4-Day Calving Season Luxury Safari on Ndutu Plains

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

Arusha To Ngorongoro Crater To Ndutu Plains

Begin your journey with a private transfer from Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Early in the morning, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Here, you’ll encounter black rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingo-filled lakes.

After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, continue your scenic journey to Ndutu Plains, the heart of the calving season. Arrive in time for a late-afternoon game drive before checking into your luxury tented camp. Expect starlit skies, fine dining, and the gentle sounds of the bush as your evening backdrop.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ndutu Under Canvas

• Luxury tented bush camp located inside Southern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Ndutu Calving Season in Action

Wake up to the spectacle of life unfolding. During calving season, wildebeest mothers synchronize births — meaning up to 8,000 calves can be born in a single day. The short-grass volcanic plains of Ndutu are rich in minerals, providing mothers with the best nutrition and calves with a safe, open environment where predators are easily spotted.

Spend the day on extended game drives, guided by your expert naturalist who explains the delicate balance of life: newborn calves taking their first steps, cheetahs scanning for prey, and hyenas lurking in the background. At your luxury camp, enjoy private sundowners as you overlook the endless plains.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Under Canvas

• Luxury tented bush camp bordering Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ndutu Plains Predator and Prey Encounters

Another full day ensures deeper immersion into the calving season. With two days in Ndutu, you’ll witness different scenes: perhaps lions stalking wildebeest calves at dawn, cheetahs teaching their cubs to hunt, or tender bonding moments between wildebeest mothers and their young.

Luxury here means more than fine linen and wines — it’s the freedom of time and flexibility. You can choose between early morning drives, bush breakfasts, or extended full-day adventures, always tailored to your pace. Return in the evening to gourmet dining under lantern light, with Maasai-inspired storytelling and cultural touches enriching your safari.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Under Canvas

• Luxury tented bush camp bordering Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning in Ndutu and Return to Arusha

Enjoy a final sunrise over the plains as wildebeest herds stretch across the horizon. After breakfast and a leisurely morning game drive, you’ll be transferred back to Arusha (or Kilimanjaro Airport) — seamlessly connecting you to your onward journey or Zanzibar beach extension.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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