7 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari | Greatest Birth

Overview

About this itinerary

Highlights

• Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Season (January–March)
• Spend two full days exploring the famous Ndutu Plains
• Excellent opportunities to see predator action
• Visit Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant herds
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater
• Chance to spot the Big Five
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Comfortable safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Perfect for wildlife photography

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Itinerary

7 Days / 6 Nights · day to day

Each day is paced for game drives, transfers, and a proper night in camp or lodge.

1. 

   Day 1

   Arrival in Arusha

   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from Glad Of Africa Safari & Tours. After a short safari briefing, transfer to your lodge in Arusha for relaxation before your adventure begins. Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania's famous Northern Safari Circuit and provides the perfect introduction to your wildlife safari.

   Overnight: Arusha

2. 

   Day 2

   Arusha – Tarangire National Park

   After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and the largest concentration of elephants in northern Tanzania. Enjoy a full-day game drive while searching for: African elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeests, Buffaloes, Leopards, Ostriches, More than 500 bird species After an exciting day, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Overnight: Tarangire/Karatu

3. 

   Day 3

   Tarangire to Ndutu Area

   After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to the Ndutu Conservation Area, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. During the Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Season (January–March), the Ndutu Plains are covered with hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you search for newborn wildebeest calves and predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals.

4. 

   Day 4

   Full-Day Ndutu Game Drive

   Spend the entire day exploring the famous Ndutu Plains, one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa. Witness thousands of wildebeest calves being born and experience incredible predator action as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards follow the migrating herds. Your expert safari guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas for unforgettable encounters and spectacular photography during the Ndutu Calving Season Safari.

5. 

   Day 5

   Full-Day Ndutu Safari

   Enjoy another full day in the Ndutu Conservation Area, following the massive herds of wildebeest and zebras across the endless plains. This extra day increases your chances of witnessing dramatic predator-prey interactions, including lion hunts and cheetah chases. The green season landscapes, abundant wildlife, and exceptional game viewing make Ndutu one of the top destinations for a Serengeti Migration Safari and Tanzania wildlife photography safari.

6. 

   Day 6

   Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

   After an early breakfast, drive to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Descend 600 meters into the crater for an unforgettable game drive, where you may spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, flamingos, and many other wildlife species. After lunch, drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay.

7. 

   Day 7

   Departure

   After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your flight schedule before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport for your departure flight. Leave Tanzania with unforgettable memories of the spectacular Ndutu Calving Season, the Great Wildebeest Migration, and an incredible Tanzania safari adventure.

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