5 Days Ndutu Luxury Calving Season Migration Tanzania Safari
Safari Duration
- 5 Days
- 4 Ninghts
Tour Type
- Wildlife Safari
- Private | Luxury Safari
- $4,100
Price per Person - Based on 2 Pax
Trip Overview
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari ExperienceJoin KiliClimb Africa Safaris for an extraordinary five-day journey into the beating heart of the Great Migration—during the remarkable calving season in Ndutu. From December through March, the southern plains of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area transform into a nursery for hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves. Predators stalk the fringes, drama unfolds on the grasslands, and every sunrise is pure magic.
This handcrafted itinerary combines wildlife spectacle with luxurious comfort and personalized service, ensuring you witness the best of nature without compromise.
Destinations
Tarangire, Ndutu (South Serengeti), Ngorongoro Crater
Trip Attractions
Tour plan
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha
Touch down in Tanzania, where your adventure begins. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, a dedicated Great Time Experience Adventures representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your stylish lodge. Relax, refresh, and enjoy the tranquility of your surroundings as you prepare for the unforgettable days ahead.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa – Arusha
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Journey to the Elephant Realm – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, set off in your private safari vehicle toward the wild expanse of Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for ancient baobab trees, dense wildlife populations, and the lifeline of the Tarangire River.
This park hosts impressive herds of elephants and a rich mix of wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, wildebeests, and more than 500 bird species. The landscapes here are a photographer’s dream. Enjoy an extended game drive before heading to your lodge near the Rift Valley escarpment.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge – Mto wa Mbu
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water and soft drinks
Day 3: Into the Heart of the Migration – South Serengeti (Ndutu Region)
Today, journey into the Southern Serengeti ecosystem, specifically the Lake Ndutu area—a crucial calving ground during the Great Migration. This area sits at the crossroads of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro and is at its most thrilling from January through March.
Your afternoon game drive introduces you to the vast herds and the predators that follow them. Calves are born in staggering numbers daily, and your chances of witnessing a live birth or a predator hunt are incredibly high.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ndutu Camp – South Serengeti
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water and soft drink
Day 4: Full-Day Exploration – Ndutu Plains & Calving Season Wonders
Today is dedicated to immersive wildlife viewing in Ndutu. Traverse across short-grass plains, alkaline lakes, swamps, and woodlands as your expert guide positions you for breathtaking sightings. If your timing is just right, you’ll observe the synchronized birth of up to 8,000 calves per day—a staggering natural event unmatched anywhere else on Earth.
Keep your eyes open for big cats on the prowl. Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas use this window of vulnerability to hunt, creating powerful scenes of survival.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ndutu Camp – South Serengeti
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water and soft drink
Day 5: The Crater of Wonders – Ngorongoro to Arusha
You’ll be up before breakfast today, as you’ll be joining the Hadzabe Bushmen for the opportunity to hunt for your own food!
One of the last true bushman tribes in Africa, the Hadzabe live very much as they always have despite the rapid development of Tanzania. With only 2,000 members, the Hadzabe tribes are a fascinating people who offer us a window into how life in Tanzania was in the past.
The local hunters will prepare a demonstration of hunting techniques just for us. Far from being a mere performance, this display reveals a great deal about their everyday lives when they must hunt for animals to feed their families. You will see firsthand how the Hadzabe use distinctive motions and even the body parts of certain animals to lure their prey close enough that they can be brought down with hand-crafted poisons.
You can also pay a visit to the people of the Datoga tribe while you’re in the area. The Datoga are farmers who keep animals such as cows, sheep, and goats. Their culture is another fascinating example of Tanzania’s cultural diversity.
After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch in the park. Thereafter we will make our way to Lake Manyara to overnight.
What’s included:
- All park entry fees and government taxes
- All meals as specified (B/L/D)
- Drinking water and soft drinks throughout the safari
- All accommodations during the safari (as per selected tier)
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Daily game drives
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Vehicle amenities: inverter for charging, electric cooler, communication radio, filtered water
- Africa Society Flying Doctor Emergency Evacuation coverage
What’s not included:
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fees
- Tips for guide, cook, and hotel staff
- Optional extras:
- Hot Air Balloon Safari over Serengeti: $580 per person
- -Olduvai Gorge visit or Maasai Boma experience
- Personal expenses (travel insurance, souvenirs, etc.)