The Great Migration, Calving Season, Ndutu Area
The wildebeest Calving Season Ndutu Area is an annual event that occurs during the great migration in Tanzania. The great migration is a natural phenomenon where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles travel across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in search of food and water. During the calving season, which takes place from December to March, hundreds of thousands of wildebeests give birth to their young in a synchronized manner.
This results in a spectacular display of new life, with hundreds of calves being born each day. The calving season is an important event for predators, such as lions and hyenas, who take advantage of the abundance of newborn prey. The calving season Ndutu Area is also a popular time for tourists to visit the Serengeti, as they can witness the incredible spectacle of the great migration and the birth of the wildebeest calves. Let us plan for your journey.
Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha: 55kms/1hr drive
Welcome to Arusha, Tanzania ! Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative/guide and driven to Gold Crest Hotel for overnight stay on (BB) basis.
While in our care, your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all guests are provided with a “Flying Doctors” insurance policy.
Day 2: Arusha- Lake Manyara National Park:130kms/2hrs drive
Embark on an exciting game drive to Lake Manyara National Park after a hearty breakfast. Located in northern Tanzania, this park boasts the highest concentration of monkeys in the region, as well as rare tree-climbing lions, majestic giraffes, magnificent elephants, hippos, impalas, and a diverse array of birdlife. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!”
Dinner and overnight stay at Country Inn Karatu on a (FB) basis.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater tour -Ndutu:80kms/2hrs drive
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you’ll embark on your final game drive to Ngorongoro Crater floor. Home to over 30,000 animals, including the iconic Big Five, this world-renowned heritage site is a haven for a diverse array of wildlife, such as zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeest, baboons, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, cheetahs, and the elusive black rhino. The awe-inspiring beauty of the crater, with its vibrant colors and swirling clouds, will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into a surreal paradise. It’s no wonder that the Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the wonders of nature!”
Day 4:Ndutu Area, The Wildebeest Maternity
Explore the thrill of the great wildebeest migration by departing after breakfast with picnic boxes for Ndutu, where you’ll witness an abundance of excitement such as hunting, chasing, and the birth of young ones. This special area is located along the boundary of Ngorongoro and Serengeti and is home to the migration from December to March, boasting highly nutritious grass for the 2.5 million animals that call it home. Your 3-night stay in this open area will be the highlight of your trip, and off-road driving is permitted to allow for an up-close and personal experience.
Dinner and overnight at stay Ndutu Bush camp on a (FB) basis.
Day 5: Ndutu Area -Serengeti national park:90kms/2hrs drive
After breakfast you will drive to Central Serengeti for game drive with picnic lunch. In this area of the park you will have opportunity to see big prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, different antelopes and other wildlife.
Dinner and overnight stay at Embalakai Camp on a (FB) basis.
Day 6: Serengeti - Karatu170kms/4hrs drive
Embark on your last game drive in Serengeti before you depart with picnic boxes to Karatu for an overnight on full board basis.
Dinner and overnight stay at Country Inn Karatu on a (FB) basis.
Day 7: Departure
Today after breakfast you will be driven to the airport to take your flight home as per your flight details.
Please Note: Package Includes
- A well-maintained safari land cruiser with a roof hatch for enhanced game viewing
- A professional English-speaking safari guide
- Airport transfers
- All government taxes
- All park fees for all the national parks
- Meals and accommodations as per itinerary
- Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
- Evacuation Insurance – Amref Flying Doctors
Please Note: Package Excludes
- Local & international flights,
- Tips,
- Drinks at the camps
- Crater rim walk – $45 per person
- Walking safari in Manyara national park- $45per person
- Night game drive in Manyara national park- $45per person
- Mtowambu cultural tour plus local lunch – $30 per person
- Balloon safari in Serengeti – $540
