4 days · Tanzania · Short safari
Ndutu Calving Short Safari
A compact calving-season safari for travellers short on time. Head straight to the Ndutu plains to see the wildebeest herds and their newborn calves, and finish in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Enquire about this safariDuration
4 days / 3 nights
Route
Ndutu · Ngorongoro
Best time
December – March
Ideal for
Short trips · Migration
Straight to the calving grounds
This short itinerary goes straight to the heart of the calving season. Ndutu’s open plains are among the best places in Africa to see predators hunting, and the sheer number of animals is unforgettable. You’ll have a full day on the plains before climbing to the Ngorongoro highlands and descending into the crater for the Big Five.
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 · Arusha to Ndutu
Collected in Arusha and driven through the crater highlands to the Ndutu plains.
Day 2 · A full day on the plains
Follow the herds and predators across the calving grounds.
Day 3 · Ndutu to the highlands
A morning game drive, then on to the Ngorongoro highlands.
Day 4 · Ngorongoro Crater & Arusha
Descend into the crater for the Big Five, then return to Arusha.
Why Ndutu?
From December to March the southern plains host the largest concentration of wildebeest and their calves.
Extend your journey
Popular add-ons: a few nights on Zanzibar, a cultural visit with the Hadzabe or Maasai, or extra nights in a favourite park. Your planner will suggest what fits your dates.
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
Short trips still need good timing. Tell us your dates and we’ll plan around the herds.
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