Witness the spectacular wildebeest calving season in the Southern Serengeti’s Ndutu region. This safari offers a front-row seat to dramatic wildlife activity during one of nature’s most remarkable cycles, set against the stunning backdrop of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystems.
Day 1: Arusha to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Day 2: Full day in Ndutu – Calving Season Game Drives
Day 3: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater game drive – Return to Arusha
| # People in Group: | 2 | 3–4 | 5 | 6+ |
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| Mid-Range Lodging: | $1,750 | $1,650 | $1,630 | $1,550 |
| Luxury Lodging: | $3,550 | $3,050 | $2,900 | $2,750 |
| Included | Excluded |
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Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive toward the Southern Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy breathtaking views of rolling plains and Maasai villages as you make your way to the Ndutu region, the seasonal heart of the Great Migration between December and March.
Arrive for an afternoon game drive, spotting:
Migratory wildebeest herds
Zebras
Gazelles
Lions and cheetahs patrolling the plains
Later, head to your tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Ndutu – Southern Serengeti
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
Today is dedicated to exploring Ndutu during the most action-packed wildlife season. With thousands of newborn calves taking their first steps, predators such as lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards remain highly active.
What to expect:
Witness wildebeest mothers giving birth
Predator hunts and dramatic scenes of survival
Huge herds spread across the open plains
Excellent photographic opportunities
Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives before returning to your camp.
Main Destination: Ndutu – Southern Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Ndutu before making your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route offers more wildlife sightings and panoramic landscapes as you drive across the endless savannah.
Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim by evening. Relax and enjoy views of the Ngorongoro Crater as mist blankets the caldera.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Today, descend 600 meters into the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and wildlife sanctuary. The crater floor is home to nearly every species of East African wildlife.
Expect to see:
Lions, hyenas, zebras, and buffaloes
Elephants and hippos
The endangered black rhino
Lush landscapes, acacia forests, and alkaline lakes
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls. Later, drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, marking the end of your adventure.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Tanzania has many kinds of beautiful and small-scale accommodations located in the best spots in the middle of nature. Hospitable with good service and of high quality. Every accommodation in Tanzania has been visited by us and carefully selected. We check whether they meet the high sustainability requirements we set.