4-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari Experience

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

Arrival in Arusha & Optional City Tour

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore the city on a tour that could include the Cultural Heritage Art Gallery, bustling local markets, and the vibrant Maasai Market—ideal for experiencing local culture and picking up unique souvenirs.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kibo Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Ndutu

After breakfast, begin your journey to Ndutu in the southern Serengeti ecosystem, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area along the way.
From December to March, the region is vibrant with the calving season, as thousands of wildebeests and zebras give birth each day. The short, nutrient-rich grasses provide an ideal nursery, offering food for the young and clear visibility for adults to watch for predators, creating a relatively safe environment for the newborns.
Spend the afternoon on a game drive, experiencing the incredible wildlife activity until sunset. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Calving Season Experience

Begin the day early with the option of a sunrise game drive, returning to camp for a warm breakfast before a full day of exploring the Ndutu region. Alternatively, you can depart early with breakfast and lunch packed, allowing for a longer day in the bush and the opportunity to witness wildlife activity at first light.
This is a prime time to experience the calving season, as thousands of wildebeest and zebras give birth on the open plains, often attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Spend the day immersed in this dynamic and breathtaking ecosystem before returning to camp after sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater

Your final day of safari begins with an early departure around 6:30 a.m., either after a light breakfast at your lodge or with a packed breakfast to enjoy on the way. Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations.
Descend into the crater for a 5-hour game drive, offering excellent opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, black rhinos, and possibly lions. The combination of breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife makes this a true highlight of your safari—so keep your camera ready.
After the game drive, ascend the crater walls and embark on the approximately four-hour drive back to Arusha. You will arrive in the evening and be dropped off at your accommodation or transferred directly to the airport, depending on your 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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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