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5 Days Calving Season Safari Tour– Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti & Crater

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Overview

  • Duration:5 days 4 nights
  • Travelers:2 - 12 guests
  • Tour Type:Private tour
  • Language:English
This 5-day Calving Season Safari takes you into the heart of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife drama. From the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the Ndutu plains, where over half a million wildebeest give birth in just a few weeks, this journey offers a front-row seat to nature’s most intense predator-prey encounters. You’ll enjoy exclusive off-road game drives in Ndutu, explore the predator-rich Central Serengeti, and descend into the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

Designed for the January–March calving season, this itinerary blends prime game viewing, scenic diversity, and comfortable midrange lodges or tented camps—making it the perfect adventure for photographers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking the thrill of Africa’s wild heart.
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Highlights

  • Witness wildebeest calving season in Ndutu (January–March)
  • Off-road game drives in Ndutu for close predator sightings
  • Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
  • Serengeti’s year-round big cats
  • Ngorongoro Crater’s incredible density of wildlife

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  • Morning: Pick-up from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport. Drive through the scenic Maasai steppe to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife.

  • Afternoon: Enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, a magnet for wildlife. Spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, and possibly leopards resting in acacia trees.

  • Evening: Arrive at your midrange lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
    Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or similar
    Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire – Ndutu (Ngorongoro Conservation Area)

  • Morning: Early breakfast and drive to the Ndutu plains, located between Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

  • Afternoon: Begin exploring the calving grounds of over 500,000 wildebeest, along with zebras and gazelles. This is prime predator season—expect to see cheetahs, lions, and hyenas taking advantage of the abundance of prey.

  • Evening: Check-in to your lodge/tented camp in Ndutu for a warm dinner under the stars.
    Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Lodge / Ndutu Safari Lodge or similar
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Ndutu – Full Day Calving Safari

  • Morning & Afternoon: Spend the full day in the Ndutu area with picnic lunch in the wild. Game drives here allow off-road exploration, getting you close to hunting predators and newborn calves taking their first steps.

  • Photography highlight: Golden light, open plains, and predator-prey interactions create some of the most dramatic safari moments of the year.

  • Evening: Return to your camp for storytelling around the fire.
    Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Lodge / Ndutu Safari Lodge or similar
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ndutu – Central Serengeti

  • Morning: Drive north towards Serengeti National Park’s central region, the Seronera Valley, known for year-round wildlife and large predator concentrations.

  • Afternoon: Game drive en route, spotting leopards along the Seronera River and massive hippo pools.

  • Evening: Overnight in a midrange Serengeti lodge or tented camp.
    Accommodation: Serengeti Tortilis Camp / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

  • Morning: Early departure for Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for a game drive among dense populations of lions, rhinos, elephants, and flamingos on Lake Magadi.

  • Afternoon: Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater, then drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
    Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Includes/Excludes

  • All park entry fees & conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4x4 pop-roof Land Cruiser with unlimited game drives
  • All accommodations (midrange) as per itinerary
  • Meals as specified (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water on safari
  • Airport transfers
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)
  • Tips and gratuities for driver/guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not included in the meal plan
  • Additional meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
  • Optional excursions (e.g., Maasai village visit, hot air balloon safari)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Extra Services

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$22.00/package

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