Tarangire · Serengeti · Ndutu
5-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari Experience
- 5 days
- Lodges
- Private
From$2,219per person
View safariMid-range safari · Fly-in
Five days for the calving season: Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. Private vehicle and guide, mid-range lodges and tented camps. Nights at Land of Nature Camp and Safari Haven Migration Camp.
From$2,628per person, two travelling
Trip overview
Where you go
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Approximate route between stops.
Itinerary

Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up and flight from Zanzibar to the Serengeti. Arrive in the late morning and start your first game drive through the wildlife-rich plains, where you may spot lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeests. After lunch at your lodge, enjoy another exciting afternoon game drive before ending the day with a beautiful Serengeti sunset.
TonightLand of Nature CampLunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through the Central Serengeti, exploring wildlife-rich areas and visiting a hippo pool where you may see hippos, crocodiles, and other aquatic animals. After lunch, continue to the Ndutu area, famous for the calving season and abundant wildlife. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
TonightSafari Haven Migration CampAll meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
Begin your day in Ndutu with a memorable bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by open plains, marshes, woodlands, and soda lakes teeming with wildlife. During the calving season, watch wildebeest giving birth while lions, cheetahs, and other predators care for their young nearby. In the evening, relax by the campfire with a drink beneath the acacia trees before enjoying a peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of nature.
TonightSafari Haven Migration CampAll meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, descend more than 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. The crater’s permanent water sources and fertile grasslands support large herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, and elephants. Keep an eye out for the crater’s impressive predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. You’ll also visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake where flamingos, hippos, and other waterbirds are often seen. In the late afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu for your overnight stay.
TonightSuricata Boma LodgeAll meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its stunning landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and many other wildlife species. After the safari, continue to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar, marking the end of your unforgettable adventure.
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 lodge · Ndutu
En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

Mid-range lodge · Ngorongoro Crater
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 peopleBest value | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range lodges | On request | $2,628 | $2,363 | $2,199 | Get quote |
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Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group, for parties of up to 4 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 2.
Not as a solo traveller: the price is for two or more. Ask us about joining a group safari instead.
We can arrange them for a small extra cost. Tell us your flight times.
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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