5-Day Romantic Ndutu Calving & Balloon Safari

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

Arrival

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha, a scenic drive of approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. If arriving at Arusha Airport (ARK), the transfer takes around 20–30 minutes.

Once at the hotel, check in and relax while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. You may also choose an optional guided city tour at an extra cost, exploring Arusha’s vibrant culture, local markets, and nearby attractions. Alternatively, enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the hotel. In the evening, savour a delicious dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients as you prepare for the exciting safari ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to South Serengeti (Ndutu)

Begin your day with an early breakfast before departing Arusha and travelling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Southern Serengeti.

As you reach the Ndutu plains, the landscape comes alive, especially during the calving season, when thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather with their newborns. Keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife as you enjoy game drives across the vast plains.

Pause for a picnic lunch surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness, then continue exploring into the afternoon as the landscape glows beneath the golden Serengeti sunset. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night under the stars.

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:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

Rise before dawn for an unforgettable hot-air balloon safari over the Ndutu plains, floating above the Southern Serengeti as the sun rises over the calving grounds. From the air, enjoy breathtaking views of vast herds of wildebeests and zebras, newborn calves, and the predators that follow them. After landing, celebrate with a special bush breakfast before continuing your adventure on a full-day game drive.

Explore the open plains with your expert guide, looking for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife while witnessing the remarkable cycle of life during calving season. Pause for a scenic picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening beneath the African stars.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Southern Serengeti to Karatu

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Ndutu, where the golden light of dawn brings the Southern Serengeti to life. Witness the calving season as thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains with their ne borns, while lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators remain nearby. Enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters as you explore the final moments of your time in this remarkable wilderness.

After this final Serengeti adventure, depart from Ndutu and journey toward Karatu through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy changing landscapes, from open savannahs and acacia-dotted plains to rolling hills, lush valleys, and beautiful countryside. Along the way, pause to admire breath taking panoramic views before continuing to your lodge in Karatu.

Upon arrival, settle into your lodge and enjoy a delicious dinner inspired by the flavors of the region. Relax in the peaceful surroundings as you prepare for tomorrow’s highlight—the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Southern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Begin your day with an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient volcanic caldera renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife.

Enjoy exceptional game viewing as you look for lions, rhinos, wildebeests, zebras, flamingos, and birds of prey. Pause for a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the crater, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and the sounds of the wild. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive toward Arusha, enjoying the changing scenery along the way.

Upon arrival, continue to either Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) according to your onward travel schedule. Say farewell to Tanzania with unforgettable memories of the Ndutu calving season, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.

End of Safari – Asante Sana!

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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