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7 DAYS TOUR TO SEE THE GREAT MIGRATION CALVING

Two nights in the Ndutu calving grounds plus central Serengeti, the crater and Lake Eyasi.

From $2,440 7 days Easy

Overview

A longer calving season itinerary, adding central Serengeti and Lake Manyara to two full days among the herds at Ndutu, and closing with the Hadzabe and Datoga at Lake Eyasi.

Itinerary & highlights

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Arusha National Park

    Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and tour Arusha National Park until evening. Overnight at a hotel.

  2. Day 2

    Lake Manyara to Karatu

    Drive to Lake Manyara for a game drive and game viewing until evening, then drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

  3. Day 3

    Into the Ndutu area

    Drive to the Ndutu area, visiting a Maasai village en route, with an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge.

  4. Day 4

    Calving grounds

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

  5. Day 5

    Central Serengeti

    Drive to central Serengeti for a full day game drive until evening. Overnight at a Serengeti tented camp.

  6. Day 6

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater until evening. Overnight at a lodge.

  7. Day 7

    Lake Eyasi

    Tour of Lake Eyasi and a visit to the Bushmen tribes, the Datoga and Hadzabe, to learn their hunting culture.

Trip highlights

  • Two nights at Ndutu Safari Lodge
  • Following the herds to the great marsh
  • A full day in central Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi culture

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip. Prices are per person.

  • Full Day Arusha National Park Game Drive

    A full day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, accommodation not included.

    From $200
  • Half Day Arusha National Park

    A shorter morning or afternoon game drive in the park closest to town.

    From $180
  • Walking Safari, Arusha National Park

    Two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.

    From $55
  • Horseback Riding at Kili Golf Kaskaz

    Two hours in the saddle on the plains below Kilimanjaro and Meru.

    From $150

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