Five-Day Ndutu Calving Safari

5 days—Follow the Great Migration from Tarangire and Central Serengeti to Ndutu during the calving season, then explore Ngorongoro Crater.

$2625-4165 USD

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Safari summary

This five-day safari is designed around the Great Migration calving season, combining Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater. Begin in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobabs and diverse wildlife. Continue to Central Serengeti, where the Seronera area offers opportunities to see resident lions, leopards, cheetahs and other plains wildlife.

The safari then moves south to Ndutu, one of the most important areas of the migration during the calving season. From around January to March, the short-grass plains become a major gathering area for wildebeest and zebras, with large numbers of newborn calves attracting predators. Guests have opportunities to observe mothers with newborns, young calves moving with the herds and predator activity involving lions, cheetahs and hyenas.

The journey finishes with a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, where the rich grasslands, wetlands and woodland support a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas and the endangered black rhino.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, March, December
Countries
Parks

What’s included?
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Explore the park’s savannah, woodland and river areas, with chances to see large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and antelopes. Keep watch for lions and other predators before continuing to Karatu for your overnight stay.

Country Lodge Karatu

Central serengeti National park

Continue toward Central Serengeti and begin exploring the Seronera area. The plains, kopjes and riverine habitats offer chances to see resident lions, leopards and cheetahs, together with elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and gazelles. Enjoy game viewing before settling into your camp for the night.

Engiterata Adventure Campsite

Ndutu serengetinational park

Spend the day exploring the Ndutu plains during the calving season. Look for large wildebeest herds, newborn calves and zebra, with chances to observe mothers caring for their young. The abundance of young prey attracts lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators, creating opportunities to witness natural hunting and survival behaviour.

Serengeti Classic View Camp

Ndutu serengetinational park

Spend the day exploring the Ndutu plains during the calving season. Look for large wildebeest herds, newborn calves and zebra, with chances to observe mothers caring for their young. The abundance of young prey attracts lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators, creating opportunities to witness natural hunting and survival behaviour.

Serengeti Classic View Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Leave Ndutu early and continue toward Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive across its grasslands, wetlands and woodland areas. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras and wildebeest, with a chance to spot the endangered black rhino. After the safari, ascend and continue to Arusha.

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