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3-Day Calving Season Safari in Tanzania’s Ndutu & Ngorongoro Crater

Spend a full day following the wildebeest migration across the Ndutu plains, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$1,176
per person
Best for
Mid-range tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

During this fantastic 3-day migration calving safari, you'll get to see the incredible wildebeests and zebra herds during their special time at Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is part of the Serengeti ecosystem. They do this on the short, green plains, and there are predators like lions and cheetahs nearby, waiting for a chance to catch their food.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Mid-range tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Arusha to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

Your safari begins with breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, followed by a scenic drive to the Ndutu area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and forming part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Ndutu is renowned for its short-grass plains, which are highly nutritious and attract vast numbers of wildlife, especially during the wildebeest calving season from December to April. Lake Ndutu, an alkaline Rift Valley lake, is a vital water source for elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species. Upon arrival, your guide will lead you on a game drive to spot resident wildlife including elephants, gazelles, and numerous bird species. In the evening, you will check in at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Camp.
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
02Day 2

Day 2

Game drive in the Southern Serengeti

After an early breakfast, you will embark on a full-day game drive across the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains, following the great wildebeest migration depending on its current location within the Serengeti National Park or Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Between December and March, these plains serve as a birthing ground for thousands of young wildebeest, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are often seen hunting, creating one of the most dramatic and unforgettable wildlife spectacles in Africa. Throughout the day, your guide will point out other resident wildlife, from zebras and gazelles to elephants and numerous bird species. The afternoon game drive concludes around 5:00 pm, after which you will return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
03Day 3

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Following breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Descend to the crater floor for a game drive, where over 25,000 resident animals roam in a natural amphitheater formed millions of years ago. The crater is home to nearly every species found in the East African savannah, including the Big Five black rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, and leopard. Other commonly sighted wildlife includes wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and more than 500 recorded bird species. With some luck, you may spot the endangered black rhino grazing among the grasses. After your game drive, you will ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha, where the safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your departure.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,176

per person

Guide price

US$1,631 per person

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Journey details

Best for

Mid-range tour

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

The Great Migration

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