4-Day Ndutu Calving Season and Ngorongoro Big 5

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha – Arrival

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you’ll be met by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Settle in at Tulia Hotel & Spa, where you can relax and enjoy dinner and overnight before your safari begins.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha – Ndutu Region

After an early breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Ndutu plains. This area is world-famous during the calving season (December–March), when over 500,000 wildebeest calves are born, filling the plains with life and attracting lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to Ndutu Heritage Camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu Game drive

Spend a full day on game drives in the Ndutu region, exploring its open grasslands and woodlands. Witness massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, along with their predators. Your driver-guide will position you for the best wildlife encounters, from predator hunts to tender moments of newborn calves. Meals and overnight at Ndutu Heritage Camp.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you leave Ndutu and travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into this natural wonder for a thrilling game drive, where you may spot elephants, hippos, buffaloes, lions, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch in the crater, begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.