5-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari Experience

• Length5 days · 4 nights
• GroupPrivate
• StayLodges and tented camps
• Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
• Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
• Best monthsJul – Sep

1. StartArusha
2. Tarangire
3. Serengeti
4. Ndutu
5. Ngorongoro Crater
6. EndArusha

1. Day1Tarangire Day 1 · TarangireTarangire National Park After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel. You will head to Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River that…Lunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Suricata Boma Lodge Read the full dayShow less

   After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel. You will head to Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River that runs through it. During the dry season, this river becomes the primary water source for the region’s wildlife. The park’s landscape varies from dense elephant grass and acacia woodlands to lush groundwater forests. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, often seen near the river, along with giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest. Predators like lions and leopards are commonly spotted as well. The park also boasts the highest number of bird breeding species in the world.

   TonightSuricata Boma LodgeLunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
2. Day2Serengeti Day 2 · SerengetiCentral Serengeti National Park After enjoying a hearty breakfast, you will set off toward Serengeti National Park, journeying through its iconic, endless grassy plains. Widely…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Land of Nature Camp Read the full dayShow less

   After enjoying a hearty breakfast, you will set off toward Serengeti National Park, journeying through its iconic, endless grassy plains. Widely regarded as the world's most impressive wildlife sanctuary, the Serengeti offers an afternoon game drive where you may witness vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, or catch a pride of lions resting in the shade. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed during the full-day game drive. The diverse landscapes of the Serengeti, shaped by ancient volcanic activity, create distinct habitats, from acacia-covered hills to the black clay pans that attract giraffes and other wildlife.

   TonightLand of Nature CampAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
3. Day3Ndutu Day 3 · Serengeti · NdutuSerengeti National Park To Ndutu A safari in the Southern Serengeti offers a front-row seat to the Great Migration, with daily game drives showcasing this remarkable wildlife…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp Read the full dayShow less

   A safari in the Southern Serengeti offers a front-row seat to the Great Migration, with daily game drives showcasing this remarkable wildlife spectacle. In the early months of the year, you can witness newborn wildebeest taking their first steps on the lush green plains, while later in the season, vast herds move northward toward the Masai Mara. The Southern Serengeti is one of the few places where you can experience the full cycle of the Great Migration—herds returning in December with the rains, calves being born in January and February, and the departure as the grass dries toward the end of the rainy season. Due to the seasonal nature of wildlife viewing, the region has a limited number of permanent lodges and just one permanent tented camp. However, there are several mobile camps, ranging from budget-friendly to luxury, which open during the migration months.

   TonightAng'ata Migration - Ndutu CampAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
4. Day4Ndutu Day 4 · Serengeti · NdutuNdutu You'll kick off the day with an early morning bush breakfast on a game drive, exploring the diverse landscapes of the Ndutu Conservation Area.…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp Read the full dayShow less

   You'll kick off the day with an early morning bush breakfast on a game drive, exploring the diverse landscapes of the Ndutu Conservation Area. From marshlands and acacia woodlands to the soda lakes of Ndutu and Masek, and the vast Serengeti plains, each area offers unique wildlife sightings. The marshes are a favourite spot for big cats raising their young, while the short grass plains are where wildebeest give birth during the Great Migration. As evening falls, you'll relax with a drink, sharing stories at the bar before returning to your cottage, where the distant call of hyenas sets the tone for a peaceful, tsetse-free night.

   TonightAng'ata Migration - Ndutu CampAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
5. Day5Ngorongoro Crater Day 5 · Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater To Arusha On your final safari day, you'll start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater. Known as the world’s largest…Breakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor) Read the full dayShow less

   On your final safari day, you'll start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater. Known as the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, its vast floor stretches 260 sq km, teeming with wildlife. During the 5-hour game drive, you'll witness elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions in their natural habitat, so keep your camera ready! After a picnic by the scenic Hippo Pool, you’ll ascend the crater and begin the journey back to Arusha. You'll be dropped off in Arusha by late afternoon at your hotel or airport, with unforgettable memories from your adventure.

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

• Night 1

  Mid-range lodge · Tarangire

  Suricata Boma Lodge

  En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

  1 night · or similar

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• Night 2

  Mid-range lodge · Serengeti

  Land of Nature Camp

  En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

  1 night · or similar

  Ask about it
• Nights 3–4

  Mid-range lodge · Ndutu

  Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp

  En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

  2 nights · or similar

  Ask about it

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.

• Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
• Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
• Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.