Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Stops
5 destinations
Nights on tour
4
Overview
About this trip
This 5-day safari with Elevated Tanzania Safaris is specially designed to experience one of nature’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles the calving season of the Great Migration. Available only from mid-December to late March, this journey takes you to the wildlife-rich plains of Southern Serengeti and Ndutu Plains, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth to their young.
This safari offers an amazing chance to witness the Great Migration in calving season, where thousands of wildebeest give birth and predators abound. Travelers enjoy stunning landscapes, exceptional wildlife viewing, and the true beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness, all guided by experienced professionals for an immersive and authentic African adventure.
This 5 day safari with Elevated Tanzania Safaris is specially designed to experience one of nature’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles the calving season of the Great Migration. Available only from mid December to late March, this journey takes you to the wildlife rich plains of Southern Serengeti and Ndutu Plains.
During this time, the plains transform into a vibrant wildlife arena as newborn calves take their first steps while predators roam nearby, creating dramatic and unforgettable safari moments. Combined with the giant elephant herds of Tarangire National Park and the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers an incredible mix of scenery, wildlife, and authentic African adventure, all guided by a professional safari expert and experienced in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private Elevated Tanzania safari guide will be waiting to greet and assist you warmly for your Tanzania Safari Adventure, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and wildlife rich parks. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population, and huge baobab trees. The Tarangire River attracts many animals including zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and various antelope species, making it an excellent location for game viewing throughout the year. It is one of the best parks for travelers who enjoy a more relaxed safari experience with fewer crowds and rich wildlife moments.
In the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the only source of drinking water for many kilometers around. Because of this, large herds of elephants come to Tarangire, making Tarangire the home to the largest population of elephants in Northern Tanzania for most of the year (especially June - October and December - March). Elephants are not at all intimidated by visitors to the park, and they often come quite close to cars. This is completely safe, since elephants have no enemies in their natural nature they are naturally curious and unafraid. After an exciting game drive and picnic lunch in the park, you will continue to the charming highlands town of Karatu near the Ngorongoro area for dinner and an overnight stay.
Tarangire is also a beautiful park for photography, with landscapes that feel wide, and full of character. As you journey through the park in your private safari vehicle, your experienced guide will help you uncover the stories of the wilderness while searching for remarkable wildlife. Keep your camera ready to capture the wild beauty of Tanzania's Great Park.
Pause for a mid day picnic lunch surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature, before continuing your afternoon game drive. After an extensive game drive and picnic lunch, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight near Karatu.
Package
What's included & excluded
Included
- • Airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off as per itinerary)
- • Professional English-speaking safari guide
- • Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- • Bottled mineral drinking water during safari
- • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
- • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- • All game drives and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- • Full-board accommodation during the safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- • Picnic lunches during game drives
- • All government taxes and VAT
Not included
- • International flights to and from Tanzania
- • Tanzania visa fees
- • Travel insurance
- • Alcoholic beverages and drinks at lodges or camps
- • Laundry services
- • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
- • Personal expenses such as souvenirs or optional activities
- • Any services not specifically mentioned in the program
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