5-Day Dec–Feb Special to Ndutu Calving Season Safari

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

Arusha to Tarangire National ParK

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Known as the “Home of Elephants,” Tarangire offers stunning landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees and abundant wildlife. You’ll spot large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, and a rich variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your adventure. Later in the afternoon, drive to Ngare 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:

Ngare Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

To South Serengeti - Ndutu Plains

After breakfast, depart at 8:30 a.m. with packed lunches and drive to the southern Serengeti’s Ndutu Plains for an unforgettable migration experience. This area is the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras give birth to their young. The plains come alive with predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas in thrilling pursuit. Enjoy game viewing and photography before heading to Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game In Ndutu Plains

After an early breakfast, depart at sunrise with packed lunches for a full-day safari across the Ndutu Plains. This region is a wildlife hotspot during the calving season, offering excellent opportunities to witness dramatic predator action, including possible live kills as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunt among the herds. The skies fill with scavenging vultures, completing nature’s raw spectacle. Enjoy uninterrupted game viewing before returning to Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Half Game Ndutu to Ngorongoro

Begin your day with an early breakfast, then depart from camp at 6:30 AM for an exciting morning safari across the Ndutu Plains, a prime area for wildlife viewing, especially during the migration season. Return to camp by late morning and enjoy a hot lunch. At 2:00 PM, start your scenic drive from the South Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Crater rim. This journey offers beautiful landscapes and occasional wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive at Hhando Coffee Lodge by 5:00 PM, where you’ll check in, enjoy a warm dinner, and relax overnight in preparation for the next day’s adventure at the crater.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Hhando Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Ndutu

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart from the lodge at 6:30 a.m. with packed lunches and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable morning game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the endangered black rhino, large prides of lions, pink flamingos on Lake Magadi, and a dense concentration of wildlife in a breathtaking setting. Enjoy lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool before ascending the crater walls and driving back to Arusha, arriving around 5 p.m. for drop-off and onward travel plans.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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