Tanzania Calving Season Safari
6 days—Experience a 6 Days Tanzania Calving Season Safari in Ndutu with private game drives, wildebeest births, predators, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
$2200-5300 USD
pp
Safari summary
Witness one of nature’s most spectacular wildlife events on our 6 Days Tanzania Calving Season Safari | Private Ndutu Safari, specially designed for travelers who want to experience the dramatic beauty of the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season in the southern Serengeti ecosystem.
Every year, between January and March, thousands of wildebeest gather in the Ndutu plains, located between the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, creating one of Africa’s most incredible wildlife experiences. During this period, more than hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born within a short time, attracting some of Africa’s most famous predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and African wild dogs.
This private Ndutu safari during calving season gives you the opportunity to explore the migration areas at your own pace with an experienced local safari guide who understands seasonal wildlife movements and the best locations for sightings. Unlike scheduled group tours, a private safari allows more flexibility for photography, longer wildlife encounters, and personalized experiences based on your interests.
The journey combines the remote beauty of Ndutu, the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater. From watching newborn calves take their first steps to witnessing predator-prey interactions across the open grasslands, every day brings a new story from the African wilderness.
Your safari experience is enhanced with carefully selected comfortable lodges and tented camps, allowing you to stay close to the action while enjoying excellent hospitality, delicious meals, and authentic safari surroundings.
This 6 Days Tanzania Calving Season Safari is perfect for wildlife photographers, couples, families, and safari travelers searching for a once-in-a-lifetime Tanzania wildlife safari focused on the Great Migration calving season.
Book your Private Ndutu Safari with YourAfrican Safari and experience Tanzania’s most unforgettable wildlife spectacle during the season when life begins on the endless plains.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Ndutu Area
Your adventure begins with a morning departure from Arusha towards the Ndutu region. Drive through Tanzania’s scenic landscapes while your guide shares insights about the Great Migration and the calving season. After arrival, enjoy your first game drive across the Ndutu plains, searching for wildebeest herds, zebras, gazelles, and predators before settling into your lodge or camp.
Ndutu Safari Lodge / Kati Kati Ndutu Camp
Ndutu Calving Season Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains, the heart of the calving season. Follow migration herds as thousands of wildebeest gather across the short grass plains. This is the best time to witness newborn calves, predator activity, and dramatic wildlife interactions. Your expert guide will track animal movements and position the vehicle for excellent viewing and photography opportunities.
Ndutu Safari Lodge / Kati Kati Ndutu Camp
Ndutu Wildlife & Predator Search
Continue your private Ndutu safari with morning and afternoon game drives focusing on wildlife encounters around the migration areas. Explore seasonal lakes, open plains, and woodland habitats where lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators often patrol. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of southern Serengeti while experiencing one of Africa’s greatest natural events.
Ndutu Safari Lodge / Kati Kati Ndutu Camp
Ndutu to Serengeti Safari
Serengeti
After breakfast, continue exploring the Serengeti ecosystem with game drives en route. Depending on wildlife movements, visit different areas of the park while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Enjoy the spectacular landscapes of Tanzania’s most famous national park before arriving at your accommodation.
Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
Serengeti Full Day Game Drive
Serengeti
Enjoy a full day safari in the Serengeti, exploring wildlife-rich areas with your private guide. The Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities to see predators, large herbivore herds, and breathtaking landscapes. Your guide will use local knowledge to search for the best wildlife sightings while creating memorable photography moments.
Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
Ngorongoro Crater Safari Return
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final wildlife experience. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and the rare black rhino. After the crater tour, begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of your Tanzania calving season safari.
Here are the latest 6 tours by KiliPori Safaris. See all 13 tours.
Nyerere and Mikumi Safari
Tour by: KiliPori Safaris
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Mikumi Safari from DaresSalaam
Tour by: KiliPori Safaris
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari
Tour by: KiliPori Safaris
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Nyerere National Park Safari
Tour by: KiliPori Safaris
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Great Migration Safari Tour
Tour by: KiliPori Safaris
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Fly-In Serengeti Safari
Tour by: KiliPori Safaris
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
