Ndutu · Ngorongoro
4-Day Wildebeest Calving Season Migration Safari
- 4 days
- Lodges
- Private
From$1,637per person
View safariMid-range safari · Fly-in
Three days for the calving season: Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater. Private vehicle and guide, mid-range lodges and tented camps. Nights at Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp.
From$2,107per person, two travelling
Trip overview
Where you go
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Approximate route between stops.
Itinerary

Upon arriving at Seronera Airstrip, you'll start your game drive toward Ndutu. Once in Ndutu, enjoy a half-day game drive with a stop for a picnic lunch. The region is covered with sweeping grasslands that blend into the Serengeti, and it's part of the route for the annual migration of over 2 million wildebeests, along with thousands of zebras, antelopes, and gazelles. Between December and April, the plains transform into calving grounds and nurseries for the migration, attracting predators eager to hunt the vulnerable young. Ndutu’s water sources, including Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, ensure abundant wildlife even in the dry season. The area is home to six species of big cats: leopards, lions, cheetahs, caracals, servals, and wildcats. Your action-packed game drive will conclude in the evening with a transfer to your hotel for rest.
TonightAng'ata Migration - Ndutu CampLunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Ndutu. The region's grasslands, enriched with vital minerals from volcanic ash deposited millions of years ago, attract millions of wildebeests each year who return to give birth. Between January and mid-February, it's estimated that around 4,000 wildebeests are born each day. You can spend this day exploring the area at your own pace.
TonightAng'ata Migration - Ndutu CampAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, you'll head to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending about 2,000 feet to its floor. Formed over 3 million years ago when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed, the crater now provides a unique habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including black rhinos, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and lions, along with several freshwater and soda lakes. You’ll spend the morning on a game drive, pausing for lunch by one of the lakes. After lunch, you'll ascend from the crater and transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.
Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it
Where you sleep

Mid-range lodge · Zanzibar
En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary
Mid-range lodges and tented camps have en-suite rooms and are inside or close to the parks. Names are confirmed in your written itinerary.
What it costs
| Accommodation | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 peopleBest value | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range lodges | On request | $2,107 | $2,073 | $2,040 | $2,006 | $1,972 | Get quote |
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Good to know
Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group, for parties of up to 7 people. Larger groups: ask us.
It can start on any day that suits you, and we can change the lodges, the order of the parks or the number of nights.
Yes, from age 3. Children under 15 pay less.
Not as a solo traveller: the price is for two or more. Ask us about joining a group safari instead.
Yes, from and back to the airport.
Yes. The price includes a fixed budget for the flights in the itinerary; if the airline charges more for your dates, your quote shows it.
Check the Group label at the top of the page. Private means the vehicle and guide are only for your group. Shared means up to 6–7 guests in the vehicle.
Yes. We suggest lodges for the season and your budget and name them in the written itinerary before you pay a deposit.
Before you go
Guest reviews
5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews
The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.
The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.
Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.
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