Tanzania Safari: 4-Day Safari Calving Season in Ndutu

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival

Start your day with a morning pick-up from your Arusha hotel and journey to the stunning Ndutu region. The scenic 5.5-hour drive (around 260 km) takes you through lush forests and vast green plains of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

On arrival, enjoy a half-day game drive and a tranquil picnic lunch surrounded by nature. Ndutu’s open grasslands merge with the Serengeti, forming part of the legendary Great Migration route, where wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and antelope roam freely.

Ndutu is famed for its rich predator life, home to all six big cat species: lions, leopards, cheetahs, servals, caracals, and wildcats. Watching these majestic animals in the wild is an unforgettable experience.

As dusk falls, retreat to your chosen lodge where a warm welcome and delicious dinner await. Let the peaceful sounds of the wilderness soothe you as you rest for another exciting day ahead.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Ndutu wilderness

Today brings a thrilling adventure as you head into the heart of the southern Serengeti. After a delicious breakfast, you'll travel through vast open plains that seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon.

Spanning over 14,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti is home to Africa’s iconic “Big Five” elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Along the way, you may also spot the elegant impala, one of the continent’s most graceful antelopes.

A unique feature of this landscape is the kopjes ancient granite boulders rising from the plains, offering shelter to diverse wildlife and stunning photo opportunities.

Your day will be spent on an extended game drive, with a relaxing picnic lunch enjoyed amidst the beauty of the wild. Every turn holds the promise of a new sighting, a new story.

As the day winds down, you’ll return to your lodge for a hearty dinner and a peaceful night’s rest with the sounds of the Serengeti lulling you to sleep.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ndutu wilderness

Today brings a thrilling adventure as you head into the heart of the southern Serengeti. After a delicious breakfast, you'll travel through vast open plains that seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon.

Spanning over 14,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti is home to Africa’s iconic “Big Five” elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Along the way, you may also spot the elegant impala, one of the continent’s most graceful antelopes.

A unique feature of this landscape is the kopjes ancient granite boulders rising from the plains, offering shelter to diverse wildlife and stunning photo opportunities.

Your day will be spent on an extended game drive, with a relaxing picnic lunch enjoyed amidst the beauty of the wild. Every turn holds the promise of a new sighting, a new story.

As the day winds down, you’ll return to your lodge for a hearty dinner and a peaceful night’s rest with the sounds of the Serengeti lulling you to sleep.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater

After enjoying breakfast, you’ll head out towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, carrying a packed lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, spans 14 kilometers of breathtaking scenery. Enclosed by ancient volcanic peaks, the crater floor—scattered with water sources—hosts around 30,000 wild animals. You’ll spend about five hours on a game drive inside the crater, where wildlife viewing is exceptional. Be sure to have your camera ready. Elephants, buffalos, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions are frequently seen. After enjoying lunch near the scenic Hippo Pool, you’ll begin the steep drive up and out of the crater. This marks the final part of your safari, with a remaining four-hour journey back to Arusha. You'll be dropped off at your chosen location in the city.