4-Day Pre-Calving Season Migration in Ndutu

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and scenic baobab-dotted landscapes. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting a variety of wildlife including lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and the park’s iconic elephants. Tarangire’s permanent river attracts wildlife all year round, offering excellent game viewing.

Highlight: Elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/tented camp in Karatu.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Ndutu

After breakfast, you will depart for the Ndutu region, part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem. This area is a crucial migration hotspot, especially during the pre-calving season. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive, observing the large herds of wildebeest and zebras that have gathered for the migration.

Highlight: First encounters with the migrating herds
Accommodation: Tented camp in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ndutu

Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu region. This area is known for its seasonal lakes and nutrient-rich grasslands that attract huge numbers of wildebeest and zebras, preparing for calving season. Predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds, making this an exciting game viewing experience.

Highlight: Witness the pre-calving migration, predator interactions
Accommodation: Tented camp in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

On the final day, travel to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas and home to a vast array of wildlife. Descend into the crater for a game drive, where you can spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards—as well as flamingos around the crater’s central lake.

Highlight: Big Five sightings and incredible landscapes of the crater
Accommodation: N/A (End of tour).

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.