6-Day Ndutu Calving Migration Safari - Safari Escort

Duration

6 Days
From $3,320
/ Person
  • Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
  • Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  • Hotel, Lodges & Camps
  • 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
  • English
  • Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)

Overview

This 6-day safari takes you from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a day of wildlife viewing among elephants and baobabs, followed by a night near the Ngorongoro Crater. After a morning game drive in Tarangire, you’ll head to Ngorongoro for dinner and rest. Day three is spent exploring the incredible Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to Ndutu in the southern Serengeti. The next two days are all about the great migration and calving season in Ndutu, where you’ll witness predators and newborn wildebeest across the open plains. On the final day, enjoy a short morning game drive before returning to Arusha.

Places You'll Explore

  • Tarangire National Park – Home to elephants and ancient baobab trees
  • Ngorongoro Crater – A natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife
  • Ndutu Area – A place for calving (wildebeest birth)
  • Return to Arusha – Scenic journey through Tanzania’s highlands

Tour Itinerary

  • Driving time to the park: 2-3 hours
  • Main activity: Guided game drive

Your safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife, including lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. In the late afternoon, you’ll head to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Serian Tarangire Camp by Acacia collection
  • Driving time to the Ngorongoro: 
  • Main activity: Guided game drive

After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive in Tarangire, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is more active. Watch for predators on the prowl and elephants gathering around the Tarangire River. Later in the day, depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy the scenic drive and arrive at your accommodation in time for dinner and an overnight stay on the crater rim or nearby.

  • Accommodation: Naserian Safari camp by Acacia collection
  • Driving time to Ndutu: 
  • Main activity: Guided game drive

Start the day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater floor offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Africa, with chances to see the Big Five, hippos, flamingos, and more in a dramatic setting. After lunch inside the crater, ascend and continue your journey to the Ndutu area in the southern Serengeti, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

  • Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration camp Acacia collection
  • Driving time in Ndutu: 
  • Main activity: Guided game drive

Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu region, a prime location for the wildebeest calving season between January and March. This area is teeming with predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, drawn by the abundance of newborns. Game drives here often offer close encounters with wildlife across the open plains, woodlands, and lakes of Ndutu. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the stars.

  • Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration camp Acacia collection
  • Driving time in Ndutu: 
  • Main activity: Guided game drive

Today offers another full day in the heart of the calving migration. Depending on wildlife movements, your guide may take you to different zones within the Ndutu area for fresh sightings. The landscape changes subtly throughout the region, allowing for a variety of wildlife experiences. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive. Later, return to your accommodation for a final dinner in the wild.

  • Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration camp Acacia collection
  • Driving time to Arusha: 
  • Main activity: Guided game drive

After breakfast, head out for a short morning game drive in Ndutu, soaking in the last moments of the safari and capturing a few final photos. Then begin your drive back to Arusha, with lunch en route and scenic views along the way. You’ll arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, where your unforgettable 6-day safari concludes.

  • Accommodation: None
  • End of tour in Arusha

Price Includes

  • All national park and conservation area entry fees
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All scheduled game drives and crater descent
  • 4 nights’ accommodation in specified camps/lodges
  • All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
  • Transfers to/from Arusha (or airport if arranged)

Price Excludes

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, souvenirs)

Pricing Description

No. of Pax23456
Price pp sharing$3,320$2,990$2,790$2,595$2,485

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Safari Escort is honored to receive a perfect 5/5 client rating, reflecting its commitment to outstanding and memorable safari experiences. The team is grateful for guest support and remains dedicated to delivering excellence on every trip.

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Best Family safari with Safari Escort We visited Tanzania as a family of 8 people and had to see Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti for the first time. We were worried of the kids but Isack and the company assured us that we can have kids with us. Sure enough, it was amazing. We stayed at Acacia properties in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
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Incredible This was our second experience in Tanzania after we had visited in 2023. This time we wanted to visit southern circuit of Tanzania. We therefore booked our 15 day safari covering Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha including different ads-on activities like Walking, Boat, Hiking and Game drives. Lodges and camps were excellent, the foods (local foods), staff we met at every place we stayed were splendid. Can't say much above all Khalifa was a great guy, we had him as a guide for the trip. This was cost effective safari experience.
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Can't wait to visit again We contacted Isack for our safari to experience Migration, he responded on time and arranged everything perfectly. Our 7 days were amazing, Jimson was the best guide we had and made it exceptional.
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Best Tanzania Safari We enjoyed an exceptional 5-day safari in February during the calving season. We explored Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Ndutu area. Wildlife viewing was outstanding, particularly witnessing numerous newborn animals in Ndutu. The guides were highly knowledgeable and welcoming, consistently ensuring we experienced the best sightings in complete safety.The entire journey was excellently organized, and the driver was outstanding, driving smoothly while sharing many insightful facts. I felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip overall. This safari ranks among the finest experiences of my life. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour and Safari Escort.
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