Experience Tanzania’s remarkable wildebeest calving season and the Great Migration on this 5-day safari. Discover the seasonal wildlife activity around Ndutu and the southern Serengeti, where vast herds gather and newborn wildebeest attract the attention of predators.

The journey also features the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, offering another opportunity to experience Tanzania’s diverse wildlife and dramatic scenery. The exact wildlife sightings and herd locations depend on seasonal conditions and the timing of your visit.

Safari Highlights

• Witness the Wildebeest Calving Season: Experience the seasonal gathering of wildebeest in Tanzania, when newborn calves bring remarkable activity to the plains.
• Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration: Observe large herds moving across the ecosystem as they search for fresh grazing.
• Explore Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti: Discover the landscapes associated with the calving season and enjoy wildlife viewing during game drives.
• Look for Predators in the Wild: Keep watch for lions, cheetahs and other predators that may be encountered around the herds.
• Discover the Ngorongoro Crater: Explore one of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, known for its dramatic scenery and diverse animal life.
• Enjoy a Five-Day Safari Experience: Combine seasonal wildlife viewing with a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater within a five-day, four-night itinerary.

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari specialist and driver. They will brief you on the journey ahead and answer any questions about your upcoming Tanzania safari.

Afterwards, you will transfer to your chosen hotel in Arusha and have time to relax after your journey. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel or at one of the recommended local restaurants in Arusha town.

Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Arusha – Ndutu, Southern Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards the Ndutu area in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The journey offers opportunities to appreciate Tanzania’s changing landscapes as you approach the region known for its seasonal wildebeest calving grounds.

Upon arrival, enjoy wildlife viewing according to your safari arrangements. During the calving season, large herds of wildebeest gather across the plains, and newborn calves may be seen alongside other wildlife.

Overnight: Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) Baobab Naabi Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Wildebeest Calving and Migration in Ndutu

After breakfast, head out for a day of wildlife viewing in the Ndutu area. During the wildebeest calving season, the open grasslands attract large herds, offering opportunities to observe newborn calves and the natural behaviours of the animals.

Continue exploring the area on game drives, looking out for predators such as lions and cheetahs that may be found near the herds. The day offers a closer look at one of the most remarkable seasonal wildlife events in Tanzania.

Overnight: Ndutu Baobab Naabi Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart the Ndutu area and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through remarkable Tanzanian landscapes as you approach the famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Enjoy a wildlife experience in this spectacular natural setting, known for its diverse habitats and rich animal life. Keep watch for wildlife during your visit while taking in the dramatic scenery of the crater.

Overnight: Sanctuary Retreat Camp
Meal Plan: All Inclusive

Day 5: Departure from Tanzania

After breakfast, prepare for your onward journey according to the confirmed safari arrangements. Your transfer will take you to the designated departure point for your next destination or international flight.

As your five-day Tanzania wildebeest calving and migration safari comes to an end, take with you memories of the remarkable wildlife and landscapes you have experienced.

Including Services

• Airport and Hotel transfers in a private car
• 5 days private safari package
• Transport and wildlife drives in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser with a photographic roof hatch
• Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
• Internal flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
• All wildlife reserve entry fees
• All game drives as mentioned
• All accommodations as mentioned in the itinerary
• 2ltr bottles of mineral water per person, per day during the game drive

Excluding Services

• International flights
• All items of personal nature
• Gratuities for safari guides
• Personal/holiday travel insurance – we strongly recommended to take out holiday insurance before you leave your country of residence.
• Visa fee (50 US$ / 100 US$ for Americans & Irish passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
• Drinks and beverages in lodges
• Laundry

*Check under each hotel information above for meal plan