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7-Day Great Calving Safari
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7 Days / 6 Nights

7-Day Great Calving Safari

Migration Safari through Southern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, shaped around your private journey.

Duration
7 Days
Safari Style
Migration Safari
Pace
Focused days, timed for wildlife
Price From
$2,620 per person

DESTINATIONS COVERED

OVERVIEW

The route, at your pace

This 7 days migration safari traces a private route through Southern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Each day follows the places named in the itinerary, with your own vehicle and guide setting the rhythm.

The journey brings together the wildlife-rich Ndutu plains, a descent into Ngorongoro Crater, and unhurried full-day wildlife viewing. It is designed for travelers who want the character of each place to unfold without losing the freedom of a private safari.

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ITINERARY & HIGHLIGHTS

Your journey, day by day

DAY 1+

Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, tour of Arusha National Park until evening. Overnight at Green Side Hotel.

DAY 2+

Drive to Lake Manyara, game drive and viewing until evening, drive to Karatu. Overnight at Marera Lodge.

DAY 3+

Drive to Ndutu area, visit a Maasai village en route, afternoon game drive. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge.

DAY 4+

Full day game drive around Ndutu, drive to the great marsh following the wildebeest route. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge.

DAY 5+

Drive to Central Serengeti, full day game drive until evening. Overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp.

DAY 6+

Breakfast, game drive in the crater until evening. Overnight at Marera Lodge.

DAY 7+

Tour of Lake Eyasi, visit the Bushmen tribe (Datoga and Hadzabe), learn their culture and hunting skills. Drive back to Arusha and onward to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Wildlife viewing across the Ndutu calving grounds
  • A full day devoted to the Serengeti
  • A game drive on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater
  • Wildlife viewing along the Lake Manyara escarpment

ADD-ONS AVAILABLE

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Early morning, ~1 hour flight

$599 pp

Cycling Safari at Lake Manyara

2 hrs

$70 pp

Tree/Canopy Walkway, Lake Manyara

1 hr

$60 pp

What's Included

  • airport transfers
  • 4x4 safari jeep
  • professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • all park entrance fees
  • crater service charge
  • Maasai village visit
  • accommodation with meals as per itinerary
  • mineral water

Not Included

  • ×international/local flights
  • ×visa
  • ×tips

YOUR DATES, YOUR JOURNEY

Shall we hold your dates?

Every safari is private, and departure dates remain flexible around your plans.