Ndutu Calving Season Safari

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6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in January 2027/2028 – Follow the Migration

A January safari in northern Tanzania offers a special combination of green landscapes, migrating herds, newborn wildlife, and active predators. 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in January 2027/2028 is designed to give you time in Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Crater without making the journey feel rushed.

The route includes one night in Central Serengeti and two nights in Ndutu, giving you valuable opportunities to follow wildlife movements and spend extended time around the calving grounds. You will travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and enjoy game drives led by a professional driver-guide.

A 6-day Ndutu calving season safari in January lets you witness the birth of large numbers of wildebeest calves on the short-grass plains of the Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystem. Rather than relying on a fixed number of births, it is better to understand the calving season as a large-scale natural event whose timing and concentration vary with seasonal conditions.

January is peak calving season, and Ndutu is generally visited from January through March for this seasonal spectacle. The migration herds gather where fresh grazing is available, while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas take advantage of the abundance of young animals.

Ready to make January your safari month? Request your quotation, select your preferred accommodation level, confirm your dates, and start planning your private Tanzania wildlife journey.

A Closer Look at 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in January 2027/2028

6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in January 2027/2028 is a six-day private wildlife itinerary that combines Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Crater. The journey is built around the January calving season, while also allowing you to see elephants, big cats, plains animals, birds, and varied landscapes across northern Tanzania.

From January, the calving period is one of the best times to look for newborn wildebeest as they spread across the short-grass plains. Predators are often nearby, creating naturally active wildlife scenes that can make game drives especially rewarding.

Tour Features of 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in January 2027/2028

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

Route – Destinations: Tarangire, Central Serengeti (1 Night), Ndutu Area (2 Nights), and Ngorongoro Crater

Price: USD 3,000–USD 3,800 per person sharing for two or more people; not a solo rate and international flights are excluded.

Private Tour: Organized exclusively for you. There is no group joining unless you organize your own travelers from home to share costs.

Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges/hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, using shared double/twin and triple rooms.

January Temperature: Daytime temperatures generally range from 25–30°C (77–86°F), with nights around 15–20°C (59–68°F).

Flexible Departure: The safari can start any day according to your travel plans.

Customizable: Minor changes to accommodations and destinations can be requested.

Solo Travelers: Solo guests can book the private safari; contact us for the applicable price.

All Ages: Children of all ages are accepted. Children under 15 receive a discount, while children under 5 are free.

Activities: Game drives with English-, Spanish-, German-, or Italian-speaking driver-guides, subject to availability.

Safari Vehicle: Pop-up-roof 4x4 safari vehicle.

Getting Around: Pop-up-roof 4x4 vehicle.

Arrival Airports: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.

Airport Transfers: Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged.

Start and End: Arusha; arrive at least one day before the safari begins.

Arusha Hotel: Additional accommodation before and after the safari can be arranged.
Included in 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in January 2027/2028

Park fees

Game drives

All accommodations

Professional driver/guide

All transportation

4x4 safari car

Meals and drinking water

Roundtrip airport transfer

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Excluded from 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in January 2027/2028

International flights

Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, and similar expenses

Tips

Package Price for 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in January 2027/2028

The estimated package price ranges from USD 3,000 to USD 3,800 per person sharing, based on two or more travelers. This is not the solo-traveler price, and international flights from your home country are excluded.

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Safari highlights

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

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• All drinks
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas