Enjoy 5-Day Ndutu Calving Safari
5-Day Ndutu Calving Safari Some of the migration then head due north of Seronera, but most are usually further west. Around June the wildebeest migration is often halted on the south side of the Grumeti River, which has some channels which block or slow their migration north. The wildebeest then congregate there, in the Western Corridor, often building up to a high density before crossing the river. The river here is normally a series of pools and channels, but it’s not continuous – and so whilst they always represent an annual feast for the Grumeti River’s large crocodiles, these aren’t usually quite as spectacular as the crossings of the Mara River, further north.
The wildebeest migration continues moving northwards during July and August, often spreading out across a broad front: some heading through Grumeti Reserve and Ikorongo, others north through the heart of the Serengeti National Park.
5-Day Ndutu Calving Season & Migration Safari
Experience the magic of the wild during the 5-Day Ndutu Calving Season & Migration Safari, where thousands of wildebeest give birth across the Ndutu plains, attracting predators and delivering one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. This unforgettable journey through southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro offers a front-row seat to the Great Migration’s most emotional phase, best paired with other African safari destinations for a complete adventure. For those seeking to combine the safari with the ultimate climb, the Lemosho Route offers a scenic path to the top of Kilimanjaro—learn more about climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Expand your knowledge through in-depth wildlife resources on this reference platform, explore captivating travel narratives via this storytelling space, discover top-rated safari essentials from this curated marketplace, and engage with real traveler experiences and questions through this travel forum, this global community, and this visual journey hub. Ready to plan your personalized migration safari? Contact us today and let’s make your Tanzania dream come true.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your 5-Day Ndutu Calving Safari, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- plugs to charge mobile, and camera
- Accommodation as per itineraly
- A professional driver/guide
- Soft drink. Refreshments during safari in Safari vehicle
- All Taxes/VAT
- Transfers between destinations
- Unlimited drinking water
- International flights (From/to home)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, Visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Medical/luggage Insurance.
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a 5-Day Ndutu Calving Safari through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Upon arrival at Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to the Mount Meru hotel for dinner and overnight. Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari proper in the morning.
After breakfast, we will set off for Ndutu area situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, which is part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu like most other rift lakes is alkaline however the water is still drinkable and consumed by a wide array of local wildlife.
We will spend the afternoon with a game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight at Ndutu Kati Kati.
After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu area exploring a great range of various habitats such as swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world-famous Serengeti short grass plains. You will witness herds of wildebeest and zebras especially during a short time-frame from around February and lasting for about 3 weeks where majority of the wildebeest calve.
The sea of grass provides little cover and the young makes an easy prey for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they were born and within 3 days, they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd. In the afternoon, we will set off for Serengeti National Park and drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight at Ndutu Kati Kati.
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti National Park in the Central Seronera. This park is well known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo.
Lions: Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa due in part to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem.
African Leopard: These reclusive predators are commonly seen in the Seronera region but are present throughout the national park with a population of around 1,000.
In the afternoon after an exciting game drive full of animal sightings and a picnic lunch, we will set off for Serengeti National Park and drive to the Crater this night we will stay at the hotel overlooking the unbroken caldera of Ngorongoro Crater. The views of the sunset over the savannah are absolutely breathtaking. After a long day of adventuring, you will over night at Ngorongoro serena Hotel.
We will have an early breakfast and afterwards drive to the famous Ngorongoro Conservation area. From here, we will descend down to 600 meters into the crater to view an array of wildlife.
With its year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants among others.
What makes this attraction especially famous is the dense population of predators such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which requires a trained eye to be spotted. We will also visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the south-west corner and one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually be seen in this lake. In the late afternoon we depart to Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight.
