4-Day Safari to Wildebeest Migration Calving Season

4-Day Safari to Wildebeest Migration Calving Season

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 4 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Wildebeest Calving Season Experience one of the most spectacular wildlife events in Tanzania during the annual wildebeest calving season, which takes place from late December through March across the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. During this remarkable period, approximately 500,000 wildebeest calves are born, with as many as 8,000 calves born in a single day at the peak of the season. On your safari, you'll have the opportunity to witness thousands of newborn wildebeest, observe thrilling predator action as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators take advantage of the abundance of young prey, and enjoy exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography. This unforgettable season offers an intimate look at the circle of life and is a truly remarkable addition to your Tanzanian safari experience with Kitano Tour.

Route

Start Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) (Day 1)
Day 2 Guided Game Drive in Ndutu
Day 3 Guided Game Drive in Ndutu
Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater Guided Game Drive
End Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Guided Game Drive in Ndutu Day 2 :Guided Game Drive in Ndutu Day 3 :Guided Game Drive in Ndutu Day 4 :Ngorongoro Crater Guided Game Drive

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
  • Duration: 4 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Sero Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
2
Sero Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
All meals included Drinks not included
3
Sero Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
All meals included Drinks not included
4
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day by Day

Day 1 Guided Game Drive in Ndutu
Morning 🏨Sero Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional team. After a short safari briefing, you will begin your scenic journey to the Ndutu region in the southern Serengeti ecosystem, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Upon arrival, you will enjoy your first exciting game drive across the vast short grass plains. Your experienced safari guide will introduce you to the fascinating behavior of the wildebeest, explain the importance of the calving season, and share insights into the survival strategies of both prey and predators in this unique ecosystem. As the afternoon comes to an end, you will continue your game drive while enjoying the spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife before driving to your carefully selected accommodation. After check in, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and spend a relaxing overnight stay, ready for another unforgettable day of safari adventures.
Day 2 Guided Game Drive in Ndutu
Morning 🏨Sero Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinks not included
After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu area, one of the best places to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season. The open plains are covered with enormous herds of wildebeest, zebras, and Thomson's gazelles. You will also have the chance to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species that live in this rich ecosystem. You will also have an excellent opportunity to witness exciting predator action. You may see lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals hunting or chasing their prey. The young wildebeest calves are especially vulnerable because they are still too small and weak to escape from predators. You will enjoy your game drive together and having lunch in the bush, allowing you to spend more time exploring the wilderness. In the evening, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 3 Guided Game Drive in Ndutu
Morning 🏨Sero Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinks not included
Today you will enjoy another magnificent game drive in Ndutu Plains also known the Southern Serengeti National Park. The lakes and wetlands attract many resident and migratory bird species, making this an excellent time for bird watching. You will also have the chance to see young wildebeest calves taking their first steps, newborn calves being born, and the love and care that mothers show while raising their young. At the same time, predators closely watch the herds, waiting for any sign of weakness so they can find their next meal. Because of its vast size and rich wildlife, you will learn about the behavior of the animals, where they live, and how they survive in this beautiful ecosystem In the evening, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater Guided Game Drive
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest unbroken and unflooded volcanic caldera. Its 600 meter deep walls form a natural ecosystem that is home to more than 25,000 large animals. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the few places in Africa where you have an excellent chance to see the Big Five in a single game drive. These include the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino which is found here. The crater is also home to many other wildlife species including zebras, wildebeest, hippos, jackals, and many more. It is also a wonderful place for bird watching. You will see beautiful pink flamingos, pelicans, ostriches, and many other resident and migratory bird species. You will spend the day exploring this remarkable wildlife paradise before beginning your scenic drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

Rates

From: $1,708 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (drinking water)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

End: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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