3-Day Serengeti Calving Season Safari with Ndutu Game Drives

Depart from Arusha early in the morning, around 6:00 AM, to begin your drive to the Serengeti. The journey takes about 5-6 hours, so be prepared for a long but scenic trip.

Arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon and head directly to the central Serengeti area, Seronera. This area is known for its wildlife activity and is a great starting point for experiencing the calving season.

Go on an afternoon game drive, where you will see wildebeest herds, newborn calves, and potentially predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas drawn to the vulnerable young animals.

Observe the vulnerable young calves, the excitement of the predator-prey dynamics, and the vast plains filled with animals. It is an ideal place to witness lion, cheetah, and hyena activity around the herds.

Check into your accommodation, either a lodge or camp within or near the Serengeti, in the evening. Enjoy a bush dinner or a sundowner as you recount the day's safari experiences.

After breakfast, head toward the Ndutu region in the southern Serengeti. This area is one of the best places to witness the calving season, as the wildebeest gather in massive herds to give birth.

Spend time exploring the herds and witnessing the calving process. You will also likely spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and jackals waiting to catch an unsuspecting calf.

This area is also known for its birdlife, so be sure to keep an eye out for birds of prey such as eagles and vultures that often follow the action.

Continue exploring the area in the afternoon, observing the interaction between the herbivores and their predators.

Head back to camp or lodge in the evening for a meal and some relaxation. You may opt for a night game drive if your camp offers it.

Enjoy your last early morning game drive before heading back to Arusha. The early morning hours are perfect for spotting big cats in action, as this is when they are most active.

Visit Seronera or the surrounding areas for your final opportunity to see wildebeest, calves, and perhaps even cubs hunting their first prey.

By now, you will have witnessed a range of calving activity and predator-prey dynamics.

Look for cheetah families, lion prides, and hyena clans, all of which tend to be more active during this period.

Have an early lunch at your lodge or on the go around midday.

Depart the Serengeti in the early afternoon and begin the drive back to Arusha. You should arrive in the evening, depending on traffic and stops along the way.