4-Day Wildebeest Calving Season Safari in Ndutu

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a haven for elephants and home to Tanzania’s iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse landscapes teeming with wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and zebras. In the evening, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

After breakfast, set off for the Ndutu area in the southern Serengeti ecosystem — the heart of the Great Migration during the calving season. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive among vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Witness the magic of new life as thousands of calves are born and predators lurk nearby. Overnight at Tented camp in Ndutu.

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

Accommodation:

Kontiki Ndutu Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Ndutu

Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains during the calving season. This is one of the best times to see dramatic predator-prey interactions as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas take advantage of the abundance of newborns. Enjoy the stunning open landscapes, perfect for photography, before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Ndutu Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend 600 meters into this natural wonder. The crater floor offers incredible wildlife viewing, including rhinos, elephants, lions, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending and returning to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable wildebeest calving safari.

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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

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.