Follow the wildebeest herds across Ndutu and the southern Serengeti on a six-day safari with several full days for calf watching and wildlife photography.
A six-day itinerary gives you more time to explore the Ndutu plains during the calving season, with a gradual route into and out of the southern Serengeti ecosystem.
Spend consecutive days on game drives instead of changing camps each night. Your professional guide uses current field conditions to select productive areas while keeping a flexible schedule.
The trip includes five nights in selected safari camps or lodges, private 4x4 transport, meals and park fees shown in the itinerary. Final accommodation is subject to availability.
Highlights
Six days and five nights on safari
Several full days for calf watching around Ndutu
Seasonal drive toward the Serengeti plains
Flexible private game drives with a local guide
Itinerary
Travel from Arusha toward the southern Serengeti through the highlands, stopping for lunch on the way. Enter the Ndutu area for an afternoon game drive if time permits, then check in to camp.
Tented camp near Ndutu Lunch + Dinner
Explore the plains and woodland around Ndutu on a full-day game drive. Look for herds, newborn calves, zebra and the predators attracted to the seasonal abundance. Take a picnic lunch during the day.
Tented camp near Ndutu Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Spend another day in the seasonal wildlife area with time to revisit promising locations or explore a different part of the plains. Your guide adjusts the route to current reports, weather and park conditions.
Tented camp near Ndutu Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Continue game viewing around Ndutu and the southern Serengeti. Take breaks for wildlife observation and photography, with a packed lunch in the field before returning to camp.
Tented camp near Ndutu Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Ndutu area, then travel toward the Ngorongoro highlands. Stop for lunch en route and settle into your lodge for the evening.
Lodge in the Karatu or Ngorongoro highlands area Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
After breakfast, return to Arusha through the highlands. Your guide will drop you at your hotel or another agreed location.
No overnight stay Breakfast
FAQs
The main calving period is usually January through March. Exact herd locations vary with rainfall, so the itinerary is planned around current seasonal conditions.
No wildlife sighting can be guaranteed. The guide uses current reports and local knowledge to look for herds, newborn calves and predators while respecting park rules.
The safari uses selected tented camps or lodges near the route. The specific properties depend on availability and are confirmed in your final quotation.
Meals are listed for each day of the itinerary. Drinking water is provided during game drives; special dietary needs should be shared before booking.
January to March is generally warm, with possible rain and green landscapes. Temperatures vary between the plains and highlands; bring layers and rain protection.
Some seasonal tracks can become muddy. Your guide may adjust driving times or routes for safety and park conditions.
Advance booking is recommended because seasonal camps in and around Ndutu can fill up during the calving period.
The itinerary provides three full days around the Ndutu and southern Serengeti areas, in addition to an arrival drive and a final morning drive.
Yes. Additional nights in Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater or Zanzibar can be quoted depending on your preferred dates and accommodation availability.
The plan includes five nights: four near the Ndutu wildlife area and one in the Karatu or Ngorongoro highlands area.
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