5-Day Wildebeest Calving Safari Ngorongoro & Ndutu

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

Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly Ron Adventure safari guide will greet you and provide a short briefing about your journey ahead. You’ll then set out toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Descend about 600 meters into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive, exploring its diverse landscapes teeming with wildlife. The crater floor offers exceptional sightings of elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and even the rare black rhino. Midday, you’ll enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing your adventure through this awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Naserian Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro – Drive to Ndutu Plains

After breakfast, drive to the Ndutu region, part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem, famous for its rich wildlife and calving herds. Enjoy your first game drive in the open plains dotted with acacia trees and resident wildlife.
During February, witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras calving — a dramatic time as predators like cheetahs, lions, and hyenas roam nearby.

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:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu

Dedicate an entire day to discovering the Ndutu plains. The optimal times for photography and increased likelihood of predator encounters are during the early morning and late afternoon drives. The vast open landscapes and short grass plains create perfect circumstances for witnessing wildlife interactions and capturing images of newborn calves.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu – More Game Drives and Photography

Another day in the Ndutu area to maximize your photography and wildlife encounters. Depending on animal movement, you may explore the marshes, Lake Ndutu, or the edge of the Southern Serengeti. Expect to see large herds of wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, and numerous bird species.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive – Fly Ndutu to Kilimanjaro (JRO)

Following breakfast and a brief morning game drive, proceed to the Ndutu Airstrip for your scenic flight back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Once you arrive, you will be greeted and assisted with your international flight home, concluding your remarkable calving season safari with Ron Adventure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.