The Ndutu Calving Lodge Safari offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest spectacles – the wildebeest calving season. Between December and March, thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles gather in the fertile plains of Ndutu, attracting predators and creating unforgettable wildlife encounters. Enjoy game drives led by expert guides, comfortable lodge stays, and breathtaking scenery as you witness the cycle of life in the Serengeti.
Life on Safari
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing by your guide, you will depart in your 4×4 safari vehicle and drive through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, passing Maasai villages and breathtaking highlands. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing into the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu region), the heart of the wildebeest calving season. Here, the open plains teem with wildlife, offering incredible opportunities to witness predators in action and herds of wildebeest nurturing their newborn calves.
Upon arrival, settle into your comfortable lodge or tented camp, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and soak in the sounds of the African wilderness as your first safari day comes to a close.
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Rise early for a full day exploring the Ndutu plains, one of the best locations to witness the wildebeest calving season. With thousands of calves born daily between January and March, predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are never far behind, creating dramatic wildlife encounters. Your guide will take you on morning and afternoon game drives, maximizing your chances of seeing both large herds and elusive predators. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush before continuing your exploration across the open plains. As the sun sets, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and relaxation under the starry African sky.
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive in the world’s largest intact caldera. Descend 600 meters to the crater floor, home to a dense population of wildlife including lions, elephants, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls.
In the afternoon, continue your journey back to Arusha, where your safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or another destination.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
Price Per Person (All Year round)
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari(Luxury lodge)
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guide
- International Flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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