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8 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Tour

By African Overland
Free cancellation available
Price is S$5,000 per adult
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Overview

This 7-night tour offers an incredible opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Calving Migration in Tanzania. Starting from Arusha, explore the stunning landscapes of Lake Ndutu, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy game drives that bring you face-to-face with herds, their young calves, and the predators that follow. With all accommodation, meals, and transfers arranged, immerse yourself in the beauty of nature without any hassle.

Witness the dramatic calving migration of wildebeests in Tanzania. Explore iconic locations like Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy pre-arranged accommodation, meals, and game drives. Focus entirely on wildlife encounters with expertly planned logistics.

Activity location

  • Mto wa Mbu
    • Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gran Melia Arusha
    • Simeon Road
    • 1184, Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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8 Days Tanzania Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:30
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$4,999.61 x 1 AdultS$4,999.61

Total
Price is S$4,999.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled Water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All accommodation as per itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by private vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel
Arusha Region
  • 2h
You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and taken to your hotel in Arusha. As you drive, enjoy your first views of Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes green hills, coffee farms, and friendly villages along the way. Arusha is known as the gateway to Tanzania’s famous safaris, and it’s full of life and colour. The town sits at the base of Mount Meru, offering cool fresh air and stunning scenery. You can relax at your hotel after your flight or take a short walk to explore the lively markets, local shops, and cafés. It’s the perfect place to start your adventure before heading into the wild!
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp
Tarangire National Park
  • 8h
We will pick you up and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and diverse wildlife areas. As you enter the park, you’ll be greeted by stunning landscapes filled with ancient baobab trees, often called the Tree of Life, and vast open plains stretching as far as the eye can see. Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, and the rare sight of tree-climbing lions resting on the branches. The Tarangire River, which flows all year round, attracts countless animals especially during the dry season creating perfect opportunities for amazing wildlife viewing and photography.
Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: luxury lodge in Karatu
Lake Manyara National Park
  • 8h
After the early breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a stunning oasis that once made Ernest Hemingway describe it as “the loveliest lake I had seen in Africa.” Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, this park is famous for its breathtaking scenery and incredible variety of wildlife. Despite its small size, Lake Manyara offers one of the most diverse game viewing experiences in Tanzania. You might spot tree climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elegant flamingos along the lakeshore, and herds of elephants wandering through the lush forests. The mix of lake, woodland, and open plains makes it a true photographer’s paradise. Enjoy a relaxing game drive as you take in the beauty of this peaceful park, where every corner reveals something new and exciting.
Day 4: Karatu - Serengeti South- Ndutu Area
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp
Ndutu Lake
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, we drive to the Ndutu area, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and forming part of the vast southern Serengeti ecosystem. This region is famous for its open plains, acacia woodlands, and the seasonal home of the Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season. Lake Ndutu, like many of the Rift Valley lakes, is alkaline yet its waters sustain an incredible variety of wildlife. You’ll see flamingos, elephants, giraffes, and countless antelopes gathering along the lake’s edge, while cheetahs and lions roam the surrounding grasslands in search of prey. With its rich wildlife, peaceful atmosphere, and stunning views of the endless plains, Ndutu offers one of the most authentic and rewarding safari experiences in Tanzania.
Day 5: Ndutu Area Game Drive- Serengeti Central
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp
Ndutu Lake
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area, exploring an incredible variety of landscapes from shimmering soft drink lakes and lush swamps to acacia woodlands and the iconic Serengeti short-grass plains. Each habitat offers its own unique charm and wildlife encounters, creating an unforgettable day in the heart of nature. During the calving season, typically from February to early March, the plains come alive with the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather to give birth. Witness this extraordinary spectacle one of nature’s most moving events as newborn calves take their first steps while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas linger nearby.
Day 6: Central Serengeti National Park
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp
Serengeti National Park
  • 8h
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti, following the trails of the Great Migration. As you drive across the endless plains, you’ll see thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving together in search of fresh grass and water. Your experienced driver-guide will share interesting facts about this world-famous event and help you spot wildlife along the way. Keep your camera ready you may witness lions hunting, cheetahs sprinting, or crocodiles waiting by the riverbanks. This unforgettable experience shows why Tanzania is known as Africa’s top safari destination, offering incredible wildlife and breathtaking scenery all around you.
Day 7: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, drive to the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Africa’s most stunning natural wonders. Upon arrival, you will descend over 600 metres (2,000 feet) into the Ngorongoro Crater, a vast and breathtaking caldera often called the “Garden of Eden.” Inside the crater, you’ll explore a unique ecosystem filled with incredible wildlife from lions, elephants, and buffalo to rhinos, hippos, and flamingos that gather around the lake. The scenery is spectacular, and the close-up game viewing is among the best in the world.
Day 8: Mto Wa Mbu
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Mto wa Mbu
  • 6h
After breakfast, we drive to Mto wa Mbu for a morning cultural tour and walking safari. Explore local villages, markets, and farms while learning about the daily life of the people. Enjoy a delicious local lunch with beautiful views of the Rift Valley before returning to Arusha or heading to the airport for your flight home marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzanian adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    Mto wa Mbu
    • Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gran Melia Arusha
    • Simeon Road
    • 1184, Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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