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Tanzania All Inclusive Safari: Calving Season
Inclusions
Accommodation, Meals, Activities
Days
6 Days
Price
From $ 4,930 pp
Countries
Tanzania
Destinations
Ndutu, Serengeti
Overview
Experience the best of a Tanzania all inclusive safari during calving season, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. Timed from December through March, this 6-day, 5-night safari offers front-row seats to the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest give birth on the fertile plains of Ndutu. Expect dramatic predator-prey encounters, lush green backdrops, and unforgettable photographic opportunities. With everything included, from luxury lodges and meals to expert guides and park fees, this all inclusive African safari blends adventure with ease. Ideal for couples, photographers, and wildlife lovers alike, this journey takes you from Planet Lodges through Ngorongoro Crater and into the heart of the Ndutu region, all in comfort and style.
Highlights
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Big Five
Calving Season
Game Drives
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Warm welcome at the airport followed by a short transfer to Planet Lodges. Settle in, unwind, and ease into Tanzania with a relaxed first evening before the safari adventure begins.
Estimated driving distance
20 minutes drive
Estimated Trekking Time
Zone
Activities
Airport transfer, relax and settle in
Accommodation & Meals
L, D
Accommodation
- Premier: Airport Planet Lodge
Day 2
On to Ngorongoro Crater
Depart for the northern highlands, arriving at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Settle into camp and take in the first views of one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes before an evening at Lion’s Paw Camp.
Estimated driving distance
3 hour drive
Estimated Trekking Time
Zone
Activities
Game drives
Accommodation & Meals
B, L, D
Accommodation
- Premier: Lion’s Paw Camp
Day 3
Into the Crater, Then On to Ndutu
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive among elephants, lions, rhinos, and flamingos, then continue on to the Ndutu region, the heart of calving season, where over 500,000 wildebeest give birth each year, drawing in the predators that follow them.
Estimated driving distance
Estimated Trekking Time
Zone
Activities
Scenic drive to Ngorongoro
Accommodation & Meals
B, L, D
Accommodation
- Premier: Intimate Camp Zebra
Day 4
Ndutu, Calving and Carnivores
A full day immersed in the drama of the Ndutu plains, watching wildebeest herds, zebras, and the predators that trail them. An optional sunrise hot air balloon safari is available for those who want to see it all from above.
Estimated driving distance
Estimated Trekking Time
Zone
Activities
Game drives
Accommodation & Meals
B, L, D
Accommodation
- Premier: Intimate Camp Zebra
Day 5
Ndutu, One More Day Among the Herds
Another full day exploring the Ndutu region’s calving grounds, with morning and afternoon game drives, and again, the option of a sunrise balloon flight over the plains.
Estimated driving distance
Estimated Trekking Time
Zone
Activities
Game drives, optional hot air balloon safari
Accommodation & Meals
B, L, D
Accommodation
- Premier: Intimate Camp Zebra
Day 6
Fly from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro Airport – Departure Day
A final morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your domestic flight back to Kilimanjaro. VIP lounge access or an optional day room is available depending on your onward travel time.
Estimated driving distance
1-2 hour flight
Estimated Trekking Time
Zone
Activities
Morning game drive, domestic flight
Accommodation & Meals
B, L
Additional Info
*If your departure is the following morning, we will accommodate you at Airport Planet Lodge for $250 for a double room and $180 for a single room. Includes breakfast.
Inclusions
Private 6-day, 5-night safari with expert guide
Accommodation as indicated
Meals as indicated
Unlimited bottled water on safari
Unlimited mileage on safari
Park fees, taxes, and conservation levies
Airport transfers
Game drives in pop-top 4x4 Land Cruiser
Limited laundry service (Days 2 & 3)
House drinks
All domestic flights
Exclusions
International airfare
Any required vaccinations
Visas & travel insurance
Souvenirs & personal items
New government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
Pricing
| Packages | 2026 | 2027 | Single Room Fee |
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| Premier | 5,470 | Coming Soon |
| 2026 Dates | Price |
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