Migration Calving Season& More – 11 Days – Exclusive Experience
$19,672
Experience the wonder of new life on a Great Migration Calving Safari in Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti. From December to March, the plains come alive with thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles giving birth. Watch as wobbly-legged calves take their first steps, all under the watchful eyes of predators like lions and cheetahs. This is nature’s drama at its most raw and captivating, offering an extraordinary window into the circle of life.
Your journey features exclusive stays at some of Tanzania’s most private and luxurious lodges, including Mwiba Wildlife Reserve and Chem Chem Game Area in Tarangire. At Mwiba Lodge, indulge in unique experiences such as night game drives, guided walking safaris, and authentic cultural encounters that immerse you in the traditions of the Hadzabe and Datoga people. No safari is complete without a visit to the world’s largest intact caldera, Ngorongoro Crater, home to over 25,000 animals, including the legendary Big Five.
This exclusive high-end fly safari promises an unforgettable adventure, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Detailed Itinerary
Travel to Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country like the back of our hand, so you’re in for a treat from when you land until you leave. Welcome aboard!
Arusha Legendary Lodge
Arusha Legendary Lodge is a luxurious accommodation located on a working coffee plantation at the foothills of Mount Meru. The lodge features 10 private cottages and 2 family cottages, each designed with a blend of African arts and colonial-style luxury.
Fly to Chem Chem
After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to Arusha Airport for your flight to Chem Chem Airstrip. On arrival, your Chem Chem Lodge safari guide will take you to the lodge for check-in and a hot lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Tarangire National Park is famous for its elephants and diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and over 550 bird species such as the Maasai ostrich.
Chem Chem Lodge
Chem Chem Lodge is a luxury safari lodge set within a private wildlife concession, just a 15-minute drive from Chem Chem’s private Airstrip. The lodge sits in a remote conservation area along a key wildlife corridor, offering a peaceful “slow safari” experience. The lodge features 8 spacious tented suites, including 1 family suite. Each suite is private and elegantly designed with a bedroom, en-suite bathroom (with indoor and outdoor showers), and a veranda overlooking the plains.
Tarangire National Park + Bush Breakfast+ Walking Safari
Begin your morning with a memorable bush breakfast set beneath ancient baobab trees within the private concession, before heading out for another exciting game drive in Tarangire, where there’s a good chance of seeing lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and more amid the breathtaking landscapes of the savannah.In the afternoon, take a guided walking safari with a Maasai warrior to experience the bush up close and learn about local wildlife and traditions.
Chem Chem Lodge
Chem Chem Lodge is a luxury safari lodge set within a private wildlife concession, just a 15-minute drive from Chem Chem’s private Airstrip. The lodge sits in a remote conservation area along a key wildlife corridor, offering a peaceful “slow safari” experience. The lodge features 8 spacious tented suites, including 1 family suite. Each suite is private and elegantly designed,featuring a bedroom, an en-suite bathroom (with indoor and outdoor showers), and a veranda overlooking the plains.
Fly to Manyara, Travel to Ngorongoro
You will fly to Manyara Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will meet your safari guide, who will collect you and take you to Ngorongoro, where you will first glimpse the glistening streams, vast grasslands, and countless animals that await you in the crater the next day. Spend the evening at leisure, have dinner, and retire for the night.
Crater’s Edge
Crater’s Edge Lodge is situated on the northeastern side of the Crater, just a few minutes’ drive from the Crater floor. The lodge comprises 15 spacious, luxurious suites with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The suites feature authentic African decor and modern amenities for a comfortable stay.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro Crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcanic caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.
Crater’s Edge
Crater’s Edge Lodge is situated on the northeastern side of the Crater, just a few minutes’ drive from the Crater floor. The lodge comprises 15 spacious, luxurious suites with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The suites feature authentic African decor and modern amenities for a comfortable stay.
Fly to Central Serengeti
Your Safari guide will transfer you to Manyara Airport in time for your flight to Serengeti. Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip, you will meet a safari guide from Namiri who will pick you up for an exciting game drive in the endless plains rolling of Serengeti. The Seronera area, the park’s richest wildlife habitat, featuring the Seronera River Valley, is a ‘must-see’ game area on every safari to the Serengeti.
Namiri Plains Camp
Namiri Plains is a premier safari destination located in Ngare Nanyuki River the eastern part of Serengeti. Namiri Plains features 11 luxurious tented suites, including family accommodations. Each suite is equipped with modern amenities while maintaining a connection to nature through design elements that reflect the surrounding environment.
Full Days in Central Serengeti + Walking Safari
Let yourself be inspired by the beauty of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to seeing the best of Central Serengeti, which offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife, including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, and abundant birdlife! You will also have a walking safari on one of your days, an ultimate way to experience the African bush on foot and up close!
Namiri Plains Camp
Namiri Plains is a premier safari destination located in the Ngare Nanyuki River, in the eastern part of the Serengeti. Namiri Plains features 11 luxurious tented suites, including family accommodations. Each suite is equipped with modern amenities while maintaining a connection to nature through design elements that reflect the surrounding environment.
Fly to Mwiba Reserve
Fly to Mwiba Airstrip and meet your safari guide from Mwiba Lodge. Enjoy a game drive through the scenic Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, famous for its granite outcrops, baobab trees, and reliable water sources that attract abundant wildlife. From December to March, see the Southern Serengeti’s calving season, when thousands of wildebeest give birth, and predators gather, creating remarkable wildlife encounters.
Mwiba Lodge
Mwiba Lodge is an exclusive luxury retreat in the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, set above a rocky gorge overlooking the Arugusinyai River. It features 10 spacious suites, including 2 family units, designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding granite boulders. Each suite offers elegant interiors, private decks, and stunning views of the acacia-dotted landscape, creating a serene haven of privacy, comfort, and personalized service.
Mwiba Reserve & Cultural Authentic Experience
Explore Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, a private 125,000-acre sanctuary known for its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife.A home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and buffalo.While staying at Mwiba, you will experience exclusive game drivesand guided walks for a deeper connection with nature. You will also get to visit the Hadzabe Bushmen and the Datoga Tribe to learn about their ancient traditions and way of life, enriching your wildlife adventure.
Mwiba Lodge
Mwiba Lodge is an exclusive luxury retreat in the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, set above a rocky gorge overlooking the Arugusinyai River. It features 10 spacious suites, including 2 family units, designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding granite boulders.Each suite offers elegant interiors, private decks, and stunning views of the acacia-dotted landscape, creating a serene haven of privacy, comfort, and personalized service.
Fly to JRO
Depart for the final game drive in the Southern Serengeti for the last photo opportunities before flying to JRO for your connecting flight to your outbound flight.It’s an emotional day for us as we bid goodbye, but with only the hope of seeing you return! 🙂