Ndutu Calving Season Safari, 5 days
Tarangire followed by two dedicated nights on the Ndutu calving grounds.
This 5-day safari is designed around one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife experiences: the Great Migration calving season. Travelling between January and March, the safari focuses on the Ndutu and Southern Serengeti plains, where the migrating herds gather during the calving period. The landscape becomes filled with wildebeest and other grazing animals, while predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas are drawn to the abundance of newborn animals. The itinerary combines an introduction to Tanzania's wildlife in Tarangire with two dedicated nights in the Ndutu area, giving you time to experience the calving grounds without rushing from one destination to another.
Between January and March, when the migrating herds gather on the Ndutu and Southern Serengeti plains during the calving period.
Depending on your international flight time, you may return by road or take a domestic flight from the Serengeti for a smoother connection.
- ✓Private safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- ✓Professional English-speaking safari guide
- ✓Private game drives throughout the safari
- ✓All national park and conservation area fees
- ✓Tarangire National Park fees
- ✓Serengeti National Park fees
- ✓Ngorongoro Conservation Area transit fees where applicable
- ✓Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- ✓Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- ✓Drinking water during game drives
- ✓Airport transfers as specified
- ✓All applicable government taxes and VAT
- ✓Emergency rescue service during the safari
- —International flights
- —Domestic flights unless specifically included in the quotation
- —Tanzania visa fees
- —Travel and medical insurance
- —Tips and gratuities
- —Alcoholic and premium beverages
- —Laundry and personal expenses
- —Souvenirs and personal purchases
- —Optional activities not specifically mentioned
- —Additional accommodation or meals outside the itinerary
- —Any expenses arising from changes requested by the guest
- —Anything not specifically listed under Included
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5 days, in order
Arrival in Arusha
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Arrive in Tanzania and meet your private safari guide. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha and enjoy a relaxed evening before your safari begins.
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
An afternoon game drive through Tarangire's baobab country.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park.nnEnjoy an afternoon game drive through the park, exploring its baobab-studded landscapes and looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and predators.
Tarangire to Ndutu
Onto the short-grass plains and a first game drive around Ndutu.
After breakfast, travel towards the Ndutu area in the Southern Serengeti.nnAs you approach the short-grass plains, the landscape changes dramatically. During the calving season, large concentrations of wildebeest gather here to give birth.nnEnjoy your first game drive around Ndutu before settling into your lodge or camp.
Full-Day Ndutu Calving Safari
A full day on the calving grounds, following the herds and their predators.
Today is dedicated entirely to the calving grounds.nnSpend the day exploring Ndutu, following the herds and searching for newborn wildebeest, zebra and other wildlife.nnThe abundance of young animals attracts predators, creating exceptional opportunities to observe lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators in action.nnYour guide will adapt the day's route according to where the wildlife is most active.
Ndutu to Arusha & Departure
An early game drive around Ndutu, then back to Arusha by road or air.
Enjoy an early morning game drive around Ndutu before beginning your journey back towards Arusha.nnDepending on your international flight time, you may return by road or take a domestic flight from the Serengeti for a smoother connection.nnYour safari ends with your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Accommodation
Two nights on the calving grounds
Tarangire first, then two nights at Ndutu so the calving grounds get a full day rather than a drive-through.
Arusha
Hotel, Arusha
1 night
- Room and board
- Dinner
The arrival night.
Tarangire
Lodge or camp, Tarangire
1 night
- Room and board
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After the afternoon game drive.
Ndutu, Southern Serengeti
Lodge or camp, Ndutu
2 nights
- Room and board
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On the short-grass plains of the calving grounds.
One team, from the first email to the airport
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