7-Day Ndutu Calving Season · Lodge Safari
Witness over 500,000 wildebeest calves being born on the Ndutu Plains - nature at its most raw, dramatic, and unforgettable.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Every year between January and March, the southern Serengeti and Ndutu Plains host one of nature's greatest spectacles: the calving of the wildebeest migration. Around 500,000 wildebeest calves are born in just six weeks, attracting predators in extraordinary concentrations. This seven-day safari positions you in the heart of the action, with off-road driving permits for the best photographic positions and stays inside the ecosystem.
Calving season is the most underrated act of the wildebeest migration. The drama is compressed, the action is intense, and the photographic opportunities are unmatched. Book early.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Tour Highlights
DAILY SCHEDULE
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania. You'll be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy a welcome dinner and safari briefing.
Day 02Arusha to Ndutu Plains
Arusha to Ndutu Plains
An early departure takes us south through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down onto the Ndutu Plains. Settle into Ndutu Safari Lodge.
Day 03Full Day on the Ndutu Plains
Full Day on the Ndutu Plains
A full day to immerse yourself in the calving action. The Ndutu area is where the herds concentrate between January and March.
Day 04Ndutu to Central Serengeti
Ndutu to Central Serengeti
A morning game drive as we leave Ndutu, then a slow drive north through the Seronera Valley. Settle into Serengeti Heritage Camp.
Day 05Full Day in the Central Serengeti
Full Day in the Central Serengeti
Another full day of game drives in the Seronera area, following the resident lion prides, leopard territories, and cheetah families.
Day 06Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
A leisurely morning drive back up to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a final game drive en route. Settle into Rhino Lodge.
Day 07Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha & Departure
Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha & Departure
We descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, we return to Arusha. Transfer to the airport for your departure.
What's Included
- •All airport transfers in Tanzania
- •Professional English-speaking safari guide
- •4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and unlimited mileage
- •All national park entrance fees and crater service fee
- •Off-road driving permits in the Ndutu area
- •Full board accommodation as specified
- •Bottled water throughout the safari
- •Flying Doctor emergency evacuation insurance
Not Included
- •International flights to and from Tanzania
- •Tanzania visa fees
- •Travel insurance
- •Tips for guide and lodge staff
- •Alcoholic and premium beverages
- •Personal expenses and souvenirs
