Great Migration Safaris

4-Day Great Migration Luxury Safari – Calving Season

Duration 4 days / 3 nights
Destination Ndutu / Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Starting from From $1,615.00 per person

About This Safari

This 4-Day Great Migration Luxury Safari takes you from the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire to the wildlife-filled plains of Ndutu, where the Great Migration comes alive during calving season. Expect exceptional game viewing, dramatic predator encounters, and luxurious accommodation throughout your journey.

In just 4 days, you’ll explore Tarangire National Park, the scenic Karatu highlands, and the legendary Ndutu area, enjoying private game drives, premium lodge stays, and expert safari guidance.

4 days, perfectly paced – what to expect:

  • Tarangire National Park – Giant elephant herds, ancient baobabs, diverse wildlife, and beautiful savannah scenery.

  • Karatu – A peaceful highland setting providing a comfortable transition toward the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

  • Ndutu – The heart of the calving season, with newborn wildebeest, zebras, abundant predators, and excellent wildlife photography opportunities.

  • Ngorongoro Crater – A spectacular final game drive through one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas.

The route combines Tarangire’s wildlife diversity with the seasonal spectacle of the Great Migration in Ndutu, before concluding with an unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater safari and return to Arusha.

Start / End

Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport -> Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport / Zanzibar

Group size

1-100 people

Difficulty

Easy

Minimum age

2+

Safari Snapshot

A quick look at the route, day by day.

Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Serengeti game drive

Safari Haven Tented Camp

Day 2
Karatu – Ndutu Area

Transit game drive Picnic lunch Ndutu game drive

Safari Haven Tented Camp

Day 3
Full-Day Ndutu Great Migration Safari

Ndutu game drive Picnic lunch

Safari Haven Tented Camp

Day 4
Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch

Ways to Customize This Trip

This private itinerary can be tailored to your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style, dietary needs and special interests. Ask our Tanzania specialist to adjust transfers, activities and room arrangements before booking

  • Adjust the balance of safari, beach time and optional Zanzibar activities
  • Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights

Where you go

Route

  1. Days 1–3 Central Serengeti

Day by Day

Here is how the days run. We can adjust the route around your dates and the pace you want.

1 Day 1 Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu Safari Haven Tented Camp / Lunch, Dinner
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

Enjoy a full-day game drive across the park, looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.

Later, continue to Karatu for a relaxing luxury lodge stay and dinner.

  • Main stop: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
  • Accommodation: Safari Haven Tented Camp
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Activities: Serengeti game drive
Accommodation - Safari Haven Tented Camp

Safari Haven Tented Camp

Tented camp / Luxury / Central Serengeti

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2 Day 2 Karatu – Ndutu Area Safari Haven Tented Camp / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Karatu – Ndutu Area

After breakfast, travel toward the Ndutu plains, entering the heart of the Great Migration calving grounds. Enjoy game viewing en route as the landscape changes from the Ngorongoro highlands to the open plains. Arrive in Ndutu for an afternoon game drive, with opportunities to see wildebeest, zebras, newborn calves, and predators.

  • Main stop: Karatu – Ndutu Area
  • Accommodation: Safari Haven Tented Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Activities: Transit game drive Picnic lunch Ndutu game drive
Accommodation - Safari Haven Tented Camp

Safari Haven Tented Camp

Tented camp / Luxury / Central Serengeti

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3 Day 3 Full-Day Ndutu Great Migration Safari Safari Haven Tented Camp / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Ndutu Great Migration Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Ndutu during the spectacular calving season. Follow the migrating herds across the plains and search for newborn wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The area is particularly rewarding for predator sightings, while its seasonal landscapes offer exceptional opportunities for photography and intimate wildlife encounters.

  • Main stop: Full-Day Ndutu Great Migration Safari
  • Accommodation: Safari Haven Tented Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Activities: Ndutu game drive Picnic lunch
Accommodation - Safari Haven Tented Camp

Safari Haven Tented Camp

Tented camp / Luxury / Central Serengeti

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4 Day 4 Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After breakfast, depart Ndutu toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive.

Explore the crater floor, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After lunch, ascend the crater and continue to Arusha, concluding your safari.

  • Main stop: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Activities: Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch

Accommodation

Where you stay on this trip. We can move the comfort level up or down when we plan your dates.

Safari Haven Tented Camp
Days 1, 2, 3

Safari Haven Tented Camp

LUXURY / Central Serengeti

Safari Haven Tented Camp — photo 1
Safari Haven Tented Camp — photo 2
Safari Haven Tented Camp — photo 3
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Tour Rates

This is the starting price for this trip. Your final quote is confirmed once we check your dates and availability.

SeasonSolo2 people3 people4 people5 people6 people7+ people
Standard SeasonOn request From $2,297From $1,921From $1,839From $1,705From $1,615On request

Prices are per person in USD and based on shared double/twin accommodation unless stated otherwise. Final pricing depends on travel dates, lodge availability, group size and route adjustments. Swipe horizontally to compare party sizes.

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From $1,615.00 per person
4 days / 3 nights/ Ndutu / Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater