6-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari

From $3,075 PP

Newborns on the southern plains

A six-day safari built around the wildebeest calving season, when hundreds of thousands of animals gather on the short-grass plains of Ndutu, on the Serengeti's southern edge. Between late December and March, some 8,000 calves are born a day — and the predators are never far behind. The route also takes in the elephants of Tarangire and a morning in the Ngorongoro Crater, in your choice of mid-range or luxury camps.

Highlights

Choice of hand-picked mid-range or luxury camps

The wildebeest calving season on the Ndutu plains

Dramatic predator action as the herds gather

Two nights in the heart of the Ndutu region

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 rest before the safari begins.

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge

Meal plan: Dinner & breakfast

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

Meal plan: Dinner & breakfast

DAY 02

 

Tarangire National Park

A full day in Tarangire among its famous elephant herds and ancient baobabs, game-driving along the river before continuing up to the Ngorongoro highlands.

Sound of Silence, Lake Manyara

Meal plan: Full board

Wellworth Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 03

 

Ngorongoro Crater & on to Ndutu

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning on the caldera floor, then drive down onto the short-grass plains of Ndutu, where the calving herds gather.

Nyikani Migration Camp, Ndutu

Meal plan: Full board

TWC Lake Masek Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 04

 

Ndutu calving plains

A full day among the herds of Ndutu at the height of the calving season — newborn wildebeest finding their feet, and the lions, cheetahs and hyenas that follow. Some of the most concentrated wildlife action anywhere in Africa.

Nyikani Migration Camp, Ndutu

Meal plan: Full board

TWC Lake Masek Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 05

 

Ndutu & return to Arusha

A final morning on the plains before the drive back through the highlands to Arusha, arriving by evening.

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch

DAY 06

 

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
$5,425
$3,460
$3,455
$2,990
$3,075
Shoulder
$5,940
$3,785
$3,780
$3,270
$3,365
High
$6,385
$4,070
$4,065
$3,515
$3,620

Luxury · 5★ lodges

Per person, USD

Season
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
Low
$8,570
$5,185
$5,660
$4,720
$5,100
Shoulder
$9,375
$5,675
$6,195
$5,165
$5,580
High
$10,080
$6,100
$6,660
$5,555
$6,000

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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