Ultimate Tanzania Calving Season Safari
    Calving SeasonPrivate safari

    10 Days Ultimate Calving Season Safari

    Ultimate Tanzania Calving Season Safari

    Our most complete green-season safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, three nights in Ndutu for the calving season and two nights in the central Serengeti.

    Duration10 days · 9 nights
    RouteTarangire · Manyara · Ngorongoro · Ndutu · Serengeti
    GroupPrivate · 2–6+
    From$2,620 USD* per person
    Ultimate Tanzania Calving Season Safari

    10 Days Ultimate Calving Season Safari

    Our most complete green-season safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, three nights in Ndutu for the calving season and two nights in the central Serengeti.

    Plenty of time in each place, and a flight back from the Serengeti at the end.

    Part of our Ndutu Calving Season Safari collection — see all options & travel advice

    Highlights

    • Five parks and conservation areas
    • Three nights in Ndutu
    • Ngorongoro Crater
    • Central Serengeti big cats
    • Fly back to Arusha

    Route at a glance

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    1. Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha

      Day 1 · 1 night

    2. Tarangire National Park

      Day 2 · 1 night

    3. Lake Manyara National Park → Karatu

      Day 3 · 1 night

    4. Ngorongoro Crater

      Day 4 · 1 night

    5. Karatu → Ndutu

      Day 5 · 1 night

    6. Ndutu & southern plains

      Day 6 · 1 night

    7. Ndutu · Lake Ndutu & Lake Masek

      Day 7 · 1 night

    8. Southern → central Serengeti

      Day 8 · 1 night

    9. Central Serengeti

      Day 9 · 1 night

    10. Seronera → Arusha → JRO

      Day 10

    Prices

    Price per person in USD · Silver accommodation · private safari

    Ultimate Tanzania Calving Season Safari prices per person by season and group size, Silver accommodation
    Season2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
    Low season1 April – 19 May$3,530$2,850$2,620
    Mid seasonRest of the year$3,900$3,060$2,780
    High seasonJuly, August, September · 20 December – 10 January$4,665$3,560$3,195

    Prices are indicative, per person in USD, for a private safari, excluding international flights. The "From" price is based on 6 travellers in low season. Final prices depend on your dates and availability and are confirmed in your written quotation.

    Day by day

    The overnight stay shown each day follows your chosen level: Silver.

    1. Your Nimara Safaris representative meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and drives you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time there is time to rest, and your guide will walk you through the days ahead.

      • Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
      • Private transfer to Arusha (approx. 1 hour)
      • Safari briefing with your guide
      Travel
      Road transfer, approx. 1 hour
      Meals
      Dinner
      About Arusha City & Mount Meru Foothills →
      Safari vehicle on the savannah with Kilimanjaro in the distance
      Arusha areaArusha
      Overnight Silver Collection

      Greenside Hotel

      Arusha

      Hotel

      Alternative: Arusha Planet Lodge

      Accommodation overview

    Drive and flight times are approximate. Wildlife sightings and weather are natural events and can never be guaranteed.

    Where you'll stay

    Choose the level that suits you. Every night of this safari has a proposed option at Silver, Gold and Diamond level. All properties are proposals, subject to availability on your dates; a comparable alternative may be offered.

    Proposed accommodation by night and level
    Nights Silver
    Day 1Arusha1 nightGreenside HotelHotel
    Day 2Tarangire1 nightSelected at quotation
    Days 3–4Karatu & Ngorongoro Highlands2 nightsEileen's Trees InnInn / lodge
    Days 5–7Ndutu3 nightsSelected at quotation
    Days 8–9Central Serengeti2 nightsSelected at quotation
    Browse all accommodation

    What's included

    • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional driver-guide
    • Accommodation at your chosen level and meals as listed day by day
    • Park, conservation and crater fees for the planned route
    • Drinking water in the safari vehicle
    • Airport arrival and departure transfers
    • Scheduled flight from the Serengeti to Arusha
    • Accommodation at your chosen level (Silver) as listed

    Not included

    • International flights
    • Visas and travel insurance
    • Hot-air balloon (optional)
    • Drinks and personal expenses
    • Tips

    Final inclusions are listed line by line in your written quotation.

    Good to know

    Best time

    Roughly December to April; calving is commonly concentrated around late January to March.

    Private journey

    Your safari vehicle and guide are dedicated to your booking, allowing the pace and daily rhythm to be adjusted around you.

    Visas & flights

    Most visitors need a Tanzania visa; apply through the official eVisa portal. We can help you choose international flights into Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Zanzibar (ZNZ).

    What to pack

    Light layers, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, binoculars, a reusable water bottle and neutral-coloured clothing.

    Read our Tanzania travel guide

    Love this route? Let's make it yours.

    Tell us your dates, group size and preferred accommodation level. We'll send a free, no-obligation proposal — and adjust anything you'd like to change.