8-Day Big Five & Calving Season Safari

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Africano Paraiso guide welcomes you. Transfer to your serene lodge in Arusha and unwind amid lush gardens and views of Mount Meru.

Relax and recharge after your journey. Tomorrow, the adventure begins across Tanzania’s iconic wildlife landscapes.

Journey to Tarangire, famous for its ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Watch for giraffes, buffalo, and lions during your full-day game drive.

Enjoy a scenic picnic by the Tarangire River, then head to Karatu for a cozy overnight stay in the foothills of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lions, rhinos, elephants, and hippos. Explore this incredible ecosystem, where the Big Five roam against a backdrop of crater walls.

Savor a picnic lunch near a hippo pool amidst one of Africa’s most scenic game drive landscapes. In the evening, head to your lodge inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to dine and relax surrounded by breathtaking crater views.

Travel into the Ndutu region of the Southern Serengeti, where the Great Migration is in full swing. Your drive takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive at your mobile camp or lodge in time for an evening game drive — the plains are alive with newborn wildebeest and hunting predators.

Wake up surrounded by thousands of wildebeest calves taking their first steps. This extraordinary time draws lions, cheetahs, and hyenas to the feast.

Spend the day immersed in wildlife action — a dream setting for wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Today offers another chance to explore the drama of the Serengeti. Watch cheetahs sprint across open plains, lions lounge under acacia trees, and scavengers trail behind.

Pause for a bush breakfast or golden-hour sundowner, soaking in the untamed rhythm of the wild.

Say goodbye to the Serengeti and begin your return to Karatu, driving past crater rims, Maasai herders, and misty highlands.

Arrive in Karatu and enjoy your final evening with stories around the fireplace and views across the rolling hills.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before driving back to Arusha. Depending on your plans, stop for last-minute souvenirs or connect to your outbound flight.

Want more? Ask about extending your journey to Zanzibar — where white-sand beaches and turquoise waters await.