6-Day Great Migration Safari – Ndutu Calving Season
Ndutu
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Duration
6 Hours
Tour Type
Safari & Wildlife
Group Size
28 persons
Location
Serengeti
Overview
This expertly crafted 6-day Tanzania safari is perfectly timed to coincide with the Great Migration calving season in the Ndutu area, one of the most dramatic and wildlife-rich periods in East Africa.
Between January and March, over half a million wildebeest give birth on the Ndutu plains, attracting large concentrations of predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. This itinerary places you in Ndutu at the ideal moment, while also covering Tanzania’s most iconic parks — Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Designed and operated by GameDrive Africa Ltd, this safari offers excellent wildlife viewing, balanced driving distances, and exceptional value with a private guide and vehicle.
Included/Excluded
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
All park entrance & conservation fees
Ngorongoro Crater service & descent fees
Full-board accommodation during the safari
Government taxes & VAT
All game drives as per itinerary
Bottled drinking water during the safari
International & domestic flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and safari crew
Personal expenses
Optional activities (Maasai village visit, hot air balloon safari)
Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and diverse birdlife.
Enjoy a full game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park, focusing on wildlife along the Tarangire River, a key water source that attracts animals year-round.
Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2
Tarangire - Ndutu Area
Day 2
Tarangire - Ndutu Area
After breakfast, drive towards the Ndutu area, located between the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the open plains, where the Great Migration gathers during the calving season. Expect large herds of wildebeest and zebras, with predators never far away.
Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge / Ang’ata Ndutu / Ndutu Heritage Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Ndutu Area - Great Migration Calving Season
Day 3
Ndutu Area - Great Migration Calving Season
Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains, the heart of the migration from late January to March.
Witness wildebeest calving, newborn calves taking their first steps, and intense predator-prey interactions. The open landscape offers outstanding photography opportunities and extended wildlife viewing.
Game drives are flexible, with early morning and afternoon drives or a full-day safari with picnic lunch.
Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge / Ang’ata Ndutu (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Ndutu Area - Central Serengeti (Seronera Area)
Day 4
Ndutu Area - Central Serengeti (Seronera Area)
After breakfast, continue north into Central Serengeti, known for its permanent wildlife and the Seronera River ecosystem.
Enjoy a scenic game drive en route, with excellent chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large plains game against the classic Serengeti backdrop.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / ThornTree Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti before driving toward the Ngorongoro Highlands.
After entering the conservation area, enjoy scenic views from the crater rim and a relaxed afternoon at your lodge, preparing for an early descent into the crater the following day.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge / Country Lodge Karatu (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations.
Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor with the opportunity to see the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha.
Tour Location
Ndutu
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