5-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari
Quick Facts
| Duration | 5 days / 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Group size | 2–12 guests |
| Destinations | Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater |
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Travel on a fixed date and share the vehicle and guide with a small group. Same itinerary as below.
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Tour Overview
Every year, from about December to March, the wildebeest herds spread over the short-grass plains around Ndutu and give birth. Zebra join them, and lions, cheetahs, hyenas and jackals follow. It is the most concentrated wildlife viewing in the south of the Serengeti.
This is a short safari built around that one thing. You stay at the same camp for four nights, so after the first day you stop travelling and start watching. Your guide learns where the herds are moving, goes back to what was active yesterday and plans each morning around it. On the last day you drive up to Ngorongoro Crater for one game drive before returning to Arusha.
The cost is a long first day on the road, which we cover below. In return, you get four full days in the best place for the season.
Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your 5-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.
Day 1
Arusha to Ndutu
Arusha to Ndutu
Day 2
Full Day at Ndutu
Full Day at Ndutu
Day 3
Full Day at Ndutu
Full Day at Ndutu
Day 4
Full Day at Ndutu
Full Day at Ndutu
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
What's Included
- Private 4x4 with pop-up roof and a professional driver-guide
- Four nights at Migration Camp, Ndutu
- All park and conservation area fees
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
- Drinking water in the vehicle
What's Not Included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance, including medical evacuation (required)
- Hotel in Arusha before or after the safari
- Alcoholic drinks and personal extras
- Tips for guides and staff
Destinations on This Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
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