4-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari & Ngorongoro Crater

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha & Optional Arusha City Tour

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by the Golden Memories Safaris team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional Arusha city tour, visiting local markets, the Cultural Heritage Centre and the colourful Maasai Market. It is a great opportunity to experience local culture and purchase authentic Tanzanian crafts and souvenirs.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kibo Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Ndutu to Southern Serengeti Calving Season Safari

After breakfast depart Arusha and travel towards Ndutu passing through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. During the December to April calving season, the Ndutu plains become one of the most spectacular wildlife areas in Tanzania. The nutrient rich short grass provides excellent grazing for the migrating wildebeest and zebras, while the concentration of newborn animals attracts numerous predators.
After arriving in the Ndutu area, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the calving plains, searching for wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife. As the sun begins to set continue to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Ndutu Game Drive Serengeti Calving Season

Wake early for an unforgettable sunrise game drive in Ndutu when the plains are at their most active. You may return to camp for breakfast before continuing your exploration, or choose a full day bush experience with packed breakfast and lunch. Spend the day exploring the Ndutu calving grounds, where the Great Migration gathers during the calving season. Watch newborn wildebeest and zebra calves take their first steps while predators patrol the surrounding plains. With patience and a little luck, you may encounter lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators hunting across the open grasslands. The combination of abundant wildlife, dramatic predator activity and spectacular scenery makes Ndutu one of the most rewarding places to experience the Great Migration in Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast depart Ndutu and continue towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for an extended game drive across its spectacular wildlife rich floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and offers excellent opportunities to see buffaloes, elephants, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, lions and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch while taking in the dramatic scenery before ascending the crater walls and beginning the journey back to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward journey.

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 drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.