Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

4-Day Ndutu Migration Safari in Serengeti During Calving Season

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a full-day game drive in Ndutu to view the magnificent migration
  • 02 Witness the calving season, when predator action reaches its peak
  • 03 Explore the southern Serengeti ecosystem in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • 04 Admire the Serengeti ecosystem, home to more than 3,000 lions
  • 05 Learn about the wildebeest migration and the area's resident wildlife

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you immerse yourself in the heart of the Serengeti during the calving season. Explore the Ndutu area, part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the wildebeest migration is usually found on the short-grass plains from December to April. This season attracts predators, and predator action reaches its peak, offering exceptional sightings of cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and leopards. Along the way, enjoy game drives through landscapes rich in elephants, spectacular birds, and other resident wildlife.

Most of the wildebeest migration is usually found on the short-grass plains from December to April.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arusha to Ndutu in the Serengeti Ecosystem

  • After breakfast, tourists will be picked up from the hotel in Arusha and transferred to Arusha Airport for a short flight of about 50 minutes, or travel by 4x4 jeep with an open roof to the Serengeti-Ndutu area. Upon arrival, you will meet your driver-guide for a full-day game drive in Ndutu to view the magnificent migration. The Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, forms part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Like most Rift lakes, Lake Ndutu is alkaline; however, its water is still drinkable and is used by a wide variety of local wildlife. Most of the wildebeest migration is usually found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is also heavily populated with elephants, spectacular birds, and resident game. In the evening, you will drive to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge.

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Day 02

Early Game Drives in Ndutu

  • On day two, tourists will enjoy an early morning game drive in the Ndutu area and return to the camp for lunch in the afternoon. A thorough explanation of this great and attractive world event that Tanzania is proud of will be provided. You will also enjoy an evening game drive before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge.

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Day 03

Ndutu to Central Serengeti Seronera

  • After an early breakfast, you will drive to Central Serengeti - Seronera. Serengeti National Park is well known for its healthy population of resident wildlife, particularly the
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Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Tourists will enjoy a morning game drive and then return to the camp for breakfast. Afterwards, they will drive back to Arusha with the driver, and you will be dropped off at your hotel. This marks the end of your 4-day Tanzania safari to experience the private Ndutu Migration calving season.
Lake Ndutu alkaline plains, Ndutu short-grass plains, Central Serengeti - Seronera

Where this trip takes you

Lake Ndutu alkaline plains, Ndutu short-grass plains, Central Serengeti - Seronera

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Park fees
  • Campsite or lodge accommodation
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Breakfasts
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • 1.5 bottles of water per day

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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