Calving Season Safari – 7‑Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Vous arriverez à JRO (Aéroport international de Kilimandjaro) où vous serez accueilli chaleureusement par votre guide. Après cela, vous serez transféré à votre hébergement à Arusha, où vous pourrez profiter du dîner et vous détendre la nuit. Un briefing pré-safari sera également organisé pour vous préparer à l'aventure à venir.

Early in the morning after breakfast, we will transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to the Central Serengeti. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide who will accompany you on private game drives throughout the day. The Central Serengeti is famous for its rich concentration of wildlife, especially around the Seronera Valley, known for year-round game viewing and sightings of big cats like lions and leopards. You will enjoy the game drives with a packed lunch, allowing you to maximize your time exploring. In the evening, you will head to your camp or lodge located in the heart of the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise in the heart of the Serengeti. After breakfast, we will begin our game drive, traveling en route from the Central Serengeti to the Southern Serengeti, specifically the Ndutu area. This region is particularly special during this time as it is the calving season — the "motherland" where thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth to their young. The lush green pastures provide abundant food, attracting not only large herds of herbivores but also predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, making for incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. The drive covers approximately 80-100 km and takes about 3-4 hours, depending on wildlife sightings along the way. We will enjoy our packed lunch in the bush to maximize time in the wild, and later proceed to your lodge in Ndutu for dinner and overnight.

Réveillez-vous entouré par le désert à couper le souffle de la région Ndutu du sud du Serengeti !Après un petit-déjeuner précoce, vous partirez pour une autre journée passionnante de jeux.

Pendant cette période de l'année, les plaines de Ndutu sont luxuriantes et vertes, fournissant des pâturages frais aux énormes troupeaux d'abeilles sauvages. Beaucoup d'entre eux restent ici, se nourrissant de l'herbe riche et continuant à donner naissance à leurs jeunes. Cette période est non seulement cruciale pour la survie des veaux sauvages, mais aussi un spectacle, car le paysage est rempli de vie nouvelle.

Les prédateurs sont toujours présents, conscients que c'est un temps d'abondance, et vous pouvez être témoin de scènes dramatiques de survie et d'instinct. Le cycle de la vie se déroule vivement ici, ce qui fait de la région de Ndutu l'un des meilleurs endroits pour assister à la nature à l'ouest.

You’ll carry packed lunch to maximize your time in the bush, continuing to explore different areas throughout the day. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge/camp for dinner and another overnight stay under the Serengeti skies.

Today is another opportunity to immerse yourself in the incredible ecosystem of the southern Serengeti. After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on yet another thrilling game drive across the Ndutu plains.

Spending multiple days in this area allows you to truly appreciate the rhythm of life here. Each day offers something different—perhaps you'll witness a predator stalking its prey, see wildebeest calves taking their first steps, or catch sight of a rare species. The southern Serengeti is teeming with wildlife during this season, and the longer you stay, the better your chances of encountering unique and unforgettable moments.

Once again, you’ll carry a packed lunch, giving you the freedom to roam deeper into the wilderness without interruption.

In the late afternoon, you'll return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, reflecting on the incredible experiences of the day.

Early in the morning after breakfast, we will head out for our last game drives in the Southern Serengeti, focusing on the Ndutu area, well-known for its abundant wildlife. As we explore, we will enjoy a game drive en route, meaning we’ll continue spotting animals along the way while making our journey towards the Crater Highlands. After exiting the Serengeti, we will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at a viewpoint to admire the stunning panoramic view of the Ngorongoro Crater. From there, we will continue driving to Karatu town, located in the highlands. The total distance covered will be approximately 150 km, taking about 4 to 5 hours. Upon arrival in Karatu, we will proceed to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

We will start early with a drive from Karatu town to the Ngorongoro area, approximately 30 minutes away. Upon arrival, we will descend into the crater floor for a day of game drives and exploration. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhinos, and buffalo, all within the lush caldera of an ancient volcanic crater. This unique ecosystem offers spectacular views and close encounters with some of Africa’s most iconic animals. We will enjoy a packed lunch in the field while continuing to explore the crater’s diverse landscapes.

In the late afternoon, we will ascend from the crater highlands and begin our drive back to Arusha, a journey of approximately 190 km (about 4 to 5 hours). Once in Arusha, we will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to catch your international flight onward, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure in Tanzania.