5-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari Tour

Package Overview

From December to March, the Great Migration gathers on the short-grass plains of Ndutu to drop over 400,000 calves. Expect huge herds, close predator action, and soft golden light—perfect for photography. With a private guide and 4×4, you’ll work the plains, woodlands, and lakeshores, maximizing time with the herds and (where rules allow) going off-road for better angles. We can include a Ngorongoro Crater tour on the final day if your flight time permits.

Safari Types: Private • Photographic • Family-Friendly • Honeymoon
Starting Point/End: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — optional end in Arusha or Zanzibar

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Arusha

  Meet and greet at JRO/Arusha, transfer to your lodge, safari briefing, and time to relax.
  Overnight in Arusha.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 2 : Arusha → Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

  Drive (or optional short flight) to Ndutu across the Ngorongoro highlands. Afternoon game drive on the plains and around Lake Ndutu—look for newborn calves, cheetah, and hyena clans.
  Overnight in Ndutu area.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 3 : Full Day Ndutu – Calving & Predators

  Dawn start. Work the short grass where the herds gather; scan for hunting lions, cheetah, and jackals. Break for a picnic lunch and continue along the marshes and acacia woodlands. Unhurried sunset back at camp.
  Overnight in Ndutu area.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 4 : Ndutu Plains & Woodlands

  Second full day to deepen sightings and photography. Follow fresh tracks, watch for raptors over afterbirths, and (where permitted) take short off-road approaches for better views. Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge (time allowing).
  Overnight in Ndutu area.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater (Optional) → Arusha / Departure

  Early drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a classic Big Five morning (subject to your flight time). Picnic by the hippo pool, then ascend and continue to Arusha for your outbound flight or extend to Zanzibar.

  • Themes Game Drives

Inclusions

• Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, cooler, and charging points
• Dedicated, English-speaking professional safari guide
• Park/conservation fees for Ndutu (NCAA/Serengeti) and Ngorongoro Crater if included
• 4 nights in quality tented camps/lodges close to the action (mid-range or luxury options)
• Meals during the safari: daily breakfasts, picnic/lunches on game-drive days, and dinners at lodges
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Government taxes and VAT

Exclusions

• International flights (and any optional domestic flights)
• Tanzania visa and comprehensive travel insurance
• Optional activities (e.g., hot-air balloon), Olduvai Gorge entry, premium drinks, laundry, and personal items
• Tips/gratuities for guide and camp/lodge staff
• Extra nights before/after the itinerary and services not mentioned as included

Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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