🦓 6-Day Wildebeest Migration Ndutu Safari – Calving Season Experience in Tanzania
Experience the unforgettable Wildebeest Migration in Ndutu during the calving season with Praygod Africa Safaris. This 6-Day Tanzania Safari takes you through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Ndutu plains where over 8,000 calves are born daily during peak season. Ideal from December to March, this tour offers unmatched wildlife encounters in Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary for 6-Day Wildebeest Migration Safari in Ndutu
🦁 Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be greeted by our professional guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for safari briefing and relaxation.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Planet Lodge
🌳 Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park (Game Drive)
After breakfast, your safari adventure begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. This park is a great introduction to Tanzania’s diverse wildlife.
Key Highlight: Elephant sightings, big cats, and scenic river landscapes.
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
🐾 Day 3: Tarangire – Ndutu Plains (Wildebeest Migration)
Drive to the Ndutu area, where the Southern Serengeti meets the Ngorongoro ecosystem. During the calving season, the Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari offers spectacular predator-prey interactions.
Key Highlight: Witness calving of wildebeests, cheetah and lion hunts.
Accommodation: Kenzan Ndutu Camp / Ndutu Heritage Camp
🐃 Day 4: Full Day Game Drive – Ndutu Calving Season Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu plains. This region is the heart of the Great Migration during the calving season, attracting big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Key Highlight: Over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra migrations.
Accommodation: Kenzan Ndutu Camp / Ndutu Heritage Camp
🌋 Day 5: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife including rhinos, elephants, lions, and hippos.
Key Highlight: Big Five sightings in a volcanic caldera.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Rhino Lodge
✈️ Day 6: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with optional cultural stops or shopping en route. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or Zanzibar beach extension.
Optional: 7-Day Zanzibar Beach Extension
✅ What’s Included in This 6-Day Ndutu Migration Safari:
All park fees and government taxes
Full-board accommodation
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Bottled water and hot lunches during game drives
Airport transfers
🧭 Best Time for the Wildebeest Calving Season in Ndutu
The Ndutu Migration Calving Season occurs between December and March, with February being the peak birthing month. Thousands of wildebeest calves are born daily, attracting predators like lions and hyenas, offering incredible photographic opportunities.
