6-Day Mid-Range Ndutu Calving Season & Big Five Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Your Tanzanian adventure begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred comfortably to your accommodation in Arusha.

After settling in, take time to relax following your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore parts of Arusha or enjoy a quiet afternoon at the hotel.

In the evening, enjoy dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in Arusha, ready for the safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha - Ndutu Area

After breakfast, leave Arusha and journey towards the Southern Serengeti and the Ndutu area. The route takes you through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the open plains of the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

As you approach Ndutu, the landscape becomes increasingly dominated by short-grass plains and seasonal lakes. During the calving season, these areas attract huge concentrations of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles.

Enjoy wildlife viewing along the journey and an afternoon game drive around Ndutu before settling into your accommodation. Dinner and overnight in the Ndutu area.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Ndutu Calving Experience

Wake up early in the Ndutu wilderness and head out for a morning game drive as the plains come alive.

This is the heart of the calving season, when large numbers of wildebeest gather across the short-grass plains and newborn calves can be seen alongside their mothers. The abundance of young animals also attracts predators, creating opportunities to encounter lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other hunters.

Spend the day exploring the Ndutu plains, seasonal lakes and surrounding woodlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive into the afternoon.

Return to camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the atmosphere of the Southern Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ndutu - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Ndutu area, taking in the remarkable wildlife and seasonal migration activity of the Southern Serengeti.

Later, leave Ndutu and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through spectacular highland scenery, with opportunities for wildlife viewing along the way. As you approach the Ngorongoro highlands, the landscape changes dramatically, offering breathtaking views and a different side of Tanzania’s wilderness.

Arrive at your accommodation within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and settle in for the evening. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of this remarkable wildlife region, ready for the following day’s descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After an early breakfast, drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater and descend onto its spectacular floor for a final game drive.

Surrounded by towering crater walls, the crater supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Explore its grasslands, wetlands and woodland areas in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during your crater experience before ascending and continuing your journey to Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha later in the day and settle into your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha - Departure

Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning in Arusha before your departure.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to rest at the hotel or enjoy some final moments in the city. Later, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your designated departure point.

Your 6-day Tanzania safari ends with unforgettable memories of the Ndutu calving season, Ngorongoro and the remarkable wildlife of northern Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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