4-Day Calving Season Safari in Ndutu & Ngorongoro Crater

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Tour Overview

Every year, the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu region come alive with one of nature’s most magical phenomena—the Great Migration’s calving season. Over 8,000 wildebeest calves are born each day during this period, and with them comes a dramatic surge in predator activity. From the thunder of hooves to the silent stalk of a leopard, this is nature’s theater at its most raw and breathtaking.

This handcrafted 4-Day Ndutu Migration Safari is tailored for travelers who want to witness the wonder of new life, predator-prey encounters, and untamed beauty in the lush plains of Ndutu and the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater.

Itinerary - Day by Day

Day 1: Arusha ➜ Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Your safari begins after breakfast as your private Joyful Safaris And Tours guide collects you from Arusha. Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Ndutu, the epicenter of calving activity.

Afternoon game drive highlights:

  • Wildebeests birthing in the wild

  • Cheetahs on the hunt

  • Lions surveying their domain

  • Massive elephant herds and elusive leopards

Accommodation: Ang’ata Ndutu Camp (Mid-Range / Upgradeable to Luxury)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner


Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Predator Paradise
Rise early for a full-day safari in Ndutu and Southern Serengeti. With a picnic lunch, explore:

  • Large herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles

  • Predators such as hyenas, cheetahs, and lions

  • Iconic kopjes and acacia-dotted landscapes

  • Perfect photography opportunities in morning & golden afternoon light

Accommodation: Ang’ata Ndutu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 3: Ndutu ➜ Ngorongoro Highlands
Morning game drive across Ndutu before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Picnic lunch en route overlooking the rift valley. Overnight stay just outside the crater rim.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-Range / Upgradeable to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater ➜ Arusha
Descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour safari, witnessing:

  • Endangered Black Rhino

  • Massive bull elephants

  • Hippopotamuses in freshwater pools

  • Lions and hyenas

  • Diverse herbivores from buffalo to warthogs

Return to Arusha in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: None (End of Safari)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Pricing Per Person (USD)

Group Size Mid-Range Safari Luxury Safari
2 People $1,800 $3,600
3–4 People $1,800 $3,100
5 People $1,680 $2,950
6+ People $1,600 $2,800

Child Discount: Available for travelers under 15 years
Balloon Safari Add-On: $580 per person (Optional, Day 2 early morning)

Inclusions & Exclusions Table

Included in Your Safari Not Included
✔ All park entry fees & government taxes ✘ International & domestic flights
✔ Private 4×4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof ✘ Tanzania visa fees
✔ Professional, English-speaking safari guide ✘ Tips for driver/guide & lodge staff
✔ Airport transfers (arrival & departure) ✘ Personal items & travel insurance
✔ Accommodation during safari (mid-range or luxury) ✘ Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
✔ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) ✘ Drinks not listed as included
✔ Bottled drinking water (3L+ daily) ✘ Holiday supplement (Dec 20 – Jan 5)
✔ In-vehicle fridge, power outlets & radio communications
✔ Africa Society Flying Doctors emergency evacuation insurance
from $3600 USD / per person

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