4-Day Witness Calving Season in Style

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

Arusha to Ndutu – Gateway to New Life

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive towards the Ndutu area in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. This region is a prime location for calving season between January and March. En route, enjoy a scenic drive through the Rift Valley and Maasai villages. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive where the open plains come alive with wildebeest, zebras, and lurking predators. Dinner and overnight at a lodge in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day in Ndutu – Calving and Predator Action

Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu plains during peak calving season. The landscape is dotted with newborn calves, and the air buzzes with activity. Predators like lions, hyenas, and cheetahs are never far behind, making each game drive an exhilarating experience. With your guide, follow the movements of the herds and witness nature's most powerful life-and-death moments unfold. Enjoy a picnic lunch and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive in Ndutu, Afternoon to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Begin your day with a final early morning game drive across the Ndutu plains, soaking in the golden light and last moments with the herds. Watch as predators stalk the edges of the calving herds, a raw display of nature's rhythm. After brunch, depart for the Ngorongoro highlands. Ascend the scenic slopes to your lodge perched on the crater rim. Settle in and enjoy sweeping sunset views over one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – Final Safari Thrills

Rise early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife haven and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the lush floor of this volcanic caldera, home to elephants, rhinos, lions, and flamingos. The crater offers superb photographic opportunities and close wildlife encounters. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening with memories of an unforgettable safari.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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