Six-Day Serengeti Calving

6 days—Witness Wildebeest Calving Season in Ndutu with Predator Action and Newborn Herds

$1826-2345 USD

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6-Day Serengeti Calving Season Ndutu | Serengeti Wildebeest Migration
The 6 Days Serengeti Calving Season Ndutu Safari takes you into the heart of the southern Serengeti ecosystem during one of the most intense wildlife periods of the year. From January to March, thousands of wildebeest give birth across the Ndutu plains, attracting a high concentration of predators and creating unmatched game viewing opportunities. This itinerary is strategically built around the calving grounds, offering extended time in Ndutu to observe newborn wildlife, hunting behavior, and the raw dynamics of the migration cycle in a compact yet highly rewarding safari experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

International flights
Laundry
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to the Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti

Morning: Our expedition begins with a drive through the fertile agricultural lands of the Meru people, climbing into the cool, misty heights of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Mid-Day We descend toward the Ndutu region, where the acacia woodlands meet the short-grass plains. We enjoy a bush lunch overlooking Lake Masek Evening: We take our first game drive through the Ndutu woodlands. This area is famous for its resident leopards

Ang'ata Migration Camp (Ndutu)/ Lake Ndutu Luxury

The Birthing Grounds:

Serengeti

Morning: We head into the heart of the short-grass plains. This is the peak of the Calving Season (January-March Mid-Day: We pause to observe the social dynamics of the herds. WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHT: The Newborn Calves. Witnessing a wildebeest calf take its first wobbly steps just minutes after birth is a profound experience Evening: We track the large prides of lions that have moved into the area to take advantage of the abundance of prey

Ndutu KatiKati Tented Camp/Sanctuary Kusini Camp

Predator Action in the Marshes

Serengeti

Morning: We focus our exploration on the marshes and seasonal waterholes. Mid-Day: Lunch is served in the field under a shady tree. WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHT: The Cheetahs of NdutuThe flat, open plains around Ndutu are the best place in Africa to see cheetahs hunting. Their speed and precision are on full display here as they target young calves. Evening: We explore the edges of the woodland, looking for the more elusive inhabitants like the Caracal or the Serval cat,

Ang'ata Migration Camp/ Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented

Ndutu to the Central Serengeti

Serengeti

Morning: We transition from the southern plains back into the central Serengeti. This drive takes us through the Naabi Hill region, a transition zone where the grass grows taller and the granite kopjes begin to dominate the landscape. Mid-Day: We enjoy lunch at the Simba Kopjes. Evening: We arrive in the Seronera Valley. This area is a permanent predator hotspot. We take a late game drive along the Seronera River, looking for the resident leopards and prides of lions

ThornTree Camp/Serengeti Sametu Camp

The Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

Ngorongoro Crater

Morning: An early departure for the Ngorongoro Crater. We descend the steep walls at sunrise, catching the light as it illuminates the crater floor. This is a "living museum" of African wildlife, containing almost every species found in East Africa. Mid-Day We lunch at the hippo pool, watching the massive mammals wallow in the cool water. Evening We ascend the crater and drive to the nearby town of Karatu. The change in altitude and the lush vegetation of the highlands provide a refreshing

Farm of Dreams Lodge/ The Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Lake Manyara and Return to Arusha

Lake Manyara

Morning: A final game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. This park is famous for its diverse habitats, from the groundwater forest to the alkaline lake. Mid-Day: We enjoy lunch at a picnic site with views over the lake.WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHT: The Tree-Climbing Lions. Manyara is one of the few places in the world where lions have a habit of climbing high Evening: We return to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon for your hotel drop-off or airport transfer.

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