
10 days calving season and community tourism
$3,704 – $6,683 / person
10 days calving season and community tourism
Experience one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles on this unforgettable 10-day Tanzania safari. Every year between January and March, the vast plains of Southern Serengeti and Ndutu become the stage for the Great Migration calving season, when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest give birth to their young. This abundance of new born calves attracts an incredible concentration of predators, creating some of the most dramatic wildlife encounters on the planet. Combined with authentic cultural experiences, the breath taking Ngorongoro Crater, and the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, this safari offers the perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and adventure.
Package Includes
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver guide
- Transport whilst on safari in a 4×4 safari Land cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing.
- All transfers upon arrival and departure as in the itinerary.
- Full board accommodations whilst on safari.
- All park entrance fees are as per the itinerary.
- All game drives are detailed in the itinerary.
- Drivers salary and allowances plus park fees for driver and vehicle.
- Government taxes and levies.
- Complimentary bottled drinking water while on safari.
Package Excludes
- International and internal flights.
- Airport arrival or departure taxes.
- Tips and gratuities to driver guide, hotel camp and restaurant staff, and room service.
- Items of a personal nature, i.e., telephone internet usage, laundry.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
- Change in itinerary accommodation rather than those specified.
- Activities, visits, and tours that are not mentioned in the package.
- Extra Expenses, insurances, Visa, and validity of travel documents.
- Extra drinks and meals that are not mentioned in the package.
- Easter Festival High season New Year’s supplements as per lodge hotel policy.
Pricing summary
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Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- Day 2: Mount Meru Foothills and Cultural Experience
- Day 3: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience
- Day 4: Journey to Ndutu – Southern Serengeti
- Day 5: Full-Day Great Migration Calving Safari
- Day 6: Predator Action and Wildlife Encounters
- Day 7: Full-Day Exploration of the Ndutu Ecosystem
- Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- Day 9: Tarangire National Park
- Day 10: Departure

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your professional safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax after your journey and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the evening, receive a safari briefing and learn more about the incredible migration adventure that awaits.
Dinner and Overnight: AMANI SAFARI LODGE
Accommodation
AMANI SAFARI LODGE
Located 5 minutes from Arusha Airport in peaceful coffee plantations. Amani Safari Lodge has 24 comfortable rooms, a restaurant with local food, and a swimming pool. The perfect base for your Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari. Relax before or after your Tanzania adventure.

Today is dedicated to discovering the beauty, culture, and history of the Mount Meru region, one of Tanzania’s most scenic and culturally rich areas. After breakfast, travel through the fertile foothills surrounding Mount Meru, where local communities have lived for generations. Visit traditional villages, interact with local residents, and gain insight into daily life, customs, and traditions that continue to shape the region. Explore vibrant local markets, learn about traditional farming practices, and enjoy breath taking views of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain. Along the way, discover the cultural heritage of the Meru people, known for their warm hospitality, agricultural traditions, and strong connection to the land. Enjoy a traditional local lunch featuring fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding farms before continuing your cultural exploration. This immersive experience offers a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s people and landscapes before your safari adventure begins.
Overnight: AMANI SAFARI LODGE
Accommodation
AMANI SAFARI LODGE
Located 5 minutes from Arusha Airport in peaceful coffee plantations. Amani Safari Lodge has 24 comfortable rooms, a restaurant with local food, and a swimming pool. The perfect base for your Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari. Relax before or after your Tanzania adventure.

Travel to the colorful village of Mto wa Mbu, one of Tanzania’s most culturally diverse communities. Accompanied by a local guide, enjoy a walking tour through banana plantations, rice fields, local homes, and artisan workshops. Meet local families, learn about traditional farming methods, and gain a deeper understanding of daily life in rural Tanzania. Enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch before continuing your cultural exploration. This authentic experience provides meaningful insight into the people and traditions that make Tanzania so unique.
Overnight: Karatu Tented lodge
Accommodation
KARATU TENTED LODGE
Karatu Tented Lodge is located in a strategic situation in the fault of the Rift Valley 10 minutes from the town of Karatu makes it ideal to explore easily the Tanzania’s parks and reservations Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Tarangire and Lake Eyasi.
The Lodge offers facilities with views of Lake Manyara high lands of Ngorongoro and fields and hills of Africa. With 10 room cottages built combining African and safari style central restaurant with fireplace excellent service and large gardens with swimming pool and outdoor barbecue.

After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the legendary Ndutu region in Southern Serengeti. As the landscape opens into endless grasslands, wildlife sightings become increasingly frequent. During the calving season, vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cover the plains as they gather to give birth. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive and your first encounter with one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
Overnight: NDUTU SAFARI LODGE
Accommodation
NDUTU SAFARI LODGE
Ndutu Safari lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains filled with acacia trees and wide views across Lake Ndutu. Our Lodge comprises thirty four comfortable stone and thatch en-suite cottages beside a relaxed convivial dining, sitting and bar area all overlooking the ever-changing view of Lake Ndutu. We are a family at Ndutu and immensely proud of what we do and our dedicated team are key to the success, they are what makes staying with us a very special experience.
- Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
- Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

Spend the day exploring the wildlife-rich Ndutu plains, where thousands of wildebeest calves are born each day during the peak calving season. Witness newborn calves taking their first steps within minutes of birth while predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas patrol nearby. The abundance of wildlife creates incredible opportunities for photography and unforgettable safari moments.
Overnight: NDUTU SAFARI LODGE
Accommodation
NDUTU SAFARI LODGE
Ndutu Safari lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains filled with acacia trees and wide views across Lake Ndutu. Our Lodge comprises thirty four comfortable stone and thatch en-suite cottages beside a relaxed convivial dining, sitting and bar area all overlooking the ever-changing view of Lake Ndutu. We are a family at Ndutu and immensely proud of what we do and our dedicated team are key to the success, they are what makes staying with us a very special experience.
- Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
- Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

Another full day in the Southern Serengeti allows your guide to follow wildlife movements and maximize game-viewing opportunities. The calving season attracts some of Africa’s highest concentrations of predators, creating dramatic scenes rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world. Every game drive offers the possibility of extraordinary wildlife interactions and unforgettable sightings.
Dinner and Overnight: NDUTU SAFARI LODGE.
Accommodation
NDUTU SAFARI LODGE
Ndutu Safari lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains filled with acacia trees and wide views across Lake Ndutu. Our Lodge comprises thirty four comfortable stone and thatch en-suite cottages beside a relaxed convivial dining, sitting and bar area all overlooking the ever-changing view of Lake Ndutu. We are a family at Ndutu and immensely proud of what we do and our dedicated team are key to the success, they are what makes staying with us a very special experience.
- Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
- Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

Continue exploring the beautiful Ndutu region, where open plains, seasonal lakes, and acacia woodlands support a remarkable variety of wildlife. This additional day provides flexibility to search for unique wildlife behavior, migration activity, and photographic opportunities. Few safari experiences compare to witnessing thousands of animals thriving across the endless plains of the Serengeti.
Overnight: NDUTU SAFARI LODGE
Accommodation
NDUTU SAFARI LODGE
Ndutu Safari lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains filled with acacia trees and wide views across Lake Ndutu. Our Lodge comprises thirty four comfortable stone and thatch en-suite cottages beside a relaxed convivial dining, sitting and bar area all overlooking the ever-changing view of Lake Ndutu. We are a family at Ndutu and immensely proud of what we do and our dedicated team are key to the success, they are what makes staying with us a very special experience.
- Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
- Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

After breakfast, travel to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Descend into this natural wonder and enjoy a game drive among one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. Search for the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, while taking in breath taking scenery that makes Ngorongoro one of the world’s most remarkable safari locations.
Dinner and Overnight: KARATU TENTED LODGE
Accommodation
KARATU TENTED LODGE
Karatu Tented Lodge is located in a strategic situation in the fault of the Rift Valley 10 minutes from the town of Karatu makes it ideal to explore easily the Tanzania’s parks and reservations Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Tarangire and Lake Eyasi.
The Lodge offers facilities with views of Lake Manyara high lands of Ngorongoro and fields and hills of Africa. With 10 room cottages built combining African and safari style central restaurant with fireplace excellent service and large gardens with swimming pool and outdoor barbecue.

Today, explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. The Tarangire River attracts a remarkable concentration of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species. The park’s beautiful landscapes provide a spectacular finale to your safari adventure.
Dinner and Overnight: KARATU TENTED LODGE
Accommodation
KARATU TENTED LODGE
Karatu Tented Lodge is located in a strategic situation in the fault of the Rift Valley 10 minutes from the town of Karatu makes it ideal to explore easily the Tanzania’s parks and reservations Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Tarangire and Lake Eyasi.
The Lodge offers facilities with views of Lake Manyara high lands of Ngorongoro and fields and hills of Africa. With 10 room cottages built combining African and safari style central restaurant with fireplace excellent service and large gardens with swimming pool and outdoor barbecue.

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. As your safari comes to an end, depart with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and the incredible spectacle of the Great Migration calving season.
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Posted on Tripadvisor MknVerified Wonderful Experience with their hospitality My wife and I had a truly wonderful time in Northern Tanzania! Our tour guide Joshua was really knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and nature. Also, he was also very friendly and hospitable. He always tried hard to find animals, and we could see a lot of rare animals which made us satisfied very much.The tour was well-organised. We were impressed that they prepared hot meals and delicious coffee for us at each lunch, while most of agencies just provided simple lunch boxes.When booking, they also gave us quick response and enough information, which helped us a lot.We highly recommend Utopia for your safari tour and we’ll be sure to use them next time!Posted on Tripadvisor Tourist527060Verified Wonderful time, wonderful nature and animals, wonderful people The safari tour with Utopia company was simply great. I did not have big expectations but allover impression beginning in Arusha, continuig via Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks, the care of the manager and the staff of the company incl.our two guys - the guide and driver in one person and the cook - who were with our group the whole time and took care of us, was superb. We saw all big 5 and a lot more, also the weather was pleasant. To see the animals in their natural conditions and the nature itself made my trip unforgettable. Thank you all!Posted on Tripadvisor Dreamer676375Verified Utopia Safari and Tour Guide Joshua fantastic Utopia Safari was very well organized and a pleasure to work with - their guide joshua N went out of his way to do that little bit extra nice to have someone with a sense of humour we could see that he was doing more then the other guides to show us wildlife highly recommend -balloon ride highly recommendPosted on Tripadvisor Scenic13047923340Verified Safari Trip of a Lifetime!! This was my first trip to Africa and it did not disappoint! Every thing about this trip was top tier, and that is because of the excellent work of Utopia Safaris. Utopia Safaris did an amazing job ensuring that our trip was seamless from the time we arrived in Tanzania until leaving. Every detail was taken care of including our lodging, transportation, and all of our meals. On the safari portion of our trip, our tour guides Ex and Joshua went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. They were extremely knowledgeable and were willing to teach us about the animals, plants, and habitats we encountered. On the beach portion of our trip, we had amazing excursions! I am truly grateful to have been able to experience Tanzania for the first time, and I consider myself lucky to have taken this trip with Utopia Safaris. Saving the best detail for last: Ex and Joshua took the most amazing photos and shared them with us. Thank you guys again!Posted on Tripadvisor יאמיVerified Perfect Did 4 days group safari (Tringiri, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) and it was perfect.We got an amazing and most professional guide, saw all big 5 and many more. Great food. Always available for all my questions and help in many thing other then the safari free off charge! 👑🤗Posted on Tripadvisor Eimantė SVerified Unforgettable honeymoon 🤎 We booked 5 days Safari and had an unforgettable experience with our guide Frank! We were so lucky (thanks to Frank) as we saw all the animals we wanted and even the great migration🦓! We will never forget our honeymoon in 🇹🇿! Hakuna Matata!Posted on Tripadvisor Nyrva CVerified Amazing Safari Our safari experience with Utopia Safari was outstanding. Our guide Joshua picked us up from Kilimanjaro airport and from there to Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti. During the 5 day safari, our guides Exhaud and Joshua made sure our every needs were met. They made sure our accommodations were top notch, from the hotel in Mt Maura to the bush camp in the Serengeti. During Safari, they made sure we were fully immersed and their knowledge of wildlife and plant life is so impressive. We saw ALL the big 5. The highlight of our trip was seeing the great migration, not just once but multiple times. During one of the migrations, we were able to witness a crocodile attack a wildebeest and the wildebeest’s will to live by escaping the killer jaws of the crocodile. We could not believe we were experiencing Nat Geo live. In addition, Exhaud and Joshua captured everything with such fabulous pictures and videos. If you are planning to go safari, Utopia Safari will give you the best experience. I highly recommend them.Posted on Tripadvisor Richon SVerified Best Safari ever!!!! I went on a 5 day safari from Ngorongoro crater to the Serengeti with our tour guide Joshua. He was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and flora. We truly enjoyed the Serengeti camp as well. 10/10 recommend this company for your next Safari!Posted on Tripadvisor bernard kVerified Safari- Kenya/ Tanzania We did a 2 weeks Safari in Kenya and Tanzania. It included Amboseli, Serengeti, Masai Mara, Ngorongoro and Ndutu. To say this was a trip of a life time is an understatement !!!The trip was extremely well planned and executed by Utopia travels. From the time we landed in Nairobi to the time we boarded our flight back to NYC very detail was looked into. The lodging recommended and we stayed at starting from tree top houses to migration camps was 5 star level. Our guide Exhaud was extrenely knowledgeable. We got to see not only the ‘big 5’, and the Mara River crossing which was the highlight but so much more than what we thought was possible. Exhaud went above and beyond to make this the best holiday ever for us and our kids (13 and 10years). We were in awe of vast breath of knowledge he had which he readily shared with us. The kids learnt so much about wild life, geography, people and culture from him. Exahdu was always there for us with his kind, funny, gentle and caring ways and made sure we had the best animal experiences and the most comfortable stays.A big shout out to our ‘Ernest’ who took the most amazing photos and did a wonderful job with a personalized video for us. We were able to be fully engrossed in nature whilst Ernest did all the ‘clicking’ for us.We are so very satisfied and also feel blessed that we were able to do this amazing journey with this wonderful tour company and guides and highly recommend to anyone looking to experience a ‘one of a kind’ Safari.Posted on Tripadvisor Dreamer16168688575Verified Family safari I took my 1-year-old and 5-year-old on a four-night safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro. Luckily I could see all the animals I wanted to see. We stayed in a camp inside the Serengeti for two days, and it was comfortable for families with children. Binoculars are available for rent. This time I used the driver's personal camera and was able to take pictures of distant animals. The road trip was long and tiring for a 1 year old, but the 5 year old was excited, so I recommend it!
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