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A magical time to be in Southern Serengeti! The green Ndutu plains, 8,000 daily wildebeest births, and intense predator action create the most captivating spectacle of the Great Migration. From January to March, the Serengeti calving season in Ndutu offers unmatched opportunities to witness newborns, cheetah hunts, and lion prides in action.
A beautiful time to visit Tanzania during the short rains season. The weather is mild with warm days, cool nights, and dramatic thunderstorms over the Serengeti plains. This is when wildebeest herds return to Southern Serengeti and Ndutu for the upcoming calving season. With fewer visitors in December, you get peaceful game drives and lush green landscapes perfect for photography.
Detailed Itinerary
Accommodation level: Mid range Tented Camps & Lodges
Day 0: 6 Days Serengeti Calving Safari Arrival in Arusha
Day 1: 6 Days Serengeti Calving Safari Arusha to Tarangire
Driving Distance: 118km – Approx. 2 Hours Following breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive.
The journey takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush river valleys and seasonal wetlands to vast open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and iconic African baobab trees. Tarangire is famous for its gently rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and dry bush country — a sanctuary for rare antelope species. The park boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Tanzania.
Keep your camera ready for graceful elephants, towering giraffes, buffalo, eland, zebra, and wildebeest roaming freely. Along the riverbanks, you’ll often spot waterbuck, impala, and warthog gathering to drink.In the afternoon, we pause for a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing our wildlife viewing from the comfort of our 4×4 safari vehicle.
As the sun sets over the baobabs, we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight rest. Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 2: 6 Days Serengeti Calving Safari Karatu to Ngorongoro crater
Driving distance 35 kilometers – 1hr
We will set off after breakfast heading to Ngorongoro for game viewing, the inspiring crater floor famous for its Black Rhino sanctuary. A high density of wildlife, rich pastures and water persist all year around. Numerous species call this wilderness home.
As afternoon sets in, a picnic lunch will be served at the crater floor. Thereafter you will continue game driving before driving to the lodge for overnight stay.
-Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or Tented Camp at the Crater Rim
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: 6 Days Serengeti Calving Safari Ngorongoro Safari lodge to Ndutu plain
upon thousands of wildebeest gather at the flood plains.
The southern rolling plains offers the best chance of seeing all the big predators – lion, hyena, cheetah and leopard.
In the afternoon picnic lunch will be served in the bush. After lunch we will continue enjoying our game drive. By sunset you will be entering the camp for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Ndutu Savannah Tented Camp or Midrange lodge at Ndutu Plain
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: 6 Days Serengeti Calving Safari ndutu plain game drive
After breakfast, today you will depart for an amazing game viewing at the vast grassland. Between February and Much one of the most amazing spectacles occurs here. For 3 to 4 weeks, 90% of the female wildebeest give birth, creating a fascinating experience that will last a lifetime.
As the afternoon sets in, lunch will be served at the hotel. Thereafter siesta and an evening drive before return to the camp for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Ndutu Savannah Tented Camp or Midrange lodge at Ndutu Plain
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: 6 Days Serengeti Calving Safari Ndutu plain to central Serengeti
We suggest that you explore the Serengeti when it is still dark. Morning drives are peaceful. When sunrise strikes the sky, the plains is robust with nocturnal sounds. Quickly the prowling animals return to their hideouts.
Picnic breakfast will be served at the plains, followed by more game driving.
The Serengeti plains are dotted with amazing granite rocks, predators use these spots as shelters on hot days.
As the afternoon sets in, a picnic lunch will be served at the plains. Thereafter we’ll drive before retiring to the camp for dinner and sunset.
–Overnight stay at Ndutu Savannah Tented Camp or Midrange lodge at Ndutu Plain
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: 6 Days Serengeti Calving Safari Ndutu plain to Arusha
Driving distance 211km – 5hrs
You will depart after an early breakfast and head to Arusha, via the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Then the escapement of the Great Rift Valley in Manyara before entering Arusha town.
-Overnight stay at Tulia Hotel
-You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to fly out of the country or Arusha Domestic Airport and fly to Zanzibar or join another wildlife safari if extended excursions are selected.
Plan Your Serengeti Wildebeest Calving Safari
Ready to witness the greatest birth show on earth? Check our other Tanzania Safari Packages for current dates and pricing. Read more about Serengeti National Park wildlife, seasons, and game drive rules. For visa requirements visit Tanzania Immigration official website.
WHY CHOOSE FELINE SAFARIS FOR YOUR SERENGETI CALVING SAFARI
Built for Calving Season. Every trip is timed for Jan-Mar birth peak in Ndutu. Our TPAS-certified guides are specialists in Southern Serengeti tracking, Wildebeest birth spots, and cheetah & lion hunting action during calving.
Early Drives, Best Spots. We deliver 5AM departures, bush breakfasts in Ndutu plains, and full-day game drives to catch first births. Your comfort and photography moments are our priority.
We Live Here. We're a Tanzania licensed operator from Arusha with daily presence in Ndutu & Southern Serengeti. No middlemen. You book direct with the team that knows every calving hotspot.
Useful Resources
For wildlife viewing rules and calving season guidelines in Southern Serengeti, visit Tanzania National Parks Authority.
- PRICE FROM: $4,340pps.
- All entry fees,
- Government Taxes,
- Unlimited Mineral water while on safari.
- All accommodations while on safari in full board (FB) basis.
- Accommodation night upon your arrival in Arusha and after a safari in bed and breakfast (bb) basis,
- All transfers mentioned above, upon your arrival and departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha domestic airport.
- Service of Professional English speaking driver guide. Option of French, Spanish and Germany speaking guide during your safari bookings.
- 4WD Land-Cruiser equipped with (popup) opened roofed for safaris, window seats, seat belts, radio wave, fridge and multiple outlet for recharging battery and device.
- Gratuity
- All Personal Items (Example toiletries, cameras)
- Excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/ or park fees.