6 Day Safari Tanzania: Calving Season in Ndutu & Serengeti

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$5,760 / person

6 Day Safari Tanzania: Calving Season in Ndutu & Serengeti

YSExperience the best of Tanzania on this 6 day calving season safari, an all-inclusive trip timed for one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. Timed from December through March, this Ndutu calving season safari offers front-row seats to the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest give birth on the fertile plains. On this calving season safari, expect dramatic predator-prey encounters, lush green backdrops, and unforgettable photographic opportunities. With everything included—from luxury lodges and meals to expert guides and park fees—this all-inclusive Tanzania calving season safari blends adventure with ease. Ideal for couples, photographers, and wildlife lovers who want a calving season safari in comfort, this journey takes you through Ngorongoro Crater, the Ndutu region, and the Central Serengeti in comfort and style.

Plan Your 6 Day Calving Season Safari

Before you go: read about the Great Wildebeest Migration, the best time to visit Serengeti and what to pack for a Tanzania safari.

Sample itineraries

DAY 1

Ngorongoro

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Ngorongoro

Welcome to Tanzania! Your 6 day calving season safari begins with a warm greeting at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), followed by a scenic drive through Arusha and up into the northern highlands. After a packedKenya honeymoon safari lunch en route, descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, protected by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority and one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems. Your afternoon game drive may include elephants, lions, black rhinos and flamingos. In the evening, settle into Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp for dinner and a peaceful night on the crater highlands.

Estimated driving time: about 3.5 hours

Late arrival: If your arrival is in the afternoon or evening, we will accommodate you at Mount Meru Hotel for $250 for a double room and $180 for a single room. Includes breakfast.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Meals

Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2

Ndutu

In the Ndutu Region-The heart of the Calving Season

Today you head west into the Ndutu region and the southern Serengeti, the heart of the calving season. On this Ndutu calving season safari, you watch over 500,000 wildebeest give birth between December and March on short-grass plains that lie within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a Tanzania calving season safari, the newborn calves attract lions, cheetahs and hyenas, offering once-in-a-lifetime predator action. With meals and logistics handled, your only job is to soak in the raw beauty of Africa before checking in to Intimate Camp.

Estimated driving time: 1.5 to 2 hours

Game Drive

Where to stay

Intimate Camp

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 3

Ndutu

Ndutu Calving and Carnivores

Spend a full day in Ndutu, the highlight of this 6 day calving season safari, surrounded by wildebeest and their newborn calves. Follow massive herds of blue wildebeest and zebras, keep an eye out for lions and hyenas on the prowl, and enjoy the untouched beauty of the southern Serengeti plains. Want to take things to new heights? Add an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari for an aerial view of the plains in full bloom. Overnight at Intimate Camp.

Activities: Full-day game drives, optional hot air balloon safari

Game Drive

Where to stay

Intimate Camp

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 4

Central Serengeti

Drive to Central Serengeti-Predators Paradise

After the Ndutu calving safari days, leave Ndutu and drive north into the Central Serengeti (Seronera), a region known for its year-round wildlife and rolling golden plains. Managed by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Serengeti National Park has dense predator populations and large concentrations of herbivores, making it prime Big Five territory. Enjoy a game drive en route, then cap off your day with a private sundowner as the sun dips below the horizon. Overnight at Serengeti Sametu Camp.

Estimated driving time: about 2 hours, plus game viewing

Game Drive

Where to stay

Serengeti Sametu Camp

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti-One More Day Safari Bliss

The final full day of your 6 day calving season safari is reserved for exploring the Central Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its big lion prides and leopards along the Seronera River. Enjoy sunrise and sunset game drives in the Serengeti, or opt for a bucket-list hot air balloon ride over the plains. Soak up the sights, sounds and stillness of Africa’s most iconic park before your last night at Serengeti Sametu Camp.

Optional: sunrise hot air balloon safari

Game Drive

Where to stay

Serengeti Sametu Camp

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 6

Serengeti National Park

Fly from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro

Savor one last early-morning game drive before your flight from Seronera Airstrip to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Enjoy access to a VIP lounge or relax with an optional day room before your international departure. Your 6 day calving season safari in Tanzania may be ending, but the memories will last a lifetime. Planning your next trip? See the best time to visit the Serengeti.

Flight time: 1 to 2 hours

Additional info: If your departure is the following morning, we will accommodate you at Mount Meru Hotel for $250 for a double room and $180 for a single room. Includes breakfast.

Transfer

Game Drive

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

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Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

Private 6-day safari with expert guide

Domestic flight from Serengeti (Seronera) to Kilimanjaro

Airport transfers

Accommodation and Meals as indicated

Game drives in pop-top 4x4 Land Cruiser

Unlimited bottled water on safari

Park fees, taxes, and conservation levies

Limited laundry service (Days 2 & 3)

Tanzania Visa. & Travel insurance

Any required vaccinations

Tips for guides

Items of a personal nature (souvenirs, etc.).

Beverages/Drinks.

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