6-Day Witness the Great Migration Calving Season Ndutu

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

Welcome to Tanzania - Arrival in Arusha & Airport Pickup

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our company representative, who will be holding a sign displaying your name for easy identification. You will then enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can settle in and relax after your journey.

Depending on your arrival time and energy levels, you may enjoy an optional exploration of Arusha Town, visiting the vibrant Maasai Market, local marketplaces, cultural landmarks, and the Arusha City Museum. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the local culture and discover the charm of Tanzania's safari capital.

Later, return to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Ngorongoro Highlands – Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

After breakfast at your hotel, depart Arusha and journey towards the spectacular Ndutu region in the southern Serengeti. The drive takes you through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills, volcanic landscapes, and traditional Maasai settlements. As you approach the vast southern Serengeti plains, enjoy wildlife sightings along the way, including wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and other animals.

During the calving season, from December to March, Ndutu becomes a major gathering area for thousands of wildebeest, with newborn calves attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive to explore the area and experience its remarkable wildlife.

You may also visit a traditional Maasai village as an optional cultural experience. Later, proceed to your camp for dinner and overnight in the heart of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mbuni Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Great Migration Calving Season

After an early breakfast at your camp, set out for a full-day game drive across the beautiful Ndutu plains, one of the best locations to witness the Great Migration calving season between December and March.

During this remarkable period, thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Explore the open grasslands, woodlands, and seasonal lakes in search of newborn calves, large herds of zebras, and the famous big cats. Your experienced safari guide will help you discover the region's wildlife and share fascinating insights into animal behaviour.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive, with excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Later, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Mbuni Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive in Ndutu – Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive across the beautiful Ndutu plains, making the most of your time in this remarkable wildlife destination. Search for wildebeest herds, newborn calves, zebras, and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Your guide will take you through different areas of Ndutu, offering more opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

After the game drive, begin your scenic journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through the spectacular landscapes of the Serengeti ecosystem and Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the rolling hills, open plains, and traditional Maasai settlements.

Upon arrival, proceed to your lodge or camp, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Full game drive to Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, descending around 6:30 AM into this spectacular natural wonder. Known as the world's largest intact, unfilled volcanic caldera, the crater is approximately 600 metres deep and covers an area of about 260 square kilometres.

Enjoy an unforgettable game drive across the crater floor, exploring its diverse habitats and remarkable concentration of wildlife. Keep your camera ready for opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the endangered black rhino, as well as zebras, hyenas, hippos, and numerous bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for relaxation 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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure – Transfer to the Airport

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, enjoy some final moments relaxing before your departure. Depending on your departure, our driver will pick you up and provide a comfortable transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward journey.

Alternatively, we can arrange a drop-off at another location within a similar driving distance, upon request. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure, filled with wonderful wildlife encounters and beautiful memories.

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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