
Calving Season Dec–Mar
Thousands of Newborns
Predator Action
Tarangire Elephants
Ngorongoro Crater
Sero Tented Camps
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). You are met by a representative of AMG Safaris and transferred to a hotel in Arusha for a relaxing first night and pre-safari briefing.
Arusha Farm House (Half Board)2
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Today your safari takes place in Tarangire National Park. This is one of the most interesting parks in Tanzania — the river of the same name flows through the park, where giraffes, zebras, antelopes and buffaloes come to drink. These animals attract predators, which is why many lions live in Tarangire. In the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the only source of drinking water for many kilometres around. Large herds of elephants come to Tarangire, making it home to the largest population of elephants in Northern Tanzania for most of the year. Elephants are not intimidated by visitors and often come quite close to safari vehicles.
Sound of Silence Lodge – Lake Manyara (Full Board)3
Karatu – Ndutu Area in Ngorongoro
After breakfast your safari takes place in the south-western corner of the Ngorongoro — an area called Ndutu, which borders the Serengeti. Very few other tourists venture here, meaning you will feel like you have the place to yourself. The Ndutu area is on the Great Migration route and it is here, from late January to mid-March, that the wildebeest give birth. During the calving months, visitors can see thousands of baby wildebeest arrive into the world. One of the unique traits of these animals is that they can walk within minutes of birth and run within hours — an ability essential for survival.
Sero Tented Camps (Full Board)4
Ndutu Area – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast we descend 600m into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is one of the most densely populated African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania's remaining black rhino. You will see herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo and giant African elephants. A huge population of predators — lions, cheetahs, hyenas and elusive leopards — makes the crater extraordinary. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor and later depart to Arusha.
✈ Tour Ends – Airport TransferWhat's Included
Game drive in private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
All national park entrance fees and government taxes
Mineral water and soft drinks throughout
Unlimited mileage within parks
Airport transfers
Full board accommodation
Professional multilingual driver–guide
What's Excluded
International airfares
Laundry
Entry visas and vaccinations
Personal items
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Pricing per Person
All prices in USD.
| Group Size | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price/Person | $1,280 | $1,070 | $980 | $930 | $890 |
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