Crafted around the wildebeest calving season (early–mid February), New Life on the Plains blends high-impact wildlife with seamless fly-ins and dramatic landscapes. Begin with baobabs and elephant herds in Tarangire, rise to the cool air of the Ngorongoro Highlands for crater days and volcano hikes, then settle into four unhurried nights at Ubuntu Migration Camp on the southern Serengeti plains—where thousands of calves are born and predators gather. The routing is intentionally efficient: one strategic flight to save road time, one scenic overland traverse to stay close to the action, and generous time blocks for photography and rest.
Highlights
Timed for Calving: Peak window (4–14 Feb 2027) for newborns, hunt dynamics, and dramatic photo opportunities.
Handpicked Camps: Oliver’s (Tarangire), The Highlands (Ngorongoro), Ubuntu Migration Camp (Serengeti South)—intimate, characterful, and well-placed.
Efficient Logistics: Fly Kuro → Manyara to cut road hours; direct overland Highlands → Ndutu/Ubuntu to stay on the wildlife.
Big Moments, Low Rush: 2 nights Tarangire, 3 nights Highlands, 4 nights Ubuntu—enough time to settle in and follow sightings properly.
Signature Experiences: Full Ngorongoro Crater day; Olmoti/Empakaai hikes; optional balloon safari over the short-grass plains.
Predator Action: Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas concentrated around calving herds—ideal for behavior-led viewing.
Guiding & Access: Expert guides, flexible full-day drives with picnics; private-vehicle upgrade available on request.
Comfort & Atmosphere: Firelit evenings in the highlands, classic tented charm on the plains, and thoughtful touches throughout.
Route: Arusha → Tarangire (Oliver’s) → Ngorongoro Highlands (The Highlands) → Southern Serengeti (Ubuntu) → Arusha
Focus: Wildebeest calving, predator interactions, scenic fly-ins & highlands hikes
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4 Feb 2027 |
day 0 |
Katambuga House | Arusha |
1 night |
B&B |
4 Feb 2027 |
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5 Feb 2027 |
day 1 |
Oliver's Camp | Tarangire National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
5 Feb 2027 |
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7 Feb 2027 |
day 3 |
The Highlands | Ngorongoro Crater |
3 nights |
FB+ |
7 Feb 2027 |
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10 Feb 2027 |
day 6 |
Ubuntu Migration Camp - South (Dec - Mar) | Southern Serengeti |
4 nights |
FB+ |
10 Feb 2027 |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
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FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities |
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11 Days / 10 Nights
0 guest
GROUP SIZE 4-8
Includes:
Accommodation (10 nights): Katambuga House (1), Oliver’s Camp (2), The Highlands (3), Ubuntu Migration Camp (4).
Meal plan: Full board on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner), B&B at Katambuga depending on arrival time (can be aligned either way).
All internal road transfers & game-drive transfers as described, including Kuro ↔ Oliver’s, Manyara ↔ The Highlands, and Highlands → Ubuntu overland move.
Scheduled light-aircraft flights: Arusha → Kuro, Kuro → Manyara, Serengeti South (Ndutu/Kusini) → Arusha.
Shared game drives with camp guides at Oliver’s and Ubuntu; Crater descent from The Highlands; guided Olmoti hike (and Empakaai excursion if selected).
Conservation/park/NCA fees for the stated activities and overnights (Tarangire NP, NCA/Crater, Serengeti NP) for the itinerary dates.
Drinking water on vehicles and at meals; tea/coffee in camp; house laundry at camps where included.
Professional guiding & camp staff services; meet-and-assist on domestic flights where available.
Excludes:
International flights to/from Tanzania; visas and any arrival/departure taxes not included in your tickets.
Comprehensive travel insurance (medical evacuation, trip cancellation/interruption, baggage).
Premium/Imported beverages (fine wines, top-shelf spirits), minibar items (where chargeable).
Optional activities & upgrades: balloon safari; private vehicle exclusivity; night drives/walking at camps where these are extra; spa treatments; Empakaai day (if camp charges a supplement); photographic guiding.
Staff gratuities (guides, trackers, camp teams, transfer drivers).
Personal items (laundry where not included, phone/SIM/data, curio purchases).
Excess baggage fees on light aircraft (allow ~15 kg per person in soft bags, incl. hand luggage).
