4-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari Tanzania

Q: When is the Ndutu calving season?

The calving season is generally from January to March, with January and February often being excellent months for viewing newborn wildebeest.

Q: What is special about this safari?

You fly one way from Arusha to Ndutu, avoiding a long drive and giving you more time for wildlife viewing. You then return to Arusha by road.

Q: What wildlife can I see?

You can see wildebeest, newborn calves, zebra, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, gazelles, giraffes and many other species.

Q: Can we see predators hunting?

Yes. The large number of newborn animals attracts predators, making Ndutu an excellent area for witnessing lion, cheetah and hyena activity.

Overview

Experience the spectacular Ndutu Calving Season on a 4-day fly-in safari designed to maximize your time in the Southern Serengeti. Instead of spending long hours driving from Arusha, you will fly directly into the Serengeti, giving you more time for game drives in the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration. During the calving season, the Ndutu plains become a nursery for thousands of wildebeest calves. The abundance of newborn animals attracts lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators, creating some of the most dramatic wildlife experiences in Tanzania. This safari includes dedicated game drives around Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti, with accommodation at African Safari. It is an excellent choice for travelers looking for a comfortable and time-efficient way to experience the migration and calving season.

Itinerary

Day 01 :

Fly from Arusha to Ndutu – Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to the Ndutu airstrip. The flight offers beautiful aerial views of Tanzania's landscapes and saves valuable safari time. Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive through the Ndutu area. During the calving season, the plains are filled with wildebeest and zebra herds, while predators follow the migration in search of vulnerable young animals. Explore the area around the lakes and open plains, looking for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, gazelles, giraffes and other wildlife before heading to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: African Safari
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 02 :

Full-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari

Wake early for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Ndutu calving grounds. This is one of the highlights of your safari. Explore the short-grass plains where wildebeest gather in large numbers to give birth. Your experienced guide will follow current wildlife movements and search for newborn calves and predator activity. You may encounter wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, gazelles and other wildlife. With luck, you may witness a wildebeest giving birth or a dramatic predator hunt. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive until late afternoon.Accommodation: African Safari
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03 :

Ndutu – Southern Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive

After an early breakfast, continue exploring the Ndutu and Southern Serengeti ecosystem. Your guide will choose the best areas based on the location of the migration herds and recent wildlife activity. Follow the wildebeest and zebra herds across the plains while searching for predators and other Serengeti wildlife. The landscape offers excellent opportunities for photography, especially during the early morning and late afternoon when the light is ideal. Return to African Safari in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: African Safari
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04 :

Ndutu Morning Game Drive – Fly to Arusha

Enjoy an early morning game drive for your final opportunity to experience theNdutu Calving Season. Search for wildlife around the plains and lakes while enjoying the peaceful morning atmosphere. After the game drive, return to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, meet your transfer driver and continue to your hotel or another agreed location. Your 4-Day Ndutu Calving Season Fly-In Safariends in Arusha with unforgettable memories of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch