Two nights inside the Ndutu calving grounds on this 4 days Tanzania calving season safari. Thousands of wildebeest give birth there. The trip ends with a Ngorongoro Crater finale.
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Read our reviews on Google →This 4 days Tanzania calving season safari is designed for travelers who want to experience the Great Migration during one of its most exciting stages. During the day, spend two nights inside the Ndutu area of the Southern Serengeti. Enjoy game drives among migrating wildebeest, predators and other wildlife. Finish with a Ngorongoro Crater game drive before returning to Arusha. The safari is private, mid-range, and can be customized. Request a quote for this 4 days Tanzania calving season safari and we will adapt it to your dates and group size.
In short, this 4 days safari shows the Great Migration during the calving season. First, you travel from Arusha to the Ndutu area of the Southern Serengeti. Then you spend a full day there with the migrating wildebeest. Next, you drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
After that, you go down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Finally, you return to Arusha for your departure. Because the safari is private and mid-range, the plan stays flexible. Also, you spend two nights in the Ndutu area, so you are never in a hurry.
Locations are approximate and shown for orientation. Your exact route may vary slightly with conditions.
Extended drives across the Ndutu plains
Migration herds giving birth on the plains
A finale game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater
Time to capture predators and newborn calves
Day by Day Plan
Day01Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha toward the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu area. Travel through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania before reaching the famous calving grounds. Enjoy your first game drive while searching for wildebeest herds, newborn calves, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife. Then arrive at your tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Highlight: Arrive in the Ndutu calving grounds and watch for newborn wildebeest and predators.
Day02Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains during the calving season. During the day, follow the Great Migration herds as thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth. You can witness young calves and predator activity. Enjoy extended game drives across the short-grass plains while searching for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras and other wildlife.
Highlight: Spend a full day following the migration herds across the Ndutu plains.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive around Ndutu before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue through the changing landscapes of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands as you approach the crater. Arrive at your lodge, relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Prepare for tomorrow’s crater experience.
Highlight: Enjoy a scenic drive toward Ngorongoro with a final chance at Ndutu wildlife.
Day04After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Explore the crater floor while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife. After your crater experience, ascend the crater and continue toward Arusha. Next, your four-day Tanzania calving season safari ends there.
Highlight: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to spot the Big Five and black rhino.
Get a personalized price for this 4 Days Tanzania Calving Season Safari. Your final price depends on your travel dates, number of travelers, accommodation preferences and availability during the calving season.
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Final price depends on your travel dates, group size and accommodation preferences.
This 4 Days Tanzania Calving Season Safari can be customized according to your travel dates, group size, interests, accommodation preferences and budget. Add extra nights in Ndutu, extend your Serengeti experience, upgrade your accommodation, add more game drives, or combine your safari with Tarangire, Zanzibar or Mount Kilimanjaro. To time your trip well, read our Serengeti calving season guide and best time to visit Serengeti. See what past travelers say about us on SafariBookings, TripAdvisor and Google reviews, or read our customer reviews page.
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