This is our typical 8-Day wildebeests calving safari in Northern Tanzania including a visit to the Ndutu Plains , south of Serengeti where wildebeest herds accompanied by zebras congregate every year between December and April for their breeding.
Perfect for photographers and other safari lovers, this package includes the arrival day and overnight stay at Arusha, before heading to Tarangire National Park famous for large herds of elephants and thereafter a visit to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. The tour then heads to the Ndutu Plains where you will spend a total of 3 nights exploring this wildlife rich area. You expect a lot of wildlife action; prey vs predator drama, as more than 8,000 calves are born everyday, and the predators try to capitalize on the vulnerability of the newborn and their mothers. This 8-day calving safari in Ndutu also includes a night at Central Serengeti to give you a variety but also to explore the wildlife rich Seronera valley.
Every year between November and December the Wildebeests Migration herds after returning to Serengeti from the Masai Mara, cross the Central Serengeti and cross over to Ndutu plains an area that is considered South Serengeti but administratively under The Ngorongoro Conservation Area for their calving season. This breeding season in the Ndutu plains goes on for a period between December through the month of March.
What is the Best Time for the wildebeests calving safari?
The best time to go on a wildebeests calving safari in Ndutu is between December and March, when the herds move here for their annual breeding season.
The breeding and calving season sees literally tens of thousands of young wildebeests foals born by the end of the season with hundreds if not thousands born daily. The calving season sees the area buzzing with wildlife activity as many other animals, the predators and scavengers alike engage in a rare feast of easily attainable placentas and poor young ones that stray from their mothers. Many other big game animals follow the migration herds making Ndutu a place to be.
Where to stay during you Calving safari in Ndutu
For this calving season in Ndutu Plains, Southern Serengeti we customize safaris that include Ndutu Plains, for both camping and lodging calving safaris. There is only one real brick and mortar lodge in the Ndutu Plains, known as Ndutu Safari Lodge which is famous for its free roaming spotted genet cats. The lodge is the oldest in the area having been built in the sixties. Two other permanent tented lodges in this area include; Lake Masek Lodge and the Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge. One can stay at these three lodges during the calving season but also off season between April and November.
Recent years has seen the establishment of quite a number of mobile camps often referred as migration camps. These mobile camps come in Mid range, Standard luxury and the up market / deluxe camps. The midrange camps you can stay for your Wildebeests Migration Calving safari in Ndutu include; Ndutu Mobile Camp, Heritage Ndutu Camp, Kati Kati Ndutu Camp and the Gnu Migration Camp. Standard luxury to deluxe camps include the Nyikani Migration Camps, Lemala Ndutu Camp, Siringit Migration Camp, Olakira Camp among others. We only use the best hand picked migration camps for our calving safari tours in Ndutu, so you are assured of the best experience!
On the next tab is our sample safari for the Wildebeest Calving Safari Migration for next year.
If you wish to visit between July and September, during the river crossing of the wildebeests and try your luck on witnessing the wildebeests migration next year, please check out our sample our 6 days Wildebeests migration safari special offer.
Get in touch with our experts for free advice and personalized planning of your wildebeest migration safari during the thrilling calving season.
Additional information
Destination | Tanzania |
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Physicality | Relaxed |
Location | Ndutu Plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park |
Month | December, February, January, March |
Wildebeests Migration Calving Safari itinerary
Arrival in Tanzania
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire – Ndutu Plains/South Serengeti
Other camps also available depending on your budget and preference.
Ndutu Plains Calving Safari
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Arusha - Departure
- We can arrange a flight for you to Zanzibar as well as the transfers and accommodation at the Island of Zanzibar.
- If you need any connection flight like to Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, Kenya.
- Request for your discounted prices
- Depending on number of persons coming with you by sending us an email or give us a call.
Wildebeests Migration Calving Safari 2018 Prices
A Group of 2 Persons – USD 3075 per person sharing (Double room or Twin room)
A Group of 4 Persons – USD 2555 per person sharing (2 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
A Group of 6 Persons – USD 2415 per person sharing (3 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
Single Traveler – Ask for price
Group of more than 6 Travelers – Ask for price
Children Prices depend on Age of the child and room configuration.
We can customize the program according to your interests and budget.
The Price includes
all airport pick up and transfers in private car
07 days private safari for 02 – 06 persons
Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
All wildlife reserve entry fees
All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
03 x 0,5 l mineral water per person / day during game drives
01 x HB at Ilboru Safari Lodge (or similar), Arusha.
06 x FB at safari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary
Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
The Price does not include
International Flights
Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
All items of a personal nature
Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)
Travel insurance if needed
Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
Drinks and beverages in lodges
Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (549 USD per person), including concession fees
Walking at Ndutu Plains (can be arranged on the spot)