Ndutu Calving Season Safari in Tanzania: Ngorongoro, Serengeti

Mid-range

3-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari

The Ndutu Calving Season Safari is a 3-day private safari in Tanzania covering Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Prices start from $1,300 per person for two or more sharing, with mid-range lodges.

From

$1,300 pp

Length

3 days

Route

Ngorongoro › Serengeti

Stay

Mid-range lodges

Best time

Jan to Mar

Your route, day by day

Follow the route across Tanzania.

January to March is when the plains fill with newborn wildebeest, and the predators arrive to match.

Start: NgorongoroReal map of Tanzania

1Day 1

Arusha to the calving plains

Drive via the Ngorongoro highlands to the southern plains and game drive.

NgorongoroArusha
2Day 2

Calving grounds

Full day among the herds, with lions and cheetahs close by.
3Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Crater game drive, then return to Arusha.

NgorongoroArusha

Know before you go

What you’ll find in Ngorongoro and Serengeti.

3.17°S, 35.58°E

Ngorongoro Crater

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find.

Wildlife & sights: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.
Best time: Year-round. Dry months from June to October give the clearest roads; the green season brings fewer vehicles and newborn animals.
Guide tip: Go down early. The crater is busiest mid-morning and animals are most active at first light.

Explore Ngorongoro

2.33°S, 34.83°E

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania's most famous savanna: endless plains, kopjes that lions use as lookouts and the stage for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration.

Wildlife & sights: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, elephants, giraffes and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Best time: Year-round. Calving on the southern plains around Ndutu runs roughly January to March, the western corridor is active around May and June, and the north and Mara River are the focus from about July to October.
Guide tip: Where you sleep matters more than how long you stay: camps near the herds save hours of driving.

Explore Serengeti

Highlights of this 3-day trip

Thousands of wildebeest calves
Predator action on the short-grass plains
Crater game drive

Your trip is planned by our Arusha-based team, who drive these roads every week. Dates, pace, lodges and extras can all be changed before you confirm, and your written quote lists every park fee and inclusion.

Starting price per person

$1,300

USD, two or more sharing, standard season. Final price depends on dates, group size and accommodation.

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Questions about this trip

How much does the Ndutu Calving Season Safari cost?

It starts from $1,300 per person for 3 days with two or more travellers sharing. The final price depends on your dates, group size and the accommodation you choose, and is confirmed in a written quote.

What is the best time to do the Ndutu Calving Season Safari?

Jan to Mar. Year-round. Dry months from June to October give the clearest roads; the green season brings fewer vehicles and newborn animals.

How many days do I need for Ngorongoro and Ngorongoro?

This itinerary uses 3 days, which is enough to cover 3 key places without rushing the longest drives. Extra nights can be added at any stop.

Is this trip private?

Yes. You travel in your own 4x4 with a dedicated guide, so you set the pace for photography and rest. Group-departure options are available on request.

What will I see in Ngorongoro?

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find. Look for: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.

What will I see in Ngorongoro?