Experience the thrill of a lifetime with Gardenia African Safaris on our Calving season luxury safari 7 days. From the moment you arrive in Arusha, our team will ensure a seamless journey. Traverse through Tanzania’s iconic landscapes, from the majestic Tarangire National Park to the vast plains of Serengeti. Witness the spectacle of the wildebeest migration during calving season and explore the wonders of Ngorongoro Crater. Book now and embark on an unforgettable adventure!

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT TO ARUSHA

Upon arrival at the airport in Arusha (ARK) or Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO), you will be met and welcomed by your representative from Gardenia African Safaris who will give you a short brief before you drive to your lodgings in Arusha for overnight.

Destination: Arusha city

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha

Meal: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast in Arusha, your personal driver guide will pick you up for a 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Discover its diverse wildlife, including elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue your game drive until late afternoon. Then, head to your luxury lodge in Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:  Kitela Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro / Gibb’s Farm

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 3: KARATU TO SOUTHERN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (NDUTU)

Start your day with breakfast before driving to Southern Serengeti National Park (Ndutu). This region is renowned for witnessing over 250,000 wildebeest calves being born during the calving season from late January to February. After a picnic lunch, continue game viewing until evening. Retreat to Lake Masek Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Destination: South Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge

Meal: All-inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) + drinks

DAY 4: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN SOUTH SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (NDUTU)

Early morning after having breakfast at your accommodation inside southern Serengeti, you will continue to explore the southern Serengeti searching for the herds. Lunch will be served and after that you will have a final game drive to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge

Meal: All-inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) + drinks

DAY 5: NDUTU TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Early morning after having breakfast at your accommodation, you will finalize your game drive in Ndutu before driving straight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Lion’s Paw 

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 6: NGORONGORO CRATER TO KARATU

After breakfast, journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity. Explore the crater floor, home to numerous wildlife species, including the Big Five. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending the crater and driving to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Destination: Ngorongoro crater 

Accommodation:  Kitela Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro / Gibb’s Farm

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 7: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA

Depart from Karatu after breakfast for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its birdlife and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy lunch at a picnic site before returning to Arusha. Our Gardenia African Safaris representative will bid you farewell, concluding your unforgettable safari experience.

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch