8-Day Tarangire, Ndutu & Serengeti Safari – Wildebeest Calving & Big Game

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards Tarangire National Park, a remarkable wilderness celebrated for its ancient baobab trees, sweeping savannah and impressive elephant populations. Upon arrival, begin your game drive through the park, exploring the wildlife-rich landscapes along the Tarangire River. Look for elephants gathering around water sources, alongside giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and various antelope species. With luck, you may also encounter lions and leopards resting among the trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon exploration. As the day draws to a close, head to Suricata Boma Lodge for a peaceful overnight stay near Mto Wa Mbu Enjoy dinner and relax in the natural surroundings after an exciting introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife.

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After breakfast, depart for the Ndutu region, travelling through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you journey towards the southern Serengeti ecosystem, the scenery gradually opens into expansive grasslands that become an important gathering place for the Great Migration during the calving season. Depending on wildlife movements and your arrival time, enjoy game viewing along the way, with opportunities to encounter zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and their predators. Arrive at Lake Masek Tented Lodge, situated in the Ndutu region, where the surrounding wilderness provides an authentic safari setting. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy dinner as you prepare for the following days of exploring the migration and its remarkable wildlife encounters.

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Transfer Game Drives

Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains, one of the most important areas of the Great Migration during the calving season. Between December and March, vast herds of wildebeest gather across the short-grass plains, where many calves are born within a relatively short period. Follow the herds with your experienced guide and look for newborn calves taking their first steps, while keeping watch for predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. The abundance of young animals attracts predators, creating fascinating opportunities to observe the natural rhythms of the African wilderness. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive across the open plains and seasonal lakes. Return to Lake Masek Tented Lodge for dinner and another memorable evening in the heart of the Great Migration landscape.

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Continue exploring the Ndutu region with another full day dedicated to following the migrating herds and discovering its extraordinary wildlife. Your guide will select the most promising areas based on recent sightings and seasonal movements. Explore the grasslands, woodland areas and surroundings of Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, searching for large wildebeest herds, zebras, gazelles and the predators that follow them. Beyond the migration, the region supports a variety of resident wildlife and birdlife, making every game drive a rewarding experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your exploration before continuing into the afternoon. Return to Lake Masek Tented Lodge, where you can relax and reflect on the day's encounters, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of southern Tanzania.

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After breakfast, begin your journey from Ndutu towards the central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way. As you travel north, the landscape gradually changes from the open southern plains to the rolling grasslands, rocky kopjes and river valleys of the central region. This area is renowned for its resident wildlife, particularly its lion prides and elusive leopards. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs and other wildlife as you make your way towards the Seronera area. Arrive at Safari Haven Serengeti, where the surrounding wilderness offers a comfortable base for exploring the central Serengeti. Settle into your accommodation, enjoy dinner and spend a relaxing evening beneath the African sky.

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Transfer Game Drive

Enjoy a full day of game drives in the central Serengeti, exploring its diverse habitats and wildlife-rich landscapes. The Seronera region is particularly famous for its resident predators, offering excellent opportunities to search for lions resting around rocky kopjes, leopards concealed in trees and cheetahs scanning the open grasslands. You may also encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas and large herds of plains game. Depending on the season and migration movements, wildebeest and zebras may also pass through the region. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration and transfer to Ngorongoro highlands for overnight

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Transfer Game Drives

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Explore its grasslands, acacia woodlands and wetlands in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your exploration of this remarkable wildlife sanctuary. Later, ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, bringing your eight-day Tanzania safari to a memorable conclusion.

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Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives