5-Day Best Ndutu Calving Season Migration Safari (December–March)

5-Day Best Ndutu Calving Season Migration Safari (December–March)

The calving season reaches its peak in February and March, with the South Serengeti’s Ndutu area being the best place to witness this remarkable spectacle. During this period, the migration is more predictable, as large herds of wildebeest and zebras gather to give birth. It is common to see newborn animals taking their first steps, while predators remain close by, creating dramatic scenes of survival on the plains.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1
Arusha- Ndutu Area
Day 2
Ndutu Area
Day 3
Ndutu- Serengeti National Park
Day 4
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Day 5
Karatu - Arusha

Price Rates

2 persons
4 persons
6+ persons
$2500.00
$2400.00
$2200.00

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Tour
  • STEP 1
  • STEP 2
Day 1
Arusha- Ndutu Area

You will be picked up from your hotel to begin the journey, passing through scenic landscapes before continuing on a game drive.

The Lake Ndutu area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, forms part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Although Lake Ndutu is alkaline, its waters are still drinkable and attract a wide variety of wildlife. From December to April, the short-grass plains are home to the majority of the wildebeest migration, making this one of the best times to visit. The area also teems with elephants, resident game, and diverse birdlife, offering a truly rich safari experience.

Meals Plan:

Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

Day 2
Ndutu Area

After breakfast, begin your day with a game drive in the Ndutu area before returning to camp for lunch. In the afternoon, continue your adventure with a game drive in Seronera.

As evening approaches, you’ll track the trails of the Great Migration while witnessing the golden African sunset. Along the way, your guide will share insights into this extraordinary natural spectacle that Tanzania is proud to call its own.

The Serengeti—Tanzania’s oldest and most celebrated national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—is world-renowned for its annual migration, offering an unforgettable safari experience.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

Day 3
Ndutu- Serengeti National Park

The park is renowned for its rich diversity of resident wildlife, especially the legendary Big Five.

  • Lion: The Serengeti is believed to host the largest population of lions in Africa, supported by an abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions roam this ecosystem.

  • African Leopard: These elusive and solitary predators are frequently sighted, particularly in areas with dense vegetation and rocky outcrops.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

Day 4
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Rise and shine! After an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a vast collapsed volcano teeming with wildlife. Home to over 25,000 mammals—including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard), spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs—and more than 500 bird species, the crater offers an unforgettable safari experience.

Enjoy an extensive game drive followed by a picnic lunch in this remarkable setting. In the afternoon, you will ascend from the caldera and continue your journey back. Meals for the day include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Eileens Trees Inn

Day 5
Karatu - Arusha

Today is an easy morning after all the wildlife excitement. You will get time to do a souvenir shopping experience and drive back to Arusha and drop you off at the airport or to your next destination.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast

Included

Accommodation in lodges/camps as per the itinerary

All meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game drives

Services of a professional English-speaking guide/driver

Park entrance fees and government taxes

Bottled water during game drives

Excluded

International and domestic flights to/from Tanzania

Travel insurance

Visa fees

Personal items (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)

Alcoholic beverages (unless specified)

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