3 Day Wildebeest Calving at Ndutu Area & Ngorongoro Crater
Experience the magic of Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater on this 3-day safari adventure. Witness the incredible wildebeest calving season in the vast Ndutu plains, where predators like lions and cheetahs roam in action-packed scenes. Continue to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and stunning natural beauty. With expert guides, comfortable lodges, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, this safari captures the heart of Tanzania’s wild wonders.
Included/Excluded
- Airport transfers and all road transportation
- All park entrance fees.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Professional Guide
- Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during safari drives.
- Safari briefing and itinerary planning support
- International flights to/from Tanzania.
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, phone calls, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Plan
Pick up from your accommodation in Arusha, enjoy a scenic transfer game drive
toward the Ndutu area. On the way, stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint,
where you can admire the breathtaking panorama from the rim and capture
memorable photos. Continue through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with a cultural
visit to a Maasai Boma, where you’ll experience traditional Maasai dancing, songs,
and even try on Maasai attire. Arrive in Ndutu in time for lunch before heading out
for a guided game drive. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring the Ndutu
plains, famous for the wildebeest calving season and predator action—especially
lions, leopards, and cheetahs—before returning to your accommodation for dinner
and overnight.
After an early morning breakfast, we head out for an exciting game drive in the
Ndutu area, embarking on a guided safari in Follow the Wildebeest Migration and
search of the region’s iconic big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah. Enjoy the thrill
of spotting these predators in their natural habitat across the open Ndutu plains,
especially during the wildebeest calving season. Following an action-packed
morning, have lunch in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by stunning
landscapes and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, continue with a guided game
drive in Southern Serengeti plain, later time drive to your lodge or camp for dinner
and overnight stay.
Early morning breakfast, after which you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater
for an unforgettable game drive. Explore the crater’s rich ecosystem and enjoy
close encounters with the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as
well as other diverse wildlife. Lunch will be served inside the crater, surrounded by
stunning scenery. After 6 to 7 hours of immersive game viewing, you will begin
the ascent back up the crater rim to Arusha for departure or dinner and overnight
stay.
