8-Day Ndutu & Serengeti Calving Safari

From $4,115 PP

Calving season, from Tarangire to the Serengeti

Eight days that follow the wildebeest through the calving season, from the elephants of Tarangire and a morning in the Ngorongoro Crater down onto the newborn-filled plains of Ndutu, then up into the central Serengeti. Between January and March the southern short-grass plains fill with young animals and the predators that trail them. In your choice of mid-range or luxury camps.

Highlights

Choice of hand-picked mid-range or luxury camps

The wildebeest calving season across Ndutu and the Serengeti

Two nights in the Ndutu region at the peak of calving

Two nights in the central Serengeti

Elephant herds and baobabs in Tarangire

A morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater

Private 4×4 and expert guide throughout

Airport meet-and-greet and all transfers included

DAY 01

 

Arrive in Arusha

Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers you to Arusha to settle in before the safari begins.

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge

Meal plan: Dinner & breakfast

Gran Melia Arusha

Meal plan: Dinner & breakfast

DAY 02

 

Tarangire National Park

A full day among the elephant herds and baobabs of Tarangire, game-driving along the river before heading up to the Ngorongoro highlands.

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

Wellworth Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 03

 

Ngorongoro Crater & on to Ndutu

A morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, then down onto the Ndutu plains where the calving herds are gathering.

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

TWC Lake Masek Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 04

 

Ndutu calving plains

A full day among the herds at the height of the calving season — newborn wildebeest and the lions, cheetahs and hyenas that follow them across the short-grass plains.

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

TWC Lake Masek Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 05

 

Ndutu & into the Serengeti

More time on the Ndutu plains before crossing north into the central Serengeti, following the herds and the predators.

Awali Serengeti

Meal plan: Full board

TWC Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 06

 

Serengeti — Seronera

A full day in the wildlife-rich Seronera area of the central Serengeti, prime country for lion, cheetah and leopard.

Awali Serengeti

Meal plan: Full board

TWC Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 07

 

Serengeti & return to Arusha

A final morning game drive before the scenic overland journey back to Arusha, arriving by evening.

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch

Gran Melia Arusha

Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch

DAY 08

 

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight — or extend with a Zanzibar beach escape.

Tailored to Your Travel Vision

We understand every traveller has unique needs, so each itinerary can be tailored to match your preferences, pace, interests, comfort level, and desired exclusivity.

Optional add-ons: hot-air balloon flights, Zanzibar beach extensions, extra Serengeti nights, cultural visits and sundowners.

Mid-range · 4★ lodges

Per person, USD

Season
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
Low
$7,205
$4,660
$4,610
$4,010
$4,115
Shoulder
$7,880
$5,100
$5,045
$4,390
$4,500
High
$8,475
$5,485
$5,425
$4,720
$4,840

Luxury · 5★ lodges

Per person, USD

Season
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
Low
$11,830
$7,420
$7,805
$6,640
$7,055
Shoulder
$12,945
$8,120
$8,535
$7,265
$7,720
High
$13,920
$8,730
$9,180
$7,810
$8,300

What’s Included

Mid-range — comfortable 4-star lodges and tented camps near the parks. Same guide, vehicle, park fees and full-board meals as luxury.

Luxury — 5-star lodges and premium camps in prime locations inside the parks. The service and inclusions are the same; the stays are the upgrade.

What’s Not Included

Enhance Your Experience With

Sunrise hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti

Zanzibar beach extension after your safari

Extra night on the Serengeti plains

Guided nature walk on the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Cultural visit to a Maasai village near Karatu

Private sundowner setup in the Serengeti or Tarangire

Let’s Make It Yours

No Two Journeys Are the Same

We don’t sell off-the-shelf packages. Every traveller — every couple, family and group of friends — is different, so tell us your dates, your pace and your dream, and we’ll craft a safari that is entirely your own.

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