8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari

Capture the Wonders of the Wildebeest Calving Season in the Heart of the Serengeti

8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Main photo of the trip
8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Photo 2 of the trip8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Photo 3 of the trip8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Photo 4 of the trip8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Photo 5 of the trip

Experience the magic of Tanzania during the Great Wildebeest Calving Season—a time when life, drama, and beauty unfold across the endless plains. This 8-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic destinations, from the baobab-dotted landscapes of Tarangire to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the wildlife-rich plains of Ndutu and Serengeti. Witness thousands of newborn wildebeest taking their first steps and predators on the hunt—a true spectacle of nature guided by our expert team.

Trip Description

Embark on an extraordinary 8-day Tanzania safari adventure that showcases the country’s most iconic destinations — from Tarangire’s ancient baobabs to the Ngorongoro Crater’s rich wildlife, and the great wildebeest calving season in Ndutu and Serengeti. This itinerary offers exceptional photographic opportunities, diverse landscapes, and close encounters with Africa’s most impressive wildlife.

Accomodation

Mid-Range Accommodations

Stay program

  • day 1

    Arrival in Arusha

    8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Arrival in Arusha - Photo of the day

    You will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our representative will give you a warm welcome and drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Take it easy in the evening to recuperate from your trip and get ready for your forthcoming safari excursion. Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge Meals: Dinner

  • day 2

    Arusha – Tarangire National Park

    8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Arusha – Tarangire National Park - Photo of the day

    After enjoying breakfast, make your way to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its remarkable baobab trees and large elephant herds. Dedicate the entire day to a game drive, exploring the park's varied landscapes and watching wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes along the Tarangire River. Accommodation: Tarangire Serian tented camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • day 3

    Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater

    8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater - Photo of the day

    After having breakfast, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Spend an entire day observing wildlife as you descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Observe a diverse range of animals, such as flamingos, elephants, lions, and black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before making your way back to the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay. Accommodation: NASERIAN SAFARI CAMP Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • day 4

    Ngorongoro – Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti)

    8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Ngorongoro – Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti) - Photo of the day

    After breakfast, drive to Ndutu, a wildlife-rich area between Ngorongoro and Serengeti, especially famous from December to March during the wildebeest calving season. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the open plains, watching newborn calves and predators on the hunt. Accommodation: NYIKAN MIGRATION CAMP Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • day 5

    Full Day in Ndutu (Calving Season Safari)

    8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Full Day in Ndutu (Calving Season Safari) - Photo of the day

    Spend the entire day in the Ndutu region, where thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles give birth, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. This is a paradise for photographers and wildlife lovers. Accommodation: NYIKAN MIGRATION CAMP Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • day 6

    Ndutu – Central Serengeti National Park

    8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Ndutu – Central Serengeti National Park - Photo of the day

    After breakfast, continue to Central Serengeti, renowned for its endless plains and rich predator population. Enjoy game drives en route, arriving at your lodge in the heart of Serengeti by afternoon. Spend the evening relaxing and watching the sunset over the savannah. Accommodation: Serengeti ENKIRARI Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • day 7

    Full Day in Serengeti National Park

    8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Full Day in Serengeti National Park - Photo of the day

    Experience an entire day discovering the wildlife-rich ecosystem of the Serengeti. Morning and evening game drives offer the greatest opportunity to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large groups of wildebeest and buffalo. Additionally, you may choose to embark on a sunrise hot air balloon safari (for an additional fee) to enjoy a stunning aerial perspective of the plains. Accommodation: Serengeti ENKIRARI Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • day 8

    Serengeti – Fly to Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

    8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Safari - Serengeti – Fly to Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) - Photo of the day

    Following breakfast, embark on a brief morning game drive before your planned flight from the Serengeti to Arusha. Once you arrive, you will be taken to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight. This concludes your remarkable Tanzania safari experience with us. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

  • Duration : 8 days from
  • Price : From €4,265 per person
  • Destinations: : Tanzania