4 Days – Calving Season Safari (Mid-Range Accommodation)
Overview
Experience one of nature’s most extraordinary wildlife events on this 4-day Calving Season Safari through the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu Conservation Area. Taking place between January and March, this remarkable period sees hundreds of thousands of wildebeests giving birth across the vast plains, attracting an abundance of predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals.
This mid-range safari is designed for travelers seeking exceptional wildlife viewing, comfortable accommodation, and outstanding photographic opportunities. Explore the heart of the Great Migration while enjoying guided game drives in one of Africa’s most spectacular ecosystems.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arusha – Ndutu Conservation Area
Depart from Arusha after breakfast and journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands into the Ndutu Conservation Area. Upon arrival, enjoy your first exciting game drive as you begin searching for the migration herds and the many newborn calves scattered across the plains.
Destination
Ndutu Conservation Area
Activities
- Morning departure from Arusha.
- Scenic drive through Ngorongoro.
- Afternoon game drive.
- Wildlife photography.
- Sunset viewing.
Attractions
- Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Newborn wildebeest calves.
- Zebras.
- Gazelles.
- Lions.
- Hyenas.
- Acacia woodlands.
Accommodation: Mid-Range Tented Camp
Day 2: Full Day Ndutu Calving Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu plains, where thousands of wildebeests gather during the calving season. Your guide will take you to the best wildlife areas to witness predator-prey interactions and capture unforgettable photographs.
Destination
Ndutu Conservation Area
Activities
- Early morning game drive.
- Full-day wildlife safari.
- Picnic lunch.
- Bird watching.
- Evening game drive.
Attractions
- Wildebeest calving.
- Cheetahs.
- Lions.
- Leopards.
- Hyenas.
- Jackals.
- Ostriches.
- Flamingos (seasonal).
Accommodation: Mid-Range Tented Camp
Day 3: Ndutu – Southern Serengeti
Continue exploring the Southern Serengeti, following the migration herds across the open grasslands. This region offers outstanding opportunities to observe predators hunting and large numbers of herbivores grazing peacefully across the endless plains.
Destination
Southern Serengeti National Park
Activities
- Sunrise game drive.
- Full-day safari.
- Bush picnic lunch.
- Wildlife photography.
- Sunset game viewing.
Attractions
- Endless short-grass plains.
- Wildebeest herds.
- Zebra migration.
- Lions.
- Cheetahs.
- Elephants.
- Giraffes.
- Rich birdlife.
Accommodation: Mid-Range Safari Camp
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable half-day game drive before returning to Arusha. Explore one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations, renowned for its high concentration of animals and breathtaking scenery.
Destination
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Activities
- Early breakfast.
- Drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
- Half-day crater game drive.
- Picnic lunch.
- Return to Arusha.
Attractions
- Black rhino (if fortunate).
- Lions.
- Elephants.
- Buffaloes.
- Hippos.
- Flamingos.
- Zebra herds.
- Magnificent crater landscapes.
- Included
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- All Park entrance fees & taxes
- Private 4×4 wheel Safari Vehicle
- Professional English speaking safari and tour guide / driver
- Drinking Water
- Transportation
- excluded
- Entry Visas
- International
- Flights
- Laundry
- Optional Activities
- Tips and Gratuities
- Possible Concession fees
- Alcoholic Drink