6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Calving Safari

Wildebeest Calving Season

Safari Overview

This 6-day wildebeest migration calving safari highlights Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations.

Journey from Arusha into the Southern Serengeti to experience the wildebeest migration and dynamic predator activity, then explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater—home to the Big Five and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy well-paced game drives, breathtaking scenery, and comfortable lodges for an unforgettable safari adventure.

6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Calving Safari

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day

You will be met at the airport. Pre-tour accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost.Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your professional safari guide will greet you and transfer you to a comfortable mid-range hotel or lodge in Arusha. Use this day to rest and recover from your travels in peaceful surroundings with attentive service. In the evening, your guide will deliver a detailed safari briefing covering the itinerary, expected wildlife sightings, and travel arrangements. Dinner and overnight at your mid-range lodge in Arusha.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Pazuri Inn – Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) | Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2: Southern Serengeti National Park (Ndutu Area)

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward the Southern Serengeti, traveling through scenic highlands and expansive plains. Arrive in the Ndutu area, renowned for the seasonal wildebeest migration and calving. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across open grasslands where large herds of wildebeest and zebra draw predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The flat terrain provides outstanding visibility and photography opportunities. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable mid-range tented camp in the Ndutu region.Main Destination: Southern Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit: January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season: July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP: Elephant (Common), Lion (Common), Cheetah (Common), Buffalo (Abundant), Zebra (Abundant), Wildebeest (Abundant) – and more
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp – Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3: Southern Serengeti National Park

Spend the day observing grazing herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle as predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas track them in search of prey. The open landscapes, wide horizons, and relatively few vehicles create a more intimate wildlife experience. Enjoy a picnic or hot lunch in the bush, then continue exploring the plains in the afternoon. Return to your mid-range tented camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness after a day of classic Serengeti encounters.

Main Destination: Southern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp – Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4: Southern Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day of exploration in the Southern Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. During the calving season, this region delivers exceptional wildlife action—newborn wildebeest and frequent predator sightings. Your experienced guide will track animal movements to optimize viewing opportunities. A picnic or camp-prepared lunch allows extended time in the field. In the evening, return to camp to relax, enjoy dinner, and overnight amid the sounds of the wilderness.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, leave the Southern Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in this remarkable natural sanctuary. The crater floor supports elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and transfer to your mid-range lodge for overnight.Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit: June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season: Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather: June to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater: Black Rhino (Common), Lion (Common), Buffalo (Abundant), Zebra (Abundant), Wildebeest (Abundant), Hyena (Abundant) – and more
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn – Mid-range lodge located 1–2 hours’ drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6: Departure at Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge before departing for Kilimanjaro International Airport. Travel through scenic landscapes as you reflect on the remarkable wildlife encounters and memorable experiences of your safari. Upon arrival at the airport, you will receive assistance with check-in for your onward flight. This concludes your Tanzania safari, leaving you with lasting memories of the wildebeest calving season and iconic destinations.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) | Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
You will be dropped off at the airport.