3-Day Ndutu Calving Season (Dec-March)

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

Arusha – Ndutu

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, driving toward the famous Ndutu plains in the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, you will begin exploring the open plains where the Great Migration gathers for the calving season.

This is one of the most dramatic wildlife events in Africa, with thousands of wildebeest and zebras welcoming newborn calves across the landscape. The abundance of young animals attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, creating excellent opportunities for remarkable game viewing and photography.

After a rewarding day in the wild, you will head to Tanzania Bush Camps, where you will enjoy a warm dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu

After breakfast, you will set out for a full day of adventure across the remarkable Ndutu plains, one of the best locations to witness the Great Migration during the calving season. This is the moment when thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather to give birth, creating a breathtaking scene of new life across the open grasslands.

With so many newborn calves, predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are often active in the area, offering excellent game-viewing opportunities. The wide, flat landscape provides perfect visibility and ideal conditions for photography, allowing you to capture unforgettable wildlife moments and stunning scenery.

After an exciting and rewarding day in the wilderness, you will return to Tanzania Bush Camp for a delicious dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha

On your final day, you will enjoy breakfast before departing Ndutu and heading toward the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend roughly 600 meters into this breathtaking natural amphitheater for a half-day game drive, exploring one of Africa’s most diverse wildlife habitats.

The crater floor is home to elephants, zebras, buffalo, hippos, and an impressive concentration of predators, as well as the rare and protected black rhino. Midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch beside the scenic hippo pool, surrounded by incredible views.

After lunch, you will ascend out of the crater and begin your drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience.

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.