- Tour Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights
- Starting From: Arusha, Moshi
- Safari Type: Luxury Safari
Overview
Day by day
Rates
Inclusions
Overview
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari Experience
Join Joyful Safaris And Tours for an extraordinary five-day journey into the beating heart of the Great Migration — during the remarkable calving season in Ndutu. From December through March, the southern plains of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro transform into a nursery for hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves. Predators stalk the fringes, drama unfolds on the grasslands, and every sunrise is pure magic.
This handcrafted itinerary combines wildlife spectacle with luxurious comfort and personalized service, ensuring you witness the best of nature without compromise.
Day by day
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, where a Joyful Safaris And Tours representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your boutique lodge.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa – Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Journey to the Elephant Realm – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire, famous for ancient baobabs, huge elephant herds, and rich wildlife diversity. Enjoy a full-day game drive before heading to your lodge near the Rift Valley escarpment.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge – Mto wa Mbu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water, soft drinks
Day 3: Into the Heart of the Migration – Ndutu (South Serengeti)
Head into the Ndutu region, the heart of the calving season. Here, wildebeest births occur daily, drawing predators and creating dramatic encounters.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ndutu Camp – South Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water, soft drinks
Day 4: Full-Day Exploration – Ndutu Calving Season Wonders
Spend the entire day on the Ndutu plains, witnessing synchronized wildebeest births (up to 8,000 calves per day at peak). Predators prowl, and every moment is filled with raw drama and beauty.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ndutu Camp – South Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water, soft drinks
Day 5: The Crater of Wonders – Ngorongoro ➜ Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to black rhinos, elephants, lions, zebras, and more. After a picnic lunch, return to Arusha for your onward flight or hotel drop-off.
Accommodation: None (End of Safari)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Rates
Pricing Per Person (Dec 31, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026)
| Group Size | Mid-Range Lodge | Luxury Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 2 People | $2,100 | $4,100 |
| 3–4 People | $1,895 | $3,950 |
| 5 People | $1,793 | $3,630 |
| 6+ People | $1,750 | $3,400 |
Children under 15 receive special discounts. Family pricing available on request.
Inclusions
Inclusions & Exclusions Table
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| ✔ Park entry fees & government taxes | ✘ International & domestic flights |
| ✔ All meals as specified (B/L/D) | ✘ Tanzania visa fees |
| ✔ Drinking water & soft drinks | ✘ Tips for guides, cook, lodge staff |
| ✔ All accommodations during safari | ✘ Optional extras (balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge, Maasai Boma) |
| ✔ Professional English-speaking guide | ✘ Personal expenses (insurance, souvenirs, etc.) |
| ✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof) | |
| ✔ Daily game drives | |
| ✔ Airport transfers (arrival & departure) | |
| ✔ Vehicle amenities: inverter, electric cooler, filtered water, radio | |
| ✔ Flying Doctor Emergency Evacuation |
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Tour Overview
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari Experience
Join Joyful Safaris And Tours for an extraordinary five-day journey into the beating heart of the Great Migration — during the remarkable calving season in Ndutu. From December through March, the southern plains of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro transform into a nursery for hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves. Predators stalk the fringes, drama unfolds on the grasslands, and every sunrise is pure magic.
This handcrafted itinerary combines wildlife spectacle with luxurious comfort and personalized service, ensuring you witness the best of nature without compromise.
Itinerary - Day by Day
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, where a Joyful Safaris And Tours representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your boutique lodge.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa – Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Journey to the Elephant Realm – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire, famous for ancient baobabs, huge elephant herds, and rich wildlife diversity. Enjoy a full-day game drive before heading to your lodge near the Rift Valley escarpment.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge – Mto wa Mbu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water, soft drinks
Day 3: Into the Heart of the Migration – Ndutu (South Serengeti)
Head into the Ndutu region, the heart of the calving season. Here, wildebeest births occur daily, drawing predators and creating dramatic encounters.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ndutu Camp – South Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water, soft drinks
Day 4: Full-Day Exploration – Ndutu Calving Season Wonders
Spend the entire day on the Ndutu plains, witnessing synchronized wildebeest births (up to 8,000 calves per day at peak). Predators prowl, and every moment is filled with raw drama and beauty.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ndutu Camp – South Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Bottled water, soft drinks
Day 5: The Crater of Wonders – Ngorongoro ➜ Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to black rhinos, elephants, lions, zebras, and more. After a picnic lunch, return to Arusha for your onward flight or hotel drop-off.
Accommodation: None (End of Safari)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Pricing Per Person (Dec 31, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026)
| Group Size | Mid-Range Lodge | Luxury Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 2 People | $2,100 | $4,100 |
| 3–4 People | $1,895 | $3,950 |
| 5 People | $1,793 | $3,630 |
| 6+ People | $1,750 | $3,400 |
Children under 15 receive special discounts. Family pricing available on request.
Inclusions & Exclusions Table
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| ✔ Park entry fees & government taxes | ✘ International & domestic flights |
| ✔ All meals as specified (B/L/D) | ✘ Tanzania visa fees |
| ✔ Drinking water & soft drinks | ✘ Tips for guides, cook, lodge staff |
| ✔ All accommodations during safari | ✘ Optional extras (balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge, Maasai Boma) |
| ✔ Professional English-speaking guide | ✘ Personal expenses (insurance, souvenirs, etc.) |
| ✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof) | |
| ✔ Daily game drives | |
| ✔ Airport transfers (arrival & departure) | |
| ✔ Vehicle amenities: inverter, electric cooler, filtered water, radio | |
| ✔ Flying Doctor Emergency Evacuation |
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