Ndutu Calving Season
Overview
This 10-day safari offers an incredible opportunity to witness the Great Migration in Tanzania’s Ndutu and Central Serengeti regions. The journey takes you through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Serengeti National Park, where you’ll experience breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the dramatic movement of thousands of wildebeest and zebras.
Highlights
- Witness the Great Migration in Ndutu and Central Serengeti
- Full-day game drives for an immersive safari experience
- Explore the famous Ngorongoro Crater
- Visit Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds
- Enjoy stunning views and diverse ecosystems
Itinerary
Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha
Safari briefing with your guide
Overnight stay in Arusha
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park (2.5 hours’ drive)
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
Spot large herds of elephants, baobab trees, lions, and diverse birdlife
Evening transfer to Karatu for overnight stay
Morning drive towards Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game viewing en route, following the Great Migration herds
Afternoon game drive in Ndutu plains
Overnight stay in Ndutu
Early morning sunrise game drive in Ndutu
Explore the open grasslands and woodland areas where the Great Migration herds gather to give birth
Spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunting vulnerable newborns
Lunch at a scenic spot in the wilderness
Continue game drives, visiting seasonal lakes and marshes where wildlife gathers
Return to camp for dinner and overnight in Ndutu
Start with a morning drive focusing on different migration routesSearch for rare species like caracals, servals, and bat-eared foxes
Visit Maasai cultural villages (optional activity)
Picnic lunch in the bush
Afternoon game drive exploring new areas of the Ndutu region
Return to camp for overnight stay in Ndutu
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at sunrise to witness the Great Migration from above ($600 per person)
After breakfast, drive towards Central Serengeti (Seronera), with game viewing en route
Explore the Seronera Valley, a predator-rich region
Spot leopards, cheetahs, and large lion prides
Overnight stay in Central Serengeti
Full-day exploration of Serengeti National Park
Follow the Great Migration herds and witness predator-prey interactions
Visit Retina Hippo Pool and Moru Kopjes
Picnic lunch in the wilderness
Overnight stay in Central Serengeti
Morning game drive in Serengeti
Drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route
Arrive in the evening and check in at your lodge on the crater rim
Overnight stay in Ngorongoro
Early breakfast, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater
Half-day game drive in the crater, home to black rhinos, lions, and flamingosPicnic lunch at the crater floor
Ascend and drive back to Arusha (3.5-hour drive)
Overnight stay in Arusha
Relax at the hotel or explore Arusha town (depending on your flight schedule)
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure
Costs
Includes
- All park entrance fees and conservation fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Full board accommodation (lodges/tented camps)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water and soft drinks
- Airport transfers
Excludes
- International & domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, drinks at lodges)
- Hot Air Balloon Safari ($600 per person, optional on Day 6)
- Visa fees
FAQs
The best time is December – March when the herds are in Ndutu for calving season.
We offer a mix of mid-range to luxury lodges and tented camps, depending on your preference.
Yes, this safari is family-friendly and can be customized for children.
Comfortable clothing (neutral colors), a hat, sunglasses, camera, binoculars, and insect repellent.
Yes! You can add a Zanzibar beach extension or a cultural tour.