Ndutu Calving Season Safari
6 days—Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu( southern Serengeti), Ngoro Ngoro & Lake Manyara, Arusha (End)
$1800-2265 USD
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Safari summary
Join GreyJoy Safari Adventures on a 6-Day Calving Season Safari!
Experience one of nature’s most incredible events on this 6-day safari, where you’ll follow the great migrating herds of wildebeests and zebras as they gather around Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area—part of the iconic Serengeti ecosystem. This area becomes a prime wildlife viewing location from December to April, with January through March being the peak of the calving season.
During this time, thousands of newborns are born on the lush short-grass plains, attracting a high concentration of predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas—making for thrilling game viewing opportunities.
Your journey with us includes visits to Tarangire National Park, South Serengeti (Ndutu area), the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic Lake Manyara. Each destination offers its own unique landscapes and wildlife encounters, making this a well-rounded and unforgettable safari experience.
Let GreyJoy Safari Adventures take you into the heart of the Great Migration—where life begins and the wild unfolds before your eyes.
Tour Features
This Mid-Luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day - If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized - You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hot air balloons
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Welcome to Tanzania
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly representative from GreyJoy Safari Adventures will be waiting to greet you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Take the rest of the day to relax and unwind after your journey, soaking in the peaceful surroundings as you prepare for the exciting safari days ahead. Accommodation: Mtoni River Lodge Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included
Mtoni River Lodge
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
After breakfast, your personal safari guide will pick you up and begin the journey to Tarangire National Park. The scenic drive takes you across the open Maasai plains, dotted with acacia trees and colorful glimpses of daily Maasai life—herders, cyclists, and locals going about their day. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and the ancient baobab trees that tower above the savanna. Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Africa Safari Karatu
Ndutu – Southern Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, we depart for the Lake Ndutu region, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, forming part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. This region is especially active during the calving season and is a prime location to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration between December and April. The lake, with its alkaline waters, attracts a variety of birdlife and mammals. Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Ndutu Heritage Camp
Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu
Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the Ndutu region, a haven of diverse habitats ranging from woodlands and swamps to soda lakes and the open plains of the Serengeti, seeking out wildlife and especially the vast herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra. If you’re traveling in January or February, you may witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles: the wildebeest calving season, when nearly half a million calves are born within just a few weeks. Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Ndutu Heritage Camp
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy an en-route game drive as we make our way from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll descend into this wildlife-rich paradise for a spectacular safari experience, with chances to spot all of Africa’s iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch inside the Crater and more wildlife viewing, we’ll head to Karatu for dinner and overnight rest. Accommodation: Africa safari Karatu Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Africa safari Karatu
Lake Manyara National Park
On your final day, we head to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but incredibly diverse park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos, the park offers a mix of dense forest, open savannah, and lake shore, creating habitats for monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and more. Accommodation: None (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch included
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