Experience The Circle Of Life
3 days—EXPERIENCE THE CIRCLE OF LIFE: WILDEBEEST CALVING SAFARI IN THE SERENGETI WITH TANZANIA SAFARI SOURCE TOURS CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE SAFARI
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$1050 USD
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Safari summary
Step into the heart of Serengeti’s wildest drama with our Wildebeest Calving Safari, a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the Ndutu region of the southern Serengeti, where the Great Migration pauses for one of nature’s most breathtaking events — the birth of over 500,000 wildebeest calves in just a few short weeks.
Between January and March, the vast Serengeti plains become a giant nursery, teeming with life and action. Witness newborn calves standing within minutes of birth, while predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals lurk nearby, triggering dramatic scenes of survival and instinct.
Led by expert guides from Tanzania Safari Source Tours, you’ll explore the Ndutu calving zone — where open grasslands allow for stunning photography and up-close encounters. This is the circle of life in its rawest form: birth, vulnerability, and the constant presence of danger.
All of this comes with comfortable, affordable travel designed for wildlife lovers and adventurers alike. At Tanzania Safari Source Tours, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable safari experiences without emptying your pocket — because real magic should be within reach.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Sourthern Serengeti
Serengeti
Start your journey with an early morning departure from Arusha. Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and into the southern plains of the Serengeti, arriving in the Ndutu area, the heart of the calving season. Stop for wildlife viewing en route. Afternoon game drive across Ndutu’s vast open plains, where wildebeests gather in the thousands. Observe pregnant wildebeests preparing to give birth, surrounded by zebras and gazelles. Overnight: Tented camp or lodge in the Ndutu region.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains, a hotspot for calving activity. Witness wildebeest calves being born and taking their first steps. Spot predators like lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals, which gather to hunt during this vulnerable time. Visit Lake Ndutu and surrounding woodland for elephant and bird sightings. Learn about migration patterns and predator-prey behavior from your expert Tanzania Safari Source Tours guide. Overnight: Same camp in Ndutu.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
Enjoy a final early morning game drive as the sun rises over the Serengeti. Look for predator activity in the cool morning hours and newborn calves among the herds. After breakfast, begin your drive back to Arusha with lunch en route. Arrive by evening with unforgettable memories of the circle of life in action.
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