Ndutu Calving Season Safari
5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in February 2027/2028 - See newborn wildebeest, hunting predators and Tarangire wildlife. Reserve your trip today!
$2400-2800 USD
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Safari summary
5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in February 2027/2028 is a private wildlife adventure covering Tarangire, the Ndutu calving plains, and Ngorongoro Crater. The journey is planned for February's important wildebeest calving period, combining productive game drives, newborn wildlife, predator activity, beautiful landscapes, flexible travel dates, and carefully selected accommodation.
February is a particularly appealing month for travelers who want to focus their safari on the Great Migration's calving phase. The wildebeest calving season at Ndutu generally occurs from late December through March, with January and February among the key months for witnessing newborn calves and the wildlife activity surrounding them.
A 5-day Ndutu calving season safari in February gives you a front-row seat to the Great Migration, where large numbers of wildebeest gather across the short-grass plains. The concentration of prey can attract lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators, creating fascinating opportunities to observe natural behavior.
Tour Features of the 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in February 2027/2028
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Route: Tarangire, Ndutu Area for 2 nights, and Ngorongoro Crater
Price: USD 2,400–2,800 per person sharing for two or more travelers
International Flights: Excluded from the safari price
Tour Style: Private safari exclusively for your party
Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges/hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Room Options: Double, twin, triple, or family rooms
February Ndutu Temperature: Daytime highs of about 28–29°C (82–84°F), with early mornings around 14–16°C (57–61°F)
Start Date: Any day according to your travel plans
Customization: Minor itinerary and accommodation changes can be requested
Solo Travelers: Accepted on a private basis; contact us for the solo rate
Children: All ages are accepted; children under 15 receive a discount and children under 5 are free
Driver-Guide Languages: English, Spanish, German, and Italian
Safari Vehicle: Pop-up-roof 4x4 vehicle
Arrival Airports: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport
Safari Base: Arusha
Airport Transfers: Available by arrangement
Arusha Accommodation: Additional nights before or after the safari can be arranged
What Is Included in the 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari?
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
What Is Excluded from the 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari?
International flights
Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, and similar expenses
Tips
Package Price for the 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari
The package costs USD 2,400 to USD 2,800 per person sharing, based on two or more travelers. The quoted sharing rate is not the solo-traveler price and excludes international flights from or to your home country.
The final quotation can vary according to the number of travelers, accommodation standard, selected services, inclusions, transportation arrangements, and overall safari requirements. Traveling with more people can reduce the cost per person because certain expenses are shared.
A lower-cost arrangement may provide simpler accommodation or exclude optional services such as airport transfers and additional Arusha hotel nights.
Contact us for more information about the price, available dates, accommodation choices, and booking. Request your personalized quotation and start planning your February safari.
Destinations Covered on the 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is the first wildlife destination on this itinerary. Its landscapes of open areas, woodland, seasonal water sources, and distinctive baobab trees support elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and many bird species. It offers an enjoyable introduction before the journey continues toward Ndutu.
Ndutu Area – Two Nights
Ndutu is the centerpiece of this February safari. The short-grass plains become an important setting for the annual wildebeest calving season. Game drives may reveal wildebeest mothers and calves, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators. Two nights allow your safari to devote meaningful time to this wildlife-rich region.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater adds a distinctive final destination to the journey. Its varied habitats support many animals, including lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and gazelles. The crater game drive provides another opportunity for wildlife viewing before returning to Arusha.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, December | |
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| Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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Fine details
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
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
Depart Arusha around 7:00–8:00 am, with the exact pickup time confirmed before departure. Tarangire is approximately 109 km or two hours away. Enjoy a game drive looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and possible predators. Late afternoon, drive to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight. Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Mto wa Mbu/Karatu
Mto wa Mbu/Karatu to Ndutu
Serengeti
Leave around 7:00–8:00 am for Ndutu, with the journey taking approximately 3–3.5 hours. Once in the area, begin wildlife viewing among the calving plains. Look for wildebeest and newborn calves, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Around 5:30–6:00 pm, drive to your Ndutu accommodation for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Full-Day Ndutu
After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for a full day across the Ndutu plains. Search carefully for wildebeest mothers, newborn calves, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife. The calving season can provide rewarding opportunities to observe interactions between prey and predators. Around 5:30–6:00 pm, return for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Have an early breakfast and begin your game drive around 6:20 am, carrying packed lunch. Continue wildlife viewing for wildebeest, calves, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Around 2:00–3:00 pm, leave Ndutu and continue toward the Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Ngorongoro Rim/Karatu
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for approximately 5–6 hours of game viewing with packed lunch. Possible sightings include lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and gazelles. After the crater drive, begin the approximately four-hour return to Arusha, arriving around 5:30–6:30 pm. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Arusha
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