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This 6-day Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari from late December to March is timed perfectly to witness one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles—the calving season during the Great Migration. You'll explore the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu area) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth, attracting predators and offering thrilling wildlife action. Game drives here provide close encounters with lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and newborn calves in the open plains. What sets this safari apart is its focus on a specific, action-packed season with fewer crowds, allowing for intimate wildlife viewing, professional guiding, and comfortable stays near the migration hotspots. It’s ideal for wildlife photographers, nature lovers, and adventure seekers who want to experience a raw, powerful moment in the animal kingdom—while enjoying personalized service and scenic landscapes throughout the journey.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the meeting point being Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport, as you land head direct to the arrival hall, our driver will be waiting for travelers with a sign of their name on hand.
Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, our guide—dressed in full Herbivore African Expeditions uniform—will greet you with a warm smile. Look for your name on a sign and our logo on his shirt. He’ll assist with luggage and escort you to your accommodation.
Itinerary
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1Tarangire National Park
Your safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha (or Kilimanjaro airport) and a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. On your first game drive, expect to see zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and perhaps elusive leopards. After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue exploring before checking in at your midrange tented lodge, where you’ll enjoy sunset views, a freshly cooked dinner, and your first night in the African bush.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive toward the lush Ngorongoro Highlands for a Crater tour. The Crater is home for African Big five animals including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and on a luck day you may encounter the black rhinos. Enjoy your delightful lunch by the hippo pool and later on ascend from the Crater and drive to Ndutu the Northern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, upon arrival at your lodge in Ndutu, relax over dinner with cool highland air preparing you for the next day’s adventure.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Ndutu Lake
Spend a full day in the Ndutu plains, the heart of the wildebeest calving grounds. December through March is peak birthing season, with over 8,000 calves born daily during the peak — attracting intense predator action from lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. You’ll explore off-road in areas permitted in Ndutu, allowing for up-close encounters. Expect thrilling predator-prey interactions, massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, and rich birdlife. Enjoy lunch in the bush and return to camp for storytelling by the campfire and dinner under the stars.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Central Serengeti, taking in another game drive en route. This region is rich with wildlife year-round and offers great chances to see resident big cats, especially leopards along the Seronera River. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue with an afternoon game drive before arriving at your midrange tented camp. Watch the sun dip behind acacia trees as you dine in the wilderness and listen to the distant calls of hyenas and lions.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for a game drive focusing on Central part of Serengeti National Park, this region is rich in wildlife year-round and offers great chances to see resident big cats, especially leopards along the Seronera River. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue with an afternoon game drive before arriving at your midrange tented camp. Watch the sun dip behind acacia trees as you dine in the wilderness and listen to the distant calls of hyenas and lions.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at the camp, you’ll board a scheduled flight to Arusha (price inclusive).Upon arrival in Arusha, you'll be dropped at Arusha Airport if you are extending your adventure to Zanzibar or else you will be transferred by car to the Kilimanjaro International Airport depending on your onward travel plans.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Arusha-Tarangire National Park
Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Full Day in Ndutu
Ndutu-Serengeti National Park (Central)
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park-Arusha
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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