LUXURY SAFARI

4 Day Explore Ndutu Calving Season – Luxury Safari

10 nights + 11 days safari

Trip Overview

Experience one of the most spectacular wildlife events in Tanzania on a 4-day luxury safari focused on the Ndutu Calving Season. During the calving period, the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area become a major gathering point for wildebeest, with thousands of calves born across the short-grass plains. The abundance of young animals also attracts predators, making this an exceptional time for wildlife photography and predator sightings.

This itinerary combines luxury accommodation, private game drives, and extended time in the Ndutu area, finishing with a spectacular Ngorongoro Crater safari.

Destinations: Arusha, Ndutu Area, Southern Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Calving Season Note: The Ndutu calving season generally occurs around January to March, although the timing and concentration of wildlife can vary from year to year depending on rainfall and grazing conditions. The exact location of the herds and wildlife activity cannot be guaranteed, so the safari route may be adjusted by your guide according to current conditions.

 

From USD $2,350

Per Person


Payment Terms

Bookings require a 30% deposit per person, payable online by card or bank transfer; the final 80% is due on arrival in cash, preferably in USD (Euro, GBP & Tshs also accepted). If by bank transfer, payment should be made 5 days before the safari start date. Card payments will have a 3.5% surcharge. The initial deposit amount can be negotiated.

Adventure begins

SAFARI ITINERARY

4 Day Explore Ndutu Calving Season – Luxury Safari

4 Days Ndutu → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
01
DAY 1

Arusha - Ndutu Area

Arusha - Ndutu Area

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive toward the Ndutu Area, located between the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania before reaching the open plains of Ndutu.

Upon arrival, begin your first game drive in search of the migrating wildebeest herds. During the calving season, the plains can become filled with large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra. The abundance of newborn calves also attracts predators, offering opportunities to observe lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife.

Continue with an afternoon game drive before arriving at your luxury camp. Enjoy dinner and relax under the African night sky.

Accommodation

Wildlux Serengeti Camp
Wildlux Serengeti Camp Wildlux Serengeti Camp

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

02
DAY 2

Full Day Ndutu - Calving Season Experience

Full Day Ndutu - Calving Season Experience

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the Ndutu plains. Today is dedicated entirely to experiencing the calving season and the incredible wildlife activity that surrounds it.

Explore areas where large herds of wildebeest and zebra are gathered. The calving season creates an abundance of life on the plains, attracting numerous predators and providing exceptional opportunities for wildlife observation. Your experienced guide will follow the movements of the herds and select areas offering the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with your afternoon game drive. As the day cools, continue exploring the plains before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Lake Masek Tented Camp
Lake Masek Tented Camp Lake Masek Tented Camp

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

03
DAY 3

Ndutu - Ngorongoro Highlands

Ndutu - Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for another morning game drive in the Ndutu area. Take advantage of the cooler morning hours to search for wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, gazelles and other wildlife.

After the game drive, depart Ndutu and continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through the beautiful highland scenery and arrive at your luxury lodge near the crater. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the spectacular surroundings. This provides a peaceful transition from the busy wildlife activity of Ndutu before your final safari day.

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Srena
Ngorongoro Srena Ngorongoro Srena

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

04
DAY 4

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for your final game drive. The crater is one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations and supports an extraordinary concentration of animals. Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater safari before ascending the crater walls. After leaving the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, continue by road toward Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or evening, where your 4-day Ndutu Calving Season Luxury Safari comes to an end.

 

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch

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Your Safari Route

Ndutu → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
▦4 Days3 Nights
⌖3 DestinationsNdutu → Arusha
→Start & EndNdutu → Arusha
Overnight StopSafari Route✈Start / End

DAY

01

Arusha - Ndutu Area

Arusha - Ndutu Area

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive toward the Ndutu Area, located between the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania before reaching the open plains of Ndutu.

Upon arrival, begin your first game drive in search of the migrating wildebeest herds. During the calving season, the plains can become filled with large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra. The abundance of newborn calves also attracts predators, offering opportunities to observe lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife.

Continue with an afternoon game drive before arriving at your luxury camp. Enjoy dinner and relax under the African night sky.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY

02

Full Day Ndutu - Calving Season Experience

Full Day Ndutu - Calving Season Experience

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the Ndutu plains. Today is dedicated entirely to experiencing the calving season and the incredible wildlife activity that surrounds it.

Explore areas where large herds of wildebeest and zebra are gathered. The calving season creates an abundance of life on the plains, attracting numerous predators and providing exceptional opportunities for wildlife observation. Your experienced guide will follow the movements of the herds and select areas offering the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with your afternoon game drive. As the day cools, continue exploring the plains before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY

03

Ndutu - Ngorongoro Highlands

Ndutu - Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for another morning game drive in the Ndutu area. Take advantage of the cooler morning hours to search for wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, gazelles and other wildlife.

After the game drive, depart Ndutu and continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through the beautiful highland scenery and arrive at your luxury lodge near the crater. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the spectacular surroundings. This provides a peaceful transition from the busy wildlife activity of Ndutu before your final safari day.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY

04

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for your final game drive. The crater is one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations and supports an extraordinary concentration of animals. Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater safari before ascending the crater walls. After leaving the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, continue by road toward Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or evening, where your 4-day Ndutu Calving Season Luxury Safari comes to an end.

 

Meals

Breakfast Lunch

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Included?

  • Airport/Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Park entrance fees for all national parks
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • 2nights accommodation at The Castle at Ngorongoro
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes and VAT

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  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, telephone, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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