4-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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

Arusha – Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

Your adventure begins early in the morning as you depart Arusha and drive through the Great Rift Valley and the vast Ngorongoro Highlands toward the southern Serengeti ecosystem—Ndutu. This region is the heart of the Great Migration during the calving season. Arrive in time for lunch at Ndutu Heritage Camp, nestled in the wilderness near Lake Ndutu. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive to witness thousands of wildebeest mothers with their newborn calves and the predators that follow. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

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 Game Drive in Ndutu Plains

Today is dedicated to exploring the Ndutu plains, one of the most dramatic stages of the Great Migration. During the calving season (January to March), over 8,000 calves are born each day, offering an extraordinary opportunity to witness predator-prey interactions, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. With picnic lunch in the bush, enjoy full-day game drives covering areas around Lake Ndutu and Kusini plains, guided by the rhythm of wildlife activity. In the evening, return to the camp for a relaxing dinner under the stars.

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

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Ndutu, then ascend into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Your journey takes you through scenic landscapes, Maasai villages, and volcanic hills as you head to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Arrive at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge in the afternoon. Relax with panoramic views of the crater below and prepare for your crater descent the next day. The cool highland air and rich cultural presence make this evening special.

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 Tour – Return to Arusha

Today you descend into the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera—Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers exceptional game viewing, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. Spend hours exploring the crater floor with its rich diversity of wildlife and dramatic scenery. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes in the late afternoon.

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:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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