Experience the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration calving season on this 6-day safari to the Ndutu Plains, an important seasonal wildlife area between the Serengeti ecosystem and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
During the calving season, large numbers of wildebeest gather in the Ndutu area, accompanied by zebras, gazelles and predators. This safari combines several days of wildlife viewing in the Ndutu ecosystem with Tarangire and Ngorongoro, creating a memorable Northern Tanzania safari experience.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, famous for its elephants, baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Depending on the season, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions and many bird species.
Continue to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Game Drive: Full Day
Overnight: Lodge/Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Travel through the scenic highlands and arrive at your accommodation near the crater area. Depending on your schedule, you may enjoy an afternoon cultural or nature experience.
Game Drive: Morning
Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge/Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start the day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
Explore the crater floor and look for lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, hippos and other wildlife. With suitable conditions, you may also have an opportunity to see black rhinos.
After the crater experience, continue toward the Ndutu Plains, entering the heart of the seasonal migration area.
Game Drive: Crater & En-route
Overnight: Ndutu Lodge/Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is dedicated to exploring the Ndutu Plains during the calving season.
Set out early with your safari guide to search for large concentrations of wildebeest and other grazing animals. During the calving period, newborn animals can attract predators, creating opportunities to observe natural predator-prey interactions.
Your guide will select suitable areas based on current herd movements and recent wildlife activity.
Game Drive: Full Day
Overnight: Ndutu Lodge/Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy another full day exploring the Ndutu ecosystem.
Continue searching for wildebeest herds, newborn calves, zebras and gazelles while also looking for predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas.
The day's route will remain flexible so your guide can respond to current wildlife movements and road conditions.
Game Drive: Full Day
Overnight: Ndutu Lodge/Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy an early morning game drive around Ndutu before beginning your journey back toward Arusha or Moshi.
The final drive provides one more opportunity for wildlife viewing before leaving the migration area. Arrive in Arusha or Moshi in the afternoon or evening.
Game Drive: Morning
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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