5-Day Serengeti South Wildebeest Calving Season Safari

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

Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs

Depart from Arusha after breakfast for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Explore the baobab-studded landscapes and follow the Tarangire River in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the wildlife before continuing your afternoon safari. In the evening, transfer to your lodge near Karatu 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:

Karatu Simba Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Southern Serengeti – Ndutu Calving Grounds

After breakfast, drive to the Southern Serengeti’s Ndutu region, the epicenter of the wildebeest calving season (December–March). Descend from the Ngorongoro Highlands to the vast open plains, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive at your tented camp in time for an evening game drive, immersing yourself in the vibrant activity of this unique ecosystem.

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
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Ndutu Safari – Witness the Wildebeest Calving

Spend the day exploring Ndutu during the spectacular calving season. Watch thousands of wildebeest calves take their first steps, drawing predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas for dramatic wildlife encounters. Game drives through open plains and acacia woodlands are guided by expert trackers, offering unparalleled observation of this natural phenomenon. Return to camp for sundowners and dinner under the African sky.

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
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater – Big Five Safari

After breakfast, journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend 600 meters into the world-famous crater. Enjoy a full-day game drive in this extraordinary caldera, with chances to spot the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and black rhino. Pause for a picnic lunch by a hippo-filled lake before ascending the crater rim and returning to your lodge near Karatu 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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Arusha – Farewell Lunch & Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before driving back to Arusha through scenic highlands. Stop for a farewell lunch at a local restaurant or lodge and reflect on your incredible safari experience. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or your hotel for your onward journey, concluding your spectacular Wildebeest Calving Season adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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