6 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari – Calving Season in Ndutu & Ngorongoro
Experience the magic of nature’s most dramatic event with our 6 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari. This unforgettable journey takes you from the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Manyara to the calving grounds of Ndutu and into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the circle of life unfold as thousands of wildebeest are born daily, surrounded by prowling predators and breathtaking landscapes.
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll clear immigration and customs, then meet your Praygod Africa Safaris representative for a private transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel
Image alt tag: Arusha city view with Mount Meru in the background – start of 6 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari
🌿 Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara – Game Drive in Birdwatchers’ Paradise
After breakfast, depart at 8:00 AM for Lake Manyara National Park (130km). Known for its rich biodiversity and pink-hued flamingos, this compact park is a bird lover’s paradise with over 400 recorded species. Enjoy a game drive with picnic lunch, looking out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and the elusive tree-climbing lions.
Overnight: Isoitok Tented Lodge
Image alt tag: Flamingos at Lake Manyara during wildebeest safari in Tanzania
🔗 Learn more about Lake Manyara National Park (TANAPA)
🐃 Day 3: Lake Manyara to Ndutu – Wildebeest Calving Grounds
Leave early for the Ndutu area, a crucial part of the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. This is the heart of the wildebeest calving season, when thousands of calves are born daily during February and March. Expect to see herds of zebra, gazelles, and wildebeest, along with predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Overnight: Kenzan Ndutu Camp
Image alt tag: Wildebeest herd with newborn calves in Ndutu, Tanzania migration safari
🦁 Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Ndutu – Witness the Great Migration
Spend the full day tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration across the open plains of Ndutu. The calving season is in full swing—over 8,000 calves are born each day! Witness predator-prey interactions, newborn wildebeest learning to walk within minutes, and the high drama of survival.
Ndutu is also rich in resident wildlife: leopards, giraffes, jackals, elephants, and 500+ bird species.
Overnight: Kenzan Ndutu Camp
Image alt tag: Cheetah hunting wildebeest calves during the Great Migration in Ndutu
🏞️ Day 5: Morning Safari in Ndutu – Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Ndutu, where the interaction between herds and predators is always intense. Depart with picnic lunch toward the Ngorongoro Crater, stopping en route at the historic Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind” where some of the oldest human fossils were discovered.
Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Image alt tag: Sunset over Ngorongoro Crater rim – Tanzania safari lodge view
🔗 Visit Olduvai Gorge Museum
🌋 Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Kilimanjaro Airport
After early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as Africa’s Eden. Spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo—in this breathtaking caldera. Explore grasslands, wetlands, and soda lakes teeming with wildlife.
Later in the afternoon, return to Kilimanjaro International Airport via Arusha for your flight home.
Image alt tag: Rhinos and flamingos in Ngorongoro Crater during wildebeest safari tour
🔗 Read more about the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
✅ Included
All park entry fees and government taxes
All accommodations (mid-range tented camps and lodges)
Daily game drives with a professional driver-guide
All meals and bottled water during the safari
Roundtrip airport transfers
All domestic transportation (including 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof)
All flights within the itinerary (if any)
❌ Not Included:
International airfare
Visa fees and travel insurance
Tips (recommendation: $10 per person per day)
Items of personal nature and optional activities
