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4 Day Serengeti Calving season in Ndutu Area

TRIP OVERVIEW:

Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration during the 4-day Ndutu Calving Season! Witness nature’s most breathtaking event as thousands of wildebeest gather in the Ndutu region, Tanzania. Marvel at the incredible sight of wildebeest mothers giving birth to the next generation of these magnificent creatures, all against the stunning backdrop of the African savannah.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a senior safari guide who will accompany you to the Lodge. Arusha, a city in northern Tanzania, serves as the gateway to many iconic national parks and natural wonders, offering a temperate climate and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy dinner and settle in for an overnight stay.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at Arusha (camp / lodge).
  • Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Picnic lunch

Day 2: Arusha to Ndutu Area

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Ndutu, covering a distance of 260 km. While in transit, you will pass through the Ngorongoro Highlands and make a stop at a spectacular Crater viewpoint. Afterward, you will continue your safari to the southern Serengeti endless plains where you can witness groups of wildebeest grazing. On this day, you also have the option to visit a Maasai Boma for a cultural exchange experience. Serengeti is famous for its great migration and offers a chance to see the Big 5 and other unique wildlife.

 accommodation : Ang’ata Migration Ndutu.

DAY 3: NDUTU FULL DAY GAME DRIVE.

Get up early for breakfast and embark on the highly fulfilling morning game drives in the Ndutu area. Witness the stunning African sunrise while most animals are active. Then, enjoy a full-day game drive in the southern Serengeti plains, increasing your chances of spotting herds of the great Wildebeest migration grazing. Be prepared to witness predator-prey interactions. After the game drives observing the wildebeest migration, return to the camp for dinner and spend the night at Ang’ata Migration Camp.

DAY 4: NDUTU-NGORONGORO.

Experience a morning game drive in the Serengeti’s Ndutu Area, making the most of your final encounters with the wildebeest migration herds. Continue with a game drive until lunchtime, then enjoy a delicious meal before beginning your transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. During the journey to Ngorongoro, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife sightings. Anticipate glimpses of giraffes, agile antelopes, gazelles, elephants, and various predators. You’ll have opportunities to observe foraging hyenas, lions, sleek cheetahs, and elusive leopards. Dine and spend the night at your camp situated on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Ang’ata camp.

DAY 5: NGORONGORO CRATER

Following breakfast, embark on an early descent around 6:30 AM into the Ngorongoro crater floor, renowned as the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. Spanning approximately 260 square kilometers with a depth exceeding 2000 feet, the crater floor offers a six-hour game drive showcasing abundant wildlife activity. The crater is inhabited by elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, and lions. Following a picnic lunch at the Hippo pool, commence a steep ascent to the crater’s top exit and return to Arusha, where you can unwind at the hotel. Concluding your four-day migration calving season safari, please note that this tour is also available starting from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam, with the option to fly into Ndutu to minimize long-hour drives.

Inclusives & Exclusives

Rates Includes:
  • Park fees
  • Meals
  • English professional speaking guide/driver
  • Mineral bottled drinking water
  • 4×4 land cruiser pop roofs open during game drive
  • accommodations
  • Full day game drive
  • Boat Safari
  • Tipping
  • Insurance
  • Alcohol
  • Personal items
  • Flights
  • Visa