5-Day 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

Your safari begins in Arusha with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many species of birds.

After the game drive, continue to Eileen’s Trees for a relaxing overnight stay surrounded by nature.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Crater then Ndutu

After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater is one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations and offers excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino.

After exploring the crater, continue toward Ndutu, arriving at Misako Ndutu Migration Camp, your home for the next three nights.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Misako Ndutu Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu – Full-Day Game Drive

Wake up in the heart of the Ndutu ecosystem, right in the middle of the Great Migration. Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains.

During the calving season, thousands of wildebeest gather here to give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. The area provides exceptional opportunities for photography and intimate wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Misako Ndutu Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu – Full-Day Calving Season Experience

Another full day is dedicated to exploring Ndutu. With three nights in the area, you have more time to follow the migration and experience the wildlife activity without rushing.

Depending on animal movements, your guide will explore different parts of Ndutu and the surrounding Southern Serengeti plains. This is one of the best times of year to witness newborn wildebeest, dramatic predator action, and the incredible cycle of life on the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Misako Ndutu Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu – Arusha

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Ndutu, giving you one last opportunity to experience the incredible wildlife of the calving season. After the game drive, begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving later in the afternoon.

Your unforgettable Tanzanian safari ends in Arusha with wonderful memories of the Great Migration and the spectacular Ndutu calving season.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.