Ndutu Wildebeest Calving Season – 5 Days

Ndutu Wildebeest Calving Season Experience

This 5-day midrange Tanzania safari takes you from Tarangire’s baobabs to Ngorongoro Crater and the Ndutu plains during the Great Migration’s calving season. Travel in a private 4×4 with an expert guide, stay in selected lodges and camps, and enjoy daily game drives for optimal wildlife viewing, blending classic safari scenery with the wonder of new wildlife.

Safari Highlights

Duration

5 Days

Tour Start

On Any Date

Activities

Game Drive

Price Per Person for Standard Accommodation (5-Day Safari)

2 Persons	3 Persons	4 Persons	5 Persons	6 Persons
$3,390	$3,100	$2970	$2,890	$2,830

*Prices for Luxury Accommodation on Request

At a Glance

Day 1: Visit Tarangire – Famous for elephants
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – A wildlife-rich natural amphitheater
Day 3: Full Day in the Serengeti
Day 4: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti) – Calving ground for the Great Migration
Day 5: Game Drive in Ndutu & Return to Arusha

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Start your adventure with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spot lions, buffalo, and colorful birds during game drives. Afterward, proceed to Karatu, a lush town near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 1 – Accommodation

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Options based on your package:

Standard: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Luxury: Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to spot dense wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, and black rhinos. In the afternoon, drive to Ndutu, the southern Serengeti gateway, to witness wildebeest calving season.

Day 2 – Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full board

Options based on your package:

Standard: Ndutu Safari Lodge

Luxury: Melia Serengeti Luxury Lodge

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Melia Serengeti Luxury Lodge

Day 3: Full-Day Calving Safari in Ndutu

Begin with breakfast at 6:30 AM, then spend a full day in Ndutu, where the Great Migration starts. See newborn wildebeests, nearby predators, and diverse wildlife. Explore woodlands, marshes, and plains with your guide, spotting big cats, elephants, giraffes, and migratory birds. Have a picnic lunch in the bush before afternoon adventures.

Day 3 – Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full board

Options based on your package:

Standard: Ndutu Safari Lodge

Luxury: Melia Serengeti Luxury Lodge

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Melia Serengeti Luxury Lodge

Day 4: Another Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

Spend another day in Ndutu, where abundant wildlife creates new stories daily. Track herds, observe predators like cheetahs and hyenas, and witness newborn calves with their mothers. Experience the savanna’s natural rhythm, then return to camp in the evening for dinner and storytelling around the fire.

Day 4 – Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full board

Options based on your package:

Standard: Ndutu Safari Lodge

Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5: Morning Game Drive in Ndutu & Return to Arusha

Take an early morning game drive to see active wildlife, then drive back to Arusha. Arrive by evening, concluding your journey with lasting memories and wildlife photos.

Day 5 – Accommodation Options

No Accommodation Options
Main Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport/Hotel in Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch are included; dinner is not included. Drinks not included
Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.

Inclusions

All park fees, entrance fees, and Government Taxes
Airport Transfers (upon Arrival and Departure)
Certified and experienced English-speaking Guides
Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof
Unlimited mileage on the safari
Full board during your safari
Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
24/7 phone support
All accommodations under your program;
Game drives as per Itinerary

Safari Cost Excludes

International flights
Tips for the support team
Travel Visas
Travel insurance
Single supplement
Yellow fever vaccinations
Personal expenses eg. Laundry, beverages, etc.

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Reviews about Safaris with Happy Moments Tours

We booked the 5-Day Tarangire-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Manyara Adventure, and it was beyond our expectations. During the safari, the service and hospitality were immaculate. We had Joshua as our guide, and he truly impressed us with his expertise. We even had a private chef for two of the five days. We are also very happy with the animals we saw, as we got to see the Big Five and a myriad of other animals. Overall we highly recommend happy moments for anyone looking for an amazing safari experience.

It was a fantastic experience. Happy Moments has arranged accommodation in Dreams of Farms, another unique lodge with excellent facilities. In Serengeti, we stayed in the lodge, and the food prepared by the chef was excellent in taste. I recommend them as excellent value for money spent. Our guide Ben has excellent eyesight to spot the animals far away.

We had a fabulous experience time with our excellent guide. Communication, service, value and reliability are great. Everything has been really amazing from start to finish and our wonderful guide went over and beyond to let us see the animals as close as possible always with the best views….. Thanks to him we had a wonderful experience of Tanzania which was a life long dream. I cannot recommend them enough.

We did a 4 days safari throughout the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and the lake Manyara. The communication before booking and all the way until the end has been great. Our guide was very kind, dedicated in providing us with the best experience and comfort, shoutout to him and the rest of the team. Highly recommend it!

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