Safaris

The Great Migration – Calving Season Safari Itinerary
8 Days / 7 Nights

Safari Overview

Witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles — the Calving Season of the Great Migration, which occurs between January and March. From the acacia-dotted plains of Ndutu to the predator-rich heart of the Central Serengeti, this unforgettable journey immerses you in the raw, untamed beauty of the Serengeti ecosystem during its most life-affirming (and predator-intense) season.

Places You’ll Visit

Arusha
Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ndutu)
Serengeti National Park

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your Serengeti Untamed representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is the perfect gateway to your safari adventure.

Ease into your safari adventure with a relaxing stay in Arusha, surrounded by lush gardens and views of Mount Meru. The perfect place to acclimate, unwind, and explore a vibrant gateway city before heading into the wild.

Optional Activities: Guided tour of Arusha city. Coffee tasting or nature walk (lodge dependent). Relaxation and spa treatments.

Accommodation Options: Gran Meliá Arusha (Meliá Collection) | Arusha Coffee Lodge (Elewana Collection) | Legendary Lodge (Legendary Expeditions) | Sirigit Villa (Siringit Collection)

Days 2–4 – Ndutu & Southern Serengeti – Calving Season Drama

Take a scenic bush flight to the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu region, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest give birth in synchrony — a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife phenomenon. With the high density of newborns comes the presence of predators, offering thrilling game viewing.

Experience the circle of life — from the miracle of birth to predator encounters — in the most dramatic season of the Great Migration.

Activities: Daily game drives in Ndutu and the southern plains. Calving migration tracking. Optional bush breakfasts or sundowners.

Accommodation Options: Siringit Migration Camp (Siringit Collection) | Ubuntu Migration Camp (Asilia Africa) | Ndutu Tented Camp (Lemala) | Masek Tented Lodge (Tanganyika Wilderness Camps)

Days 5–7 – Central Serengeti – Big Cats & Endless Plains

Embark on a game-drive transfer through the heart of the Serengeti to the Seronera Valley, known for its big cats and year-round wildlife action. Discover iconic kopjes, vast savannahs, and river ecosystems teeming with life.

Explore the heart of the Serengeti, home to some of Africa’s highest concentrations of big cats. With open savannahs, ancient rock formations, and year-round wildlife, this is classic safari country at its finest.

Activities: Sunrise and sunset game drives. Leopard and lion tracking along the Seronera River. Optional hot air balloon safari, visit to hippo pools or Maasai rock paintings.

Accommodation Options: Siringit Serengeti Camp (Siringit Collection) | Meliá Serengeti Lodge (Meliá Collection) | Serengeti Explorer Camp (Elewana Collection) | Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Day 8 – Farewell to the Wild – Back to Arusha

After a final bush breakfast, fly back to Arusha. Depending on your departure time, enjoy a day room, visit a local artisan market, or simply relax before your international flight.

Wrap up your journey with a peaceful return to Arusha — a chance to reflect, shop for local crafts, and enjoy a final taste of Tanzanian hospitality before your onward flight.

Optional Activities: Cultural visit or market tour. Spa and wellness treatments.

Accommodation Options: Gran Meliá Arusha (Meliá Collection) | Arusha Coffee Lodge (Elewana Collection) | Legendary Lodge (Legendary Expeditions) | Sirigit Villa (Siringit Collection)

Request a Quote for The Great Migration – Calving Season Safari

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81 Meiroti Street, Oloirien

Arusha, Tanzania

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Email

booking@serengetiuntamed.com

info@serengetiuntamed.com

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+255 712 006 364

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The Great Migration – Calving Season Safari Itinerary 8 Days / 7 Nights