Safari Itinerary
14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration Calving Season Safari
From
$7,200 pp USD
per person sharing · USD
The journey
About this itinerary
The 14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration Calving Season Safari is timed around one specific event: over 8,000 wildebeest calves born each day across the Ndutu and southern Serengeti plains during calving season, which runs from January through March and peaks in February. After a Kenya circuit through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara, three full dedicated days in the Ndutu area put you in the middle of the calving grounds — newborn calves finding their feet within minutes of birth, and the predators that follow them — before closing with the Ngorongoro Crater. This is a fixed-season trip: book for a January, February or March departure to see it.
Highlights
- — Amboseli's elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
- — Hell's Gate National Park on foot and by bike
- — A full day in the Masai Mara before crossing into Tanzania
- — Three full dedicated days in the Ndutu calving grounds (January–March, peak February)
- — Newborn wildebeest calves and the predators that follow the herds
- — A full descent into the Ngorongoro Crater to close the trip
Day by Day
Arrive into Nairobi and transfer to your hotel, with a welcome briefing covering the fourteen days ahead.
Meals
Dinner
Activities
- — Airport pickup
- — Welcome briefing
Accommodation
Confirmed at booking based on availability.
Tour Features
Mid-Range Tour
This mid-range tour uses private vehicles and comfortable lodges or tented camps.
Can Be Customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this trip.
Private Tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can Start Any Day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum Age
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
What's Included
- ✓ All Kenya and Tanzania park, reserve and crater fees for the listed itinerary
- ✓ Ground transport in a shared 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide
- ✓ Accommodation as specified, with all meals on safari days
- ✓ Border-crossing paperwork support from your safari coordinator
- ✓ Bottled drinking water in the vehicle each day
- ✓ A dedicated Mellow Safaris trip coordinator throughout
Not Included
- ✕ International flights to/from Nairobi
- ✕ Kenya eTA and Tanzania visa fees
- ✕ Travel insurance (arranged at cost, not marked up)
- ✕ Tips and gratuities for driver-guides and camp staff
- ✕ Alcoholic drinks and premium bottled beverages
- ✕ Optional hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti
- ✕ Personal shopping and spending money
Final pricing depends on exact dates, room category, and party size — your specialist will confirm before you book.
Optional Add-On Activities
Not included in the base price. Can be added at booking, subject to availability.
Hot Air Balloon Safari — Serengeti
$600 pp USD
Optional, subject to availability. Must be booked in advance.
Accommodation
Comfortable mid-range lodges or tented camps, selected for location and quality. Exact properties are confirmed at booking based on availability.
Mid-Range Lodge 1
Confirmed at booking
Kenya & Tanzania (Ndutu/Southern Serengeti focus)
Mid-Range Lodge 2
Confirmed at booking
Kenya & Tanzania (Ndutu/Southern Serengeti focus)
Route
- 1
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
- 2
Day 2
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
- 3
Day 3
Full Day Amboseli — Elephants & Kilimanjaro Views
- 4
Day 4
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha — Hell's Gate
- 5
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara
- 6
Day 6
Full Day Masai Mara — Olare Motorogi Conservancy
- 7
Day 7
Border Crossing to Tanzania & Transfer to Serengeti
- 8
Day 8
Serengeti to Ndutu — Entering the Calving Grounds
- 9
Day 9
Full Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari
- 10
Day 10
Full Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari
- 11
Day 11
Full Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari
- 12
Day 12
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- 13
Day 13
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive & Lake Manyara
- 14
Day 14
Arusha to Nairobi & Departure
Approximate location — exact routing confirmed with your itinerary.
Safari FAQs
What is included in the 14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration Calving Season Safari?
Typical inclusions are: All Kenya and Tanzania park, reserve and crater fees for the listed itinerary, Ground transport in a shared 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide, Accommodation as specified, with all meals on safari days, Border-crossing paperwork support from your safari coordinator, Bottled drinking water in the vehicle each day, A dedicated Mellow Safaris trip coordinator throughout. Final inclusions are confirmed with your quote.
Can this Kenya or Tanzania safari itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can request changes to nights, lodges, and destinations. A specialist will confirm what is possible for your dates and budget.
Is this a private safari or a group tour?
This is a private safari organised exclusively for your party.
How long is this safari and what does it cost?
14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration Calving Season Safari is 14 days (13 nights). Prices start from $7,200 pp USD per person sharing, excluding international flights. Exact pricing depends on dates and party size.
How do I enquire or book this safari?
Send an enquiry on this page, WhatsApp +254 707 820 948, or email info@mellowsafaris.com. Our specialist team is on it and will be in touch shortly.
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$7,200 pp USD
per person sharing · USD · 13 nights
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