Embark on an extraordinary 5-day fly-in safari to Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti during the awe-inspiring calving season – the most dramatic chapter of the Great Wildebeest Migration. This is when over 500,000 wildebeest are born on the vast short-grass plains, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, creating one of nature’s most thrilling spectacles.
Your journey begins with a scenic flight from Arusha to the heart of the Serengeti, where panoramic aerial views reveal the park’s sweeping savannahs and wildlife-dotted landscapes. Stay in luxury tented camps or lodges strategically located in the Ndutu area, the prime location for witnessing calving season action. Daily game drives will place you at the center of life-and-death encounters, as newborn calves take their first steps and predators lurk nearby.
Beyond the migration drama, expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and an incredible diversity of birdlife. Each evening, relax with sundowners and gourmet dinners under the African night sky, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
A fly-in safari maximizes your time in the Serengeti, eliminating long road transfers and allowing you to immerse yourself in the experience from the moment you land. This 5-day adventure blends luxury, exclusivity, and world-class wildlife encounters – an unforgettable way to experience Africa’s most iconic natural event.
During this 5-day Serengeti adventure, you’ll experience the raw beauty and drama of the Great Wildebeest Migration’s calving season. Each day brings early-morning and late-afternoon game drives in prime wildlife areas, especially the Ndutu plains, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest give birth within weeks. The sheer number of newborn calves draws predators, creating unmatched opportunities to witness hunting scenes and predator-prey interactions in real time.
Your fly-in safari begins with a short scenic flight from Arusha, saving hours of road travel and giving you sweeping aerial views of the Serengeti. Upon arrival, expert guides lead you to the best wildlife viewing spots, ensuring you’re in the heart of the action. Expect to see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife.
Evenings are for unwinding in luxurious tented camps or lodges, complete with en-suite facilities, fine dining, and breathtaking sunsets. Enjoy campfire stories, stargazing, and the sounds of the African night before resting up for another day of adventure.
By the end of the trip, you’ll have witnessed one of the planet’s greatest natural spectacles, experienced Tanzania’s world-class hospitality, and returned home with unforgettable memories and photographs.
The calving season in the Serengeti typically occurs between late January and early March, when over 500,000 wildebeest give birth within a few short weeks on the nutrient-rich plains of the Ndutu region, located between the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This period offers unparalleled game viewing, as the abundance of newborn calves attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, leading to intense predator-prey encounters. The weather is generally warm with short, occasional rains that keep the landscape lush and green, perfect for photography.
Traveling during this time not only maximizes your chances of witnessing the most dramatic stage of the Great Migration but also provides excellent opportunities to see a variety of other wildlife in beautiful settings. For photographers and wildlife enthusiasts, February is often considered the peak month for calving season action.
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by a Ron Adventure representative for a safari briefing. Soon after, you will board your scenic bush flight to Ndutu Airstrip in the southern Serengeti. As you fly, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the Rift Valley and Maasai villages. Upon landing, your driver-guide will be waiting to welcome you for your first game drive in the heart of the wildebeest calving season. Expect to encounter vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, along with predators such as lions and cheetahs. In the evening, check in to your luxury tented camp or lodge, enjoy a sundowner, and have dinner under the African sky.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Acacia migration camp
Start the day with a sunrise game drive to witness the most active wildlife moments. This is the peak calving season, with over 8,000 calves born daily. Watch as predators take advantage of the abundance of prey. Return to camp for a hot lunch and rest before heading out for an afternoon exploration of the Ndutu woodlands and marshes. Evenings are spent enjoying the tranquil sounds of nature around a bushfire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Acacia migration camp
Spend another full day exploring the diverse landscapes of the southern Serengeti. Your guide will take you to the open plains, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes, providing insights into the circle of life during calving season. Optional visits to a Maasai boma are available for cultural immersion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Acacia migration camp
After breakfast, Drive to Serengeti Central. Explore the Seronera Valley, renowned for its resident big cats and abundant game throughout the year. In the evening, settle into your lodge or tented camp for a candle-lit dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: acacia Seronera luxury camp
Embark on your last sunrise game drive, capturing the magi6c of the Serengeti one final time. After breakfast, transfer to the Seronera Airstrip for your return flight to Arusha, followed by a connection to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound journey.
Meals: Breakfast.
| Number of People | Cost Per Person in the US($) | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $4,214 | 1 Night: PLANET LODGE |
| 2 people | $2,958 | 3 Nights: ACACIA MIGRATION CAMP |
| 3 people | $2,694 | 1 Night: ACACIA CAMP SERENGETI |
| 4 people | $2,446 | |
| 5 people | $2,390 | |
| 6 people | $2,275 | |
Ron Advetures will pick you up and transfer you to designated Hotels. Pick-up on arrival at the airport and drop-off are included in our package. We arrange also other group transport if required.
Tanzania safari wildlife safari prices depend on the number of people on a trip, how many days of safari, and the level of comfort or luxury.
Our package covers-Professional and experienced English-speaking safari guide
How many people can be in a safari vehicle? We ensure everyone gets a window seat. All of our Safari vehicles are 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers that take 4 people if 6 including a driver and a safari guide for the extended ones
How many people can be in a safari vehicle? We ensure everyone gets a window seat. All of our Safari vehicles are 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers that take 4 people if 6 including a driver and a safari guide for the extended ones
We recommending to using the company using company that have policy on environmental conservation, in which their guides are responsible and understood the value of conservation.
Kilimanjaro Brothers has been education on environmental training and better practice ecological conscious decisions.
Cheapest tour operators thus attract customer by cheapest price and thus expect poor service as well make burden to guides on depending on tips.
Operator that are using very old safari vehicles make environmental degradation through the discharging smoke and emission
Kilimanjaro brothers have make a step forward, we develop more sustainable business and using New Land curser Toyota safari vehicle with new engine with regular maintained to control emission.
Many flights to Tanzania have cheaper tickets when you book in advance, so it is better to plan and book your flight in advance which will help us to book the best hotels/ lodges for your safari.
Book in advance as far as six to ten months before the excursion, if you’re looking for last minutes booking we will always be happy to help you.
Pack packs with without flames is better and suitcases. Those luggage may be packed on back or in the roof rack of safari 20 Kg ( 44 Lbs) are maximum weight.
A typical day on a Safari starts early in the morning with breakfast, a full-day game drive and dinner.
Early morning.
Early start with breakfast of Tea, biscuits and fruits which is served at 6.30 am followed by morning game drives. This is generally the best sport to see animals return from a night of hunting. You will continue with 3 to 4 hours of the game while the animals are still active. A typical day in Safari, Safari Serengeti typical day, Serengeti Manyara.
Midday Lunch
Lunch can be a lunch box on picnic sites or on lodges/ tented camps drinks and rest. Lunch, rest and continue with the evening game drive around 3 pm.
Evening.
Evening is the best time to see animals. Predatory animals begin to stir, their prey becomes more active. You will return to the lodge around 6.30 pm for a shower and dinner.
Dinner.
Usually saved in the evening at the camp or on lodges dining area with large fire under the star.
Night.
In the Northern part of Serengeti, Manyara and Tarangire you may have the opportunity to have a night game drive. A night game drive will give you a different perspective of the bush and unforgettable memories in Africa Bush.
Security precaution on safari.
Be sure to follow the tips for safety precautions in Tanzanian safaris, so as to have safe and enjoyable moments during your safari.
People in Tanzania are very good and polite but still you have to be careful when you are around the city center with valuable things and big camera hanging around on your neck. Never walk at night alone instead it’s better to use transport, your local guides or nearby hotel.
Make sure you record a number of your passport, airline tickets, traveler checks and credit cards and keep them in a safe place.It is extremely rare for incidents to occur and always your professional guide is there to ensure your safety. Below are the tips to ensure your safety during safaris.
Always follow your guide’s instructions and guidelines.
Stay in the car during game drives except at designated areas where you are allowed to get out of the car.
Never walk off far to a bush it’s better to ask for advice from your guide about where to go
Don’t stand up in the car, hang out of the window or sit on the roof.
Don’t drive too close to animals if you are on a self-drive safari.
Stay close to your guide and group on a walking safari and always walk in single file.
Watch where you put your feet while walking in the bush.
Bright-coloured clothes are not suitable for the game view. Take comfortable clothes and huts and the sun for a Tanzania safari.
Bright-coloured clothes are not suitable for the game view. Take comfortable clothes and huts and the sun for a Tanzania safari.
The vast majority of Tanzanians still live a lifestyle very close to their traditional lifestyles, and most local people are subsistence farmers.
The food depends on what kind of hotels and lodges you stay in, it can either be a 4-star or a 3-star quality. There are various lodges or tented camps that provide the best meals and food for your Tanzania safar
We are using 4×4 safari vehicles Toyota Landcruisers that have been designed to conquer the ever-demanding road conditions in East Africa. All vehicles have pop-up roofs that can be opened during game drives and a window seat is guaranteed for each guest
The Great Migration – also called the Great Wildlife Migration – is an enormous, continuous and roughly circular migration across the plains and woodlands of Tanzania and Kenya by two million wildebeests, zebras and antelopes. It’s the largest land-based migration in the world. Witnessing thousands-strong herds stretched out in front of you is a sight you never forget.
The Big Five are lion, leopard, bush elephant, black rhino and Cape buffalo. These are the animals considered to be the hardest and most dangerous to hunt on foot.
This is obviously a hard question to answer. The longer you spend on safari, the more animals you’ll see, and the greater the variety you’re likely to spot. If you’re hoping to spot the Big Five, for instance, one day in all likelihood won’t cut it. But if you give yourself four to five days, you might well manage it.
What we can say is that you need to factor in driving times when heading on a safari. For instance, from Kilimanjaro International Airport (gateway to the Northern Circuit), you can reach reserves like Arusha National Park and Lake Manyara National Park within hours and go on safari that same day. But Serengeti National Park, fon the other hand, is quite a drive, so you should factor in a day of travel each way. Fortunately, the drive to Serengeti takes you past Ngorongoro Crater, which is a MUST, as well as some other attractions worth a visit like Olduvai Gorge.
Please chat to us for advice on how long is needed based on what you want to see.
Everyone has his priorities and things they want to see some people want to see baby animals being born, for instance, while others want to see as many animals as possible. Still others want good birdspotting, some want to see flowers, and some want to see the animals in a lush setting. And of course, many want to see the Great Wildlife Migration and its chaotic river crossings. Please read Best Time to Visit the Serengeti to identify the best months for each of the above-mentioned highlights. Also, feel free to chat with us so we can advise you.
What do I need on my safari?[back to top]
Soap
Small Sewing Kit
Hand Lotion
Shampoo
Suntan Lotion
Lip Salve
Tissues
Nail Brush
Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Sunglasses
Camera (recommend Telephoto Lens)
Flash Light (Torch) and Batteries
Pen and Paper
Malaria Tablets
Binoculars
Small water bottle for personal use
Plastic Bags for dirty clothes
Recommended Safari Clothing to bring with you
T-shirts and tank tops
Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburns)
Shorts
Light long pants or convertible long-short pants
Warm fleece pullover or jacket
One swimsuit
Cotton socks and underwear
Pajamas
One pair of comfortable walking shoes
One pair of sandals or flip-flops
Wide-brimmed hat
Bandana (for dust)
Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if traveling in the cold season (June – August)
Rain coat and rain trousers (During rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec)
Do not hesitage to give us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you.
+255 749 516 344
info@ronadventure.com
From the moment we landed in Arusha, Ron Adventure took care of every detail. The fly-in to the Serengeti was breathtaking, and within hours we were surrounded by thousands of wildebeest calves and prowling predators. Our guide from Ron Adventure was incredibly knowledgeable, making every game drive exciting and informative. The camps they chose were pure luxury, with amazing food and warm hospitality. We’ve traveled a lot, but this calving season safari was truly unmatched – thank you, Ron Adventure
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