4-Day Calving Season in Ndutu (Migration Safari)

4-Day Calving Season in Ndutu (Migration Safari)

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Tour Overview

What Makes This Safari Stand Out

Experience the great migration during Tanzania’s spectacular calving season on this 4-day safari through Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) and the Ngorongoro Crater. From mid-December to early March, vast herds gather to give birth, offering incredible chances to see newborn wildebeest and zebras taking their first steps. With predators and their young drawn to the area, expect thrilling wildlife encounters and unforgettable sights. Perfect for travellers short on time.
  • Duration4 Days
  • Tour StartArusha
  • Tour EndArusha
  • Transport4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Travel StylePrivate
  • Tour ComfortMid-Range

Where You'll Go

Safari Route Map

An approximate route through this itinerary's destinations, day by day.

Experience Types

Included Safari Activities

Pricing

Group Size & Age Pricing

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Group Size Adult (per person) Child (per person)
1 Person $2,860 N/A (solo)
2 People $1,735 $1,735
3 People $1,455 $1,735
4 People $1,312 $1,735
5 People $1,221 $1,735
6+ People $1,160 $1,735
Age Policy: Adult: 18+ years Child: 2-17 years Free Child: 0-1 years

Day By Day

4 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a delicious breakfast, you'll depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its stunning baobab trees and large elephant herds. The scenic drive will take you through the beautiful landscapes of Tanzania, providing glimpses of local life along the way. Upon arrival at Tarangire, you'll embark on an exciting game drive to explore the park's diverse habitats and wildlife. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, leopards, giraffes, and more amidst the savannah and acacia woodlands. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the park's natural beauty before continuing your safari adventure.

In the afternoon, you'll have more opportunities to spot wildlife as you traverse Tarangire's expansive plains. As the day draws to a close, you'll head to your accommodation for dinner and a well-deserved rest as you reflect on the day's adventures.

Accommodation
Farm Of Dreams Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Meals LunchDinnerBreakfast Drinks Beer & WineBottle WaterSoft Drinks
Day 2 Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) Main Destination: Southern Serengeti

After breakfast, on the way to Serengeti, you will pass by the Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy the crater view before heading to your destination. Serengeti originates from the Maasai word "Siringitu" and means "endless plains".

The guide will pick you up early for a transfer game drive to the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu). Upon arrival, you'll embark on your first game drive, witnessing the great wildebeest migration and the calving season with thousands of newborns and predators on the hunt. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue exploring before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation
Safari Haven Migration Camp Tented Camp Mid-range
Inside Park Serengeti National Park
Meals BreakfastLunchDinner Drinks Soft DrinksBeer & WineBottle Water
Day 3 Ndutu Area Game Drive to Karatu Main Destination: Ndutu Plain

You'll start with an early-morning game drive to catch the predators in action and witness the active wildlife. The full-day Southern Serengeti or Ndutu regions transform into bustling nurseries where newborns take their first steps within minutes of birth. The lush green landscapes, nourished by seasonal rains, provide ample grazing for the herds, ensuring the newborns have a strong start. After a picnic lunch in the wild, you'll continue your exploration as you exit, heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay outside the park.

Accommodation
Farm Of Dreams Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Meals BreakfastLunchDinner Drinks Soft DrinksBottle WaterBeer & Wine
Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater & Back to Arusha Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you’ll begin the scenic transfer from Ndutu to the Ngorongoro Crater, taking around two hours. For an earlier start, a packed breakfast can be arranged. As you descend into the crater, take in the breathtaking views before beginning your game drive through this incredible wildlife haven. With one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, the crater offers an excellent chance to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, and, if you’re lucky, the rare black rhino, possibly completing your Big Five!

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the crater’s spectacular scenery before ascending and continuing to Arusha, where your safari comes to an end

Accommodation No overnight accommodation for this day.
Meals LunchBreakfastDinner Drinks Soft DrinksBottle WaterBeer & Wine

What Is Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included
Park Fees
Domestic Flights
All Shown Activities
Meals & Drinks As Specified Day By Day
Accommodation During Safari
Professional Guide/Driver
All Listed Transport
All Taxes/VAT
Hotel Transfers
Not included
International Flights
Accommodation Before/After Safari
Staff Tips
Personal Expenses (Travel Insurance, Visa Fees Etc.)
Government Tax/Fee Increases
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