Ndutu Calving Season Safari

5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028 brings you close to newborn wildebeest, predators and stunning landscapes. Book today.

$2400-2800 USD

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Safari summary

Your Five-Day Route to the Ndutu Calving Plains

5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028 is a private Tanzania safari combining Tarangire National Park, the Ndutu Area, and Ngorongoro Crater. The journey focuses on the calving season, giving you opportunities to observe wildebeest, newborn calves, zebras, gazelles, and predators across the southern Serengeti and Ndutu ecosystem while enjoying carefully planned game drives and comfortable overnight stays.

Tour Features of 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Destinations: Tarangire, Ndutu Area for 2 nights, and Ngorongoro Crater

Price: USD 2,400–2,800 per person sharing

Tour Type: Private safari arranged exclusively for your travel party

Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges/hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Room Sharing: Double, twin, or triple rooms

Ndutu March Temperature: Approximately 25°C–30°C (77°F–86°F) during daytime

Departure: Any day according to your travel dates

Customization: Minor accommodation and destination changes are possible

Solo Travelers: Private safari available; contact us for the solo rate

Children: Children of all ages are welcome; under 15 receive a discount and under 5 are free

Languages: English, Spanish, German, and Italian-speaking driver-guides available

Vehicle: Pop-up-roof 4x4 safari vehicle

Airports: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport

Airport Transfers: Available upon arrangement

Starting/Ending Point: Arusha

Extra Arusha Accommodation: Can be arranged before or after the safari
Included in 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028

Park fees

Game drives

All accommodations

Professional driver/guide

All transportation

4x4 safari vehicle

Meals and drinking water

Round-trip airport transfer

Additional accommodation before and after the safari

Excluded from 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028

International flights

Personal expenses such as souvenirs

Travel insurance

Visa fees

Tips

Package Price for 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028

The estimated package cost is USD 2,400 to USD 2,800 per person sharing, based on two or more travelers. The stated rate is not for solo travelers and excludes international flights between Tanzania and your home country.

Several factors can influence the final safari price. These include the accommodation category, number of travelers, services selected, inclusions, and additional arrangements. Traveling with a larger private party can reduce the cost per person because some expenses are shared.

The accommodation level also makes a difference. Budget tented accommodation, comfortable mid-range camps, and luxury tented camps can have different rates. Airport transfers and additional Arusha hotel nights may also be arranged separately according to your preferences.

For exact availability, accommodation choices, current rates, and booking assistance, contact us before confirming your trip.

Destinations on 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire provides the opening wildlife experience of the journey. During your game drive, you can search for large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and many bird species. Its varied scenery creates a strong introduction before continuing toward the Ndutu ecosystem.

Ndutu Area – Three Days and Two Nights

Ndutu is the main focus of this 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028. The short-grass plains attract large numbers of wildebeest during the calving period. You may observe newborn calves alongside zebras and gazelles, while lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas search for opportunities around the herds.

Ngorongoro Crater

The final major destination is Ngorongoro Crater, where a game drive offers another chance to observe Tanzania's diverse wildlife. The crater landscape can provide sightings of elephants, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and numerous bird species.

Accommodation on 5 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in March 2027/2028

Accommodation can be selected according to your budget and preferred comfort level. Available categories can include budget tented camps, mid-range tented camps, and luxury tented camps, together with suitable lodges or hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Room arrangements can be made as double, twin, triple, or family rooms, depending on the size and needs of your traveling party. If you have specific accommodation preferences, mention them when requesting your safari quotation.


About this tour

Tour type Set-date, set-itinerary, group
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, March, December
Countries
Parks
Accesibility
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

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 National Park

Tarangire

Your morning pickup will be around 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with the exact departure time confirmed in advance. Tarangire is approximately 109 km away, requiring around 2 hours of driving. During the game drive, watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and numerous bird species. Late afternoon, continue toward Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight. Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Mto wa Mbu/Karatu

Mto wa Mbu/Karatu to Ndutu Area

Serengeti

After breakfast, depart around 7:00 am to 8:00 am and travel toward Ndutu, taking approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. Upon arrival, begin exploring the calving-season plains where wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and newborn calves gather. Predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas may also be encountered. Around 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, head to your Ndutu accommodation for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ndutu Area

Full-Day Ndutu

Serengeti

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before heading into the Ndutu plains with a packed lunch. Spend the day searching for wildebeest herds, newborn calves, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Your guide will follow suitable wildlife areas according to current conditions. Around 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ndutu Area

Ndutu Game Drive to Ngorongoro Rim

Serengeti

Start with an early breakfast before leaving for a game drive at approximately 6:20 am with packed lunch. Continue observing the calving-season wildlife, including wildebeest, young calves, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Around 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, leave Ndutu and drive toward the Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu

Ngorongoro Game Drive to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5–6-hour game drive with packed lunch. The crater can provide opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and other wildlife. After the game drive, begin the approximately 4-hour drive to Arusha, arriving around 5:30 pm–6:30 pm at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Arusha

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