6 days · Tanzania · Midrange safari
Ndutu Calving Safari
Experience the calving season without the luxury price tag. Comfortable tented camps on the Ndutu plains put you in the heart of the action, with Tarangire at the start and the Ngorongoro Crater at the end.
Enquire about this safariDuration
6 days / 5 nights
Route
Tarangire · Ndutu · Ngorongoro
Best time
December – March
Ideal for
Great value · Migration
The calving season, made affordable
From December to March the southern plains around Ndutu are one of the best places in Africa to see predators in action, as lion, cheetah and hyena follow the newborn wildebeest. The open landscape makes animals easy to spot and the light is beautiful for photography. On this midrange itinerary we choose well-located tented camps that keep the experience authentic and the price sensible, while you still enjoy your own private vehicle and expert guide.
Itinerary
Day by day
A sample route. Your planner will adjust camps and order to match the herds' position in your travel month.
Day 1 · Arrive in Arusha
Met at the airport and taken to your hotel for a safari briefing.
Day 2 · Tarangire
A full day in Tarangire with its elephants, baobabs and big birdlife.
Day 3 · To the Ndutu plains
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and down to the calving grounds.
Day 4 · A full day with the herds
Follow the wildebeest, their calves and the predators across the short-grass plains.
Day 5 · Ndutu to the highlands
A morning game drive in Ndutu, then up to the cool Ngorongoro highlands.
Day 6 · Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for the Big Five, then return to Arusha.
Included
— Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
— Professional English-speaking guide
— All park and conservation fees
— Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
— Bottled water on game drives
— Airport transfers
— 24/7 support from our Arusha team
Not included
— International flights and visas
— Travel insurance (required)
— Optional balloon safari
— Tips for guides and camp staff
— Premium drinks and personal items
Join us for the calving season
Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll send you a clear, all-inclusive quote.
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