Ndutu Calving Season Safari – 6 Days of Wildebeest Birth & Predator Action
Overview
Where New Life Begins, and the Wild Comes Alive
This 6-day safari takes you deep into the southern Serengeti and Ndutu region — the epicenter of the Great Migration calving season. Witness thousands of wildebeests give birth on the open plains, while predators like lions and cheetahs lie in wait. It’s nature’s most dramatic chapter, filled with raw power, tender beginnings, and unforgettable moments.
Stay in intimate tented camps close to the action, enjoy fresh bush meals, and explore with expert guides who know where to find the most breathtaking scenes. Perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and those seeking front-row seats to the rhythm of life.
- Duration: 6 Days /5 Nights
- Destinations: Arusha, Ndutu-South Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
- Safari Type: Affordable Private Safari
- Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your boutique lodge in Arusha. Meet your guide for a detailed safari briefing and unwind in lush surroundings.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge or similar
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, drive or fly to the Ndutu region, located between Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Afternoon game drive across the calving plains.
Accommodation: Ndutu Katikati tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Suggested Activity: Sundowners with a view over the plains
Spend a full day tracking the Great Migration herds. This is calving season — a time of high drama, when thousands of wildebeests give birth and predators are close by. Witness intense predator-prey interactions, newborns taking first steps, and rich photographic opportunities.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, hot bush lunch, dinner
Suggested Activity: Optional nature walks with local ranger
After a morning game drive, head toward central Serengeti, home to big cats, hippo pools, and dramatic landscapes. Arrive in time for a sunset drive.
Accommodation: Srengeti KatiKati Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Enjoy a final Serengeti drive before departing toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. En route, visit a Maasai village or enjoy a cultural stop. Overnight on the crater rim.
Accommodation: Tloma lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Suggested Activity: Cultural Walk or short hike near the rim
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling morning game drive. Spot black rhinos, flamingos, and lions in this unique ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch before heading back to Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
Suggested Activity: Souvenir shopping at local market (Mto wa Mbu)
RATES
Peak Season: January-March, December
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|
|
$2638 |
$2188 |
$2048 |
Rates are in US Dollars ($), per person excluding international flights, travel insurance and Visa fees
Optional Add-Ons
- Hot air balloon ride (Ndutu or Serengeti)
- Local craft shopping
- Walking safari with guide
- Swahili cooking experience in Arusha
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop up roof, charging pots and binoculars
- A professional tour guide
- All Park and conservation fees
- Full-board accommodation in eco-lodges and tented camps
- Daily hot meals, bush lunches, and bottled water
- Game drives in Ndutu, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Airport transfers and 24/7 local support
Excluded
- International flights.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Drinks (unless specified) and personal expenses.
- Personal items and optional activities.