6-Day Migration Calving Season Safari Lodge Safari

6-Day Lodge Safari Wildebeest Migration Calving Season - Around Ndutu Plains in Southern Serengeti & Finish With Ngorongoro Crater

This lodge safari is Available @ US$3,636/Person Sharing

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Safari Type: Ndutu Plains Calving Season Lodge Safari Wildebeest Migration
Safari Price: US$3,636/Person
Starting Point: Venice Hotel, Arusha
Ending Point: Venice Hotel, Arusha, or Airport Drop-off


Safari Itinerary


Day 1: Arusha to Ndutu – Journey into the Great Migration Territory

After breakfast in Arusha, depart for the spectacular Ndutu plains, located within the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a scenic journey through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania, with opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way, depending on the route and park access arrangements.

As you approach Ndutu, enter one of Africa's most important seasonal wildlife destinations, renowned for hosting the Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season. Upon arrival, proceed to your accommodation, where you can relax, enjoy dinner and prepare for the exciting wildlife adventures ahead.



Day 2: Full-Day Ndutu Wildebeest Calving Season Safari

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the remarkable Ndutu plains, one of the most spectacular wildlife theatres in Africa during the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season.

Accompanied by your professional safari guide, venture across the expansive grasslands in search of the enormous wildebeest herds gathering to give birth. During this extraordinary natural event, thousands of wildebeest calves are born, attracting an impressive concentration of predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas.

Keep your cameras ready for unforgettable wildlife encounters, including newborn calves taking their first steps, predators monitoring the herds and dramatic interactions unfolding across the open plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Day 3: Ndutu Full-Day Wildlife Exploration – Following the Migration Herds

Enjoy another spectacular full day exploring the Ndutu ecosystem, following the movements of the Great Migration herds across the seasonal grazing grounds.

Your experienced guide will take you through different wildlife-rich sections of the area, including open grasslands, seasonal lakes and woodland habitats, depending on recent wildlife sightings and prevailing conditions.

The Ndutu ecosystem offers exceptional opportunities to encounter large concentrations of wildebeest and zebras, alongside resident wildlife and some of Africa's most celebrated predators. This is also an excellent day for wildlife photography, with opportunities to capture remarkable animal behaviour against the beautiful backdrop of the Serengeti landscape.

Return to camp after an exciting day in the wilderness.

Day 4: Another Full Day in Ndutu – Unforgettable Migration and Predator Encounters

Today offers another opportunity to immerse yourself in the extraordinary wildlife spectacle of the Ndutu plains.

With a full day available, explore different sections of the Ndutu ecosystem in search of the migration herds, their newborn calves and the predators that depend on this seasonal abundance of wildlife.

Depending on the latest wildlife movements, your guide will select promising locations to maximize your game-viewing opportunities. Look out for lions resting in the grasslands, cheetahs scanning the open plains, hyenas moving around the herds and other fascinating wildlife encounters.

Every game drive brings new possibilities, making this an especially rewarding day for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and anyone wishing to experience the Great Migration beyond an ordinary safari.

Day 5: Morning Game Drive in Ndutu and Transfer to Karatu

Begin the day with an exciting morning game drive across the Ndutu plains, enjoying your final opportunity to witness the remarkable wildlife concentrations of the southern Serengeti.

After breakfast or your morning wildlife exploration, depending on the day's arrangements, begin the journey towards Karatu, passing through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive at Rim View Inn Karatu, situated in the beautiful Ngorongoro highlands. Settle into your accommodation, enjoy dinner and relax in preparation for the following day's exploration of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Descend approximately 600 metres into the crater for an unforgettable game-viewing experience across its spectacular grasslands, forests, lakes and wetlands.

The crater floor supports an impressive concentration of wildlife, offering opportunities to encounter elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, lions and numerous other animal species. It is also one of the best places in Tanzania to search for the endangered black rhinoceros in its natural habitat.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the crater before beginning your afternoon ascent and return journey to Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your memorable six-day Northern Tanzania wildlife safari.

  • Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch.

  • Overnight: Venice Hotel, Arusha Town (if required).


Airport Drop-Off Arrangement

For travellers with onward flights, we can arrange a transfer to either Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, depending on their flight schedules and departure arrangements. Please provide your flight details in advance to coordinate the transfer accordingly.

Price Includes:

  • 2-way Airport transfers from/to JRO Kilimanjaro International Airport

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation at Venice Hotel in Arusha town

  • Breakfast included at Venice Hotel in Arusha town

  • All Park/entry fees

  • All Government taxes including the VAT

  • Staff salary

  • Full Board Lodge / Tented Camp Accommodation

  • English speaking driver-guide

  • 4WD Safari Modified Land Cruiser



Price Does Not Include:

  • Any extra nights in Moshi/Arusha town

  • Bottled drinking water

  • Tips for your safari crew

  • Soft drinks (including your daily bottled drinking water)

  • Alcohol drinks

  • Sleeping bag

  • All items of personal nature

Safari Accommodation Summary

Nights 1, 2, 3 and 4: Ndutu Wilderness Camp, Southern Serengeti – Four consecutive nights enjoying the beautiful wilderness environment of the Ndutu ecosystem, placing you close to the seasonal wildebeest calving grounds and the remarkable wildlife activity of the Great Migration.

Night 5: Rim View Inn Karatu – Karatu Area, Karatu Area – One night in the scenic Ngorongoro highlands, providing a comfortable overnight stop before your Ngorongoro Crater adventure.

Optional Night 6: Venice Hotel, Arusha Town – Available for travelers who require an additional overnight stay in Arusha after completing their safari.

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