6-Day Ultimate Luxury Ndutu Safari

Q: When is the Ndutu calving season?

The calving season usually takes place from January to March, with February often offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Q: What can we expect to see in Ndutu?

You may see large wildebeest herds, newborn calves, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators.

Q: Is this safari suitable for honeymooners?

Absolutely. The combination of Gibb’s Farm, Lemala Ndutu Camp, private game drives, ultimate and exceptional wildlife makes it ideal for couples and honeymooners.

Overview

Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration during the spectacular calving season on this exclusive 6-day luxury safari, combining outstanding wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and carefully selected luxury accommodation. The journey begins in Arusha with a game drive in Tarangire National Park, followed by a relaxing stay at the elegant Gibb’s Farm in the Ngorongoro highlands. You will then explore the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to Ndutu, where you spend four nights at Lemala Ndutu Camp, giving you exceptional time to experience the migration without rushing. The heart of the safari is the Ndutu calving season, when vast herds of wildebeest gather on the short-grass plains to give birth. Spend several days following the herds, witnessing newborn calves, wildebeest births, and dramatic predator action, with opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife. With a private 4x4 safari vehicle, experienced guide, and luxury tented accommodation, this itinerary offers an intimate and unhurried way to experience one of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles.

Itinerary

Day 01 :

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Your luxury safari begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha and a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive through Tarangire, famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Your guide will explore different areas of the park in search of elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at Gibb’s Farm in the late afternoon. Settle into your luxury cottage and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, gardens and beautiful views.

Overnight: Gibb’s Farm
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 02 :

Gibb’s Farm – Ngorongoro Crater – Ndutu

After an early breakfast, depart Gibb’s Farm for the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a spectacular game drive across the crater floor. The crater offers excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending and continuing towards Ndutu. As you approach the Southern Serengeti, the landscape changes to the open short-grass plains where the wildebeest gather during the calving season.

Arrive at Lemala Ndutu Camp in the afternoon and settle into your luxury tented accommodation. Depending on arrival time and wildlife conditions, you may enjoy a short introductory game drive before returning to camp for dinner.

Overnight: Lemala Ndutu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03 :

Ndutu Calving Season – Wildebeest Births & Newborns

Wake early and begin your first full day exploring the Ndutu calving plains. During the calving season, huge numbers of wildebeest gather across the short-grass plains to give birth. Spend the day following the herds and looking for mothers with newborn calves, zebra herds, and other wildlife sharing the plains. The abundance of newborn animals attracts predators, creating opportunities to witness lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals hunting or moving among the herds. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness and continue exploring throughout the afternoon, with your guide adapting the route according to current wildlife movements. Return to Lemala Ndutu Camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation around the campfire.

Overnight: Lemala Ndutu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04 :

Ndutu – Full-Day Migration Experience

After breakfast, set out for another full day of wildlife exploration around Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti. Today offers the flexibility to follow the migration rather than being restricted to a fixed route. Search for large concentrations of wildebeest, zebra, and newborn calves while keeping watch for predators following the herds. Your experienced guide will use local knowledge and current wildlife movements to find the best opportunities for game viewing and photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to Lemala Ndutu Camp in the evening.

Overnight: Lemala Ndutu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05 :

Ndutu – Full-Day Luxury Wildlife Safari

Enjoy another exceptional day in Ndutu, giving you more time to experience the calving season at a relaxed pace. After an early breakfast, venture deeper into the plains in search of wildlife. Depending on the day's movements, you may encounter large wildebeest gatherings, newborn calves, zebra, gazelles, and some of the area's resident predators. The calving season is particularly special because the abundance of young animals creates intense interactions between preyand predator. Spend time observing these natural moments while your guide positions the vehicle carefully for wildlife viewing and photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon safari. Return to Lemala Ndutu Camp for your final night beneath the African sky.

Overnight: Lemala Ndutu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06 :

Ndutu – Arusha

Wake early for your final morning game drive in Ndutu. The cooler morning hours provide one last opportunity to search for predators, wildebeest herds, and newborn calves before leaving the migration plains. After the game drive, begin your journey back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch en route while taking in the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania. Continue to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or evening. Your 6-Day Ultimate Luxury Ndutu Safari – The Great Migration Calving Season Experience ends in Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari ends: Arusha