5-Day Southern Serengeti Calving Season Migration and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

5-Day Southern Serengeti Calving Season Migration and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Duration5 Days 4 Nights
PriceOn Request
DestinationsMultiple Locations
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

Experience one of nature's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles on this 5-day Southern Serengeti Calving Season Safari. Timed to coincide with the Great Wildebeest Calving Season, this safari takes you to the nutrient-rich plains of Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeests gather to give birth to their young between December and March. This remarkable event attracts an abundance of predators, creating exceptional wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. Combined with a visit to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers an unforgettable blend of migration action, predator encounters, and breathtaking landscapes.
Day by Day

The Journey

Immerse yourself in the wild. Every day of this itinerary has been meticulously crafted to provide unparalleled access to nature's most extraordinary spectacles.

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Day 1: Arusha – Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

Day 1: Arusha – Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and begin your journey towards the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing Maasai villages, rolling highlands, and vast open plains. Arrive in the Ndutu region in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the short-grass plains, where large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and predators roam freely. Return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Southern Serengeti

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Southern Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area, the heart of the calving season migration. Witness thousands of wildebeests spread across the plains, many giving birth to newborn calves. The abundance of young animals attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals, making this one of the most exciting wildlife viewing periods of the year. Your guide will take you to the best wildlife concentrations and migration hotspots throughout the day. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 3: Full-Day Southern Serengeti Migration Experience

Day 3: Full-Day Southern Serengeti Migration Experience
Spend another full day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Southern Serengeti and Ndutu. This additional day maximizes your chances of witnessing dramatic predator-prey interactions, newborn wildebeest calves taking their first steps, and the incredible scale of the migration herds. Explore different sections of the ecosystem, including Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, which attract a variety of wildlife and birdlife throughout the season. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive before returning to camp in the late afternoon.
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Day 4: Southern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 4: Southern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Southern Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue with wildlife viewing en route as you make your way toward the crater highlands. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim or nearby in time for lunch and relaxation. Spend the afternoon enjoying spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater and preparing for the next day's safari.
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Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Arusha

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Known as one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations, the crater is home to an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Explore the crater floor's diverse habitats while enjoying exceptional wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • All transportation in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Fuel for the entire safari
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in selected lodges, tented camps, or safari camps
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Game drives in the Southern Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area entry fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Wildebeest Calving Migration viewing opportunities (December-March)
  • Government taxes and VAT applicable to tourism services

    • What's Excluded

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
  • Laundry services
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, telephone calls, and snacks
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Medical expenses and personal medication

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