6-Day Safari to Witness the Best Wildebeest Calving Season in Ndutu (December–March)

6-Day Safari to Witness the Best Wildebeest Calving Season in Ndutu (December–March)

Experience the incredible wildebeest calving season, where over 4,000 calves are born each day. As these newborns take their first steps, predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas are often nearby, creating dramatic predator-prey interactions. This period offers a unique opportunity to witness nature in action and is especially rewarding for wildlife photographers. The best time to experience this spectacle is between December and March.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Day 2
Arusha to Ndutu Area
Day 3
Ndutu Area
Day 4
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Day 6
Departure to the Airport

Price Rates

2 persons
4 persons
6+ persons
$2300.00
$2250.00
$2100.00

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Tour
  • STEP 1
  • STEP 2
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival, a company representative will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a board with your name for easy identification.

You will be transferred directly to your lodging in Arusha to relax and refresh. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to explore Arusha Town, including a visit to the Maasai Market, local marketplaces, cultural landmarks, and the Arusha City Museum.

Meals Plan:

Dinner

Accommodations:

Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 2
Arusha to Ndutu Area

After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a 260 km (approximately 5.5-hour) journey to Ndutu, passing through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands on your way to the vast plains of the southern Serengeti. Along the way, you can witness herds of wildebeest grazing across the open landscape.

Optionally, you may visit a Maasai Boma to learn more about their traditional way of life.

The Serengeti, famous for its great migration, offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Ang’ata Migration Bologonja Camp

Day 3
Ndutu Area

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Ndutu, when predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active. This is a perfect time to experience the beauty of the African sunrise amidst the wild.

After breakfast, continue with a full-day game drive across the expansive plains, where you have a great chance of seeing large herds of wildebeest grazing. This period also offers opportunities to observe predators in action, hunting their prey.

After an exciting day on the plains, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Ang’ata Migration Bologonja Camp

Day 4
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy one last early morning game drive in the Ndutu area, making the most of your time with the wildebeests. After a delicious lunch, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

On your afternoon drive back through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands, you will have ample opportunities to spot wildlife, including powerful African elephants, graceful giraffes, leaping gazelles and antelopes, and the region’s iconic predators.

Look out for slender cheetahs, elusive leopards, hyenas on their daily hunt, and, of course, the magnificent lions.

You will spend the night and enjoy dinner at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

On your final safari day, you will have an early start with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 am. Known as the largest intact and inactive volcanic caldera in the world, the crater is over 2,000 feet deep and covers an area of about 260 square kilometers.

During your 5–6 hour game drive on the crater floor, you will witness remarkable wildlife activity. Keep your camera ready, as this area is home to an incredible variety of animals, including lions, hyenas, cheetahs, buffalo, hippos, and the endangered black rhino.

After enjoying a picnic lunch by the scenic Hippo Pool, you will ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you can relax at your hotel and reflect on the unforgettable safari experience.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 6
Departure to the Airport

You will be driven to the airport or any other location you specify that is within the same driving distance as the airport, based on your schedule.

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

One binocular per jeep (additional available upon request)

Excluded

International and domestic flights to/from Tanzania

Travel insurance

Visa fees

Personal items (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)

Alcoholic beverages (unless specified)

Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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