3 DAY NDUTU MIGRATION SAFARI CALVING SEASON
Our 3-Day Ndutu Migration Safari in the calving season is carefully planned to give you the best chance to see the amazing Serengeti wildebeest migration. This special event happens in the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu areas of Tanzania during December, January, February, and March. It's when you can watch thousands of wildebeest all over the grassy plains, eating the short, green grass. This is also the time when predators like cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and leopards are very active, so you might see them hunting and making exciting kills.
3 DAY NDUTU SAFARI TOUR SUMMARY
Destinations: Arusha, Ndutu Area (Serengeti) and Ngorongoro Crater
Level of Accommodation: Standard comfortable Lodge/Camps
Group size: Min Number of Participants: 2
Max number of participants: 6 people Per Vehicle (window seat guaranteed)
Schedule Dates: Depart any day of December to Mach
3-Day Ndutu Migration Safari Detailed Itinerary
Ndutu Itinerary
Day 1: ARUSHA-NDUTU AREA
After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you'll be picked up and taken to Arusha airport for a short 50-minute flight to Serengeti North Ndutu Area. Upon arrival, you'll meet your driver guide for a full day of wildlife viewing in Ndutu, where you can see the migration. In the evening, we'll drive to the camp for dinner and spend the night. Lake Ndutu area is located in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The lake is alkaline like other Rift lakes, but the water is still safe to drink and used by local wildlife. You'll likely find many wildebeests in the short-grass plains from December to April, and the area is usually teeming with elephants, birds, and resident wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: N D U T U M O B I L E C A M P
Day 2: FULL DAY IN NDUTU AREA
You'll wake up early for a morning game drive in the Ndutu Area, then return to the camp for lunch. In the evening, there will be another game drive. Your guide will provide detailed information about this incredible natural event that Tanzania is proud of. As the sun sets, you'll experience the Serengeti, Tanzania's oldest and most famous national park, known for its annual migration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: N D U T U M O B I L E C A M P
Day 3: NGORONGORO CRATER-ARUSHA
After breakfast, you'll head to Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you see the vast, lush caldera from the viewpoint, you'll understand why it's so highly regarded. Home to over 120 mammal species, including the famous Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a sought-after safari destination. You might see the endangered black rhinoceros and numerous hippos in the cool water. From your open-top vehicle, you can observe and photograph some of Africa's most iconic animals. The crater is also home to many predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, cape buffalo, and more. It's truly one of Africa's top safari spots. After an exciting day, you'll have a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool before returning to Arusha for an overnight stay, which incurs an additional cost for you.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch