4 Days Southern Serengeti Calving Season Adventure

Overview

Create lifelong family memories on this 4-days adventure through Tanzania’s Southern Serengeti during the magical calving season. Witness thousands of baby wildebeest being born on the green plains of Ndutu, where nature’s most exciting wildlife moments unfold every day. Start your journey from Zanzibar and enjoy a scenic game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and ancient baobab trees. Continue through the Ngorongoro highlands to reach the heart of the Great Migration. Spend two nights at the cozy and family-friendly Untamed Migration Camp, perfectly located for close-up wildlife encounters. Conclude your safari with an awe-inspiring visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, then enjoy a relaxing overnight stay at Forest Hill Hotel in Arusha before your departure.

With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and hands-on learning moments for all ages, this safari is the perfect blend of adventure, education, and togetherness for families.

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Day 1
Day 1: Tarangire National Park – “A Family Welcome to the Wild
Your safari begins in Tarangire, a peaceful and scenic park known for its huge elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Children and adults alike will be fascinated by the wildlife along the Tarangire River — elephants bathing, giraffes grazing, and colorful birds flying by. With fewer crowds than other parks, it's an ideal spot for a relaxed and personal wildlife experience.

After your game drive, travel through the lush highlands to Karatu, a small town near Ngorongoro. Spend the night at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge, where your family can enjoy a peaceful garden setting, hearty meals, and restful sleep.
Day 2
Day 2: Ndutu Area – “Wildebeest Babies & Family Adventures
Your journey continues to Ndutu, where the Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area meet. From January to March, this region becomes the nursery of the Great Migration, with thousands of wildebeest calves born each day. The flat, open plains are ideal for wildlife spotting — perfect for curious young travelers.

Enjoy game drives through the Ndutu plains, where you may see predator-prey interactions as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds. Visit Lake Ndutu, where flamingos gather, then arrive at Untamed Migration Camp for a warm, family-friendly stay under the stars.
Day 3
Day 3: Full Day in Ndutu – “Learning Through Wildlife
Spend the day fully immersed in nature and learning. Watch newborn wildebeest take their first steps, spot playful zebra foals, and witness dramatic cheetah hunts. Your expert Gardenia guide will turn each moment into a learning opportunity for the whole family — explaining animal behavior, migration, and conservation in fun and interactive ways.

Enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree, surrounded by wildlife sounds and wide-open views. Return to camp in the evening for a hearty dinner, storytelling by the fire, and unforgettable stargazing
Day 4
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – “The World’s Greatest Wildlife Classroom” & Drive to Arusha
Start the day early with a drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a wildlife sanctuary. Explore this “Garden of Eden,” home to black rhinos, elephants, lions, zebras, hippos, and more. Kids will be thrilled to spot animals at every turn, like in a real-life nature documentary.

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then ascend the crater walls and begin your drive to Arusha. In the evening, check-in at Forest Hill Hotel, a peaceful retreat where your family can enjoy dinner, a comfortable night's rest, and prepare for your journey home.

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4 Days Southern Serengeti Calving Season Adventure

Overview

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Day 1

Day 1: Tarangire National Park – “A Family Welcome to the Wild

Day 2

Day 2: Ndutu Area – “Wildebeest Babies & Family Adventures

Day 3

Day 3: Full Day in Ndutu – “Learning Through Wildlife

Day 4

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – “The World’s Greatest Wildlife Classroom” & Drive to Arusha

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