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Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari

$1804

/ 5Day

5 DAY SAFARI

The Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari offers a unique chance to see the Great Serengeti wildebeest migration during the calving season. This event happens from December to April. During this time, thousands of wildebeest calves are born in the Lake Ndutu area and the southern and central parts of Serengeti National Park. Therefore, these areas become the best spots to witness this incredible wildlife spectacle.

Moreover, the migration calving season attracts many predators. Lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards take advantage of the newborn calves. As a result, safari guests often witness thrilling predator-prey encounters. The short grass plains of Southern Serengeti and Ndutu provide rich grazing for the wildebeest and zebras. These lush plains support large herds during January, February, and March.

In addition, a typical 5-day wildebeest migration calving safari includes a visit to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This ensures a diverse wildlife experience, combining the migration with other natural wonders. Thus, this safari package is perfect for wildlife lovers who want to see the migration and the calving season up close.

Overall, this safari showcases one of Africa’s most dramatic natural events. It captures the cycle of life, survival, and predator action in the Serengeti ecosystem. Consequently, it is a must-do for anyone passionate about African safaris and wildlife photography.

The best time to witness the calving season is from January to March, when the majority of wildebeest calves are born in the Ndutu region and Southern Serengeti. This period offers the highest concentration of animals and predator activity.
Calving mainly occurs in the Ndutu area (within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area) and the southern plains of Serengeti National Park. These regions provide nutrient-rich grasses ideal for supporting large herds.
In addition to thousands of wildebeest and zebras, you can expect to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards. The high number of newborn calves attracts these predators, creating excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
Yes, this safari is ideal for wildlife photography. The open plains, dramatic predator-prey interactions, and abundance of animals provide exceptional chances to capture unique and powerful images.
Most itineraries include a visit to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, where you can experience a different ecosystem with a high density of wildlife, adding variety to your safari experience.

Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari

LUXURY

2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
2298 USD*
2098 USD*
1804 USD*

SEMI-LUXURY

2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
2298 USD*
2098 USD*
1804 USD*

bUDGET /camping

2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
2298 USD*
2098 USD*
1804 USD*

* Approximate Cost per Person (international flights not included).

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Guiding Books and Binocular

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Fulfill your dream holiday with Glitzy Safaris

With Glitzy Safaris, you can tailor your trip to your wishes. Simply tell our specialists how you would like to customize our itineraries, and they will organize your dream journey.

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Map of Your Itinerary

Your Trip at a Glance

day1

Arrival in Arusha

Luxus: Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Sem-luxury: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Budget: Escarpment Serengeti Luxury Camp

day2

Arusha City – Ndutu Area

day3

Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

day4

Full-Day in southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

day5

Drive to Arusha

Your Dream Holiday at a Dream Price

Our experts know exactly what makes a dream holiday. At the heart of it are your personal wishes: get inspired by our itineraries and simply tell your travel consultant how you would like to customize them. To ensure your trip perfectly matches your expectations, we offer a variety of options based on your preferences and budget.

On our overview page, you’ll find our prices, which vary depending on the low, mid, and high seasons. In addition, accommodations are divided into three categories—Silver, Gold, and Platinum—each with different pricing levels. The overall cost of your holiday also depends on whether you prefer more luxury and comfort or a more adventurous, nature-focused experience.

Whatever you’re looking for in your Tanzania journey, you’ll find the perfect option with us. We look forward to planning your dream holiday in Tanzania together with you.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Guiding Books and Binocular

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

prices

Accommodation Type
2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
luxury
2298 USD*
2098 USD*
1804 USD*
semi luxury
budget

* Approximate Cost per Person (international flights not included)

SEMI LUXURY

Accommodation Type
2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
BUDGET
2298 USD*
2098 USD*
1804 USD*
MID-RANGE
LUXURY

* Approximate Cost per Person (international flights not included)

Low Season

Accommodation Type
2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
BUDGET
2298 USD*
2098 USD*
1804 USD*
MID-RANGE
LUXURY

* Approximate Cost per Person (international flights not included)

Fulfill your dream holiday with Glitzy Safaris

With Glitzy Safaris, you can tailor your trip to your wishes. Simply tell our specialists how you would like to customize our itineraries, and they will organize your dream journey.

Enquire about this trip now

Which accommodations suit you best?

Budget

Budget Hotels and Lodges are a simple and affordable accommodation option for travelers in Tanzania. They offer basic comfort and everything you need for a pleasant stay during your safari. Rooms are clean and functional, usually equipped with comfortable beds and either a private or shared bathroom with a hot shower.

These accommodations are not luxurious, but they are practical and welcoming. Many feature a small dining area where simple, freshly prepared meals are served. Internet connections may be limited or sometimes unavailable. However, many budget lodges are located in quiet, natural surroundings—perfect for experiencing the authentic beauty of Tanzania.

Semi Luxury

Mid-range hotels and lodges offer a great balance between comfort and price, making them a popular choice for many travelers in Tanzania. These accommodations are well-equipped and provide significantly more comfort than budget options, without being as exclusive as luxury lodges. Rooms are spacious, well-maintained, and typically feature comfortable beds, a private bathroom with a hot shower, and often a balcony or terrace.

Many mid-range lodges also offer additional amenities such as a swimming pool, cozy lounge areas, and restaurants serving a variety of meals. Wi-Fi is often available, although the connection may be limited in remote safari areas. Thanks to their beautiful locations in or near national parks, mid-range accommodations provide a comfortable and authentic safari experience.

Luxury

Luxury hotels and lodges offer an exclusive safari experience with the highest level of comfort and first-class service. These accommodations are often located in exceptional settings within or near national parks, providing spectacular views of the surrounding nature. Rooms or tents are spacious and elegantly designed, typically featuring comfortable beds, private bathrooms, hot showers, and often a private terrace or veranda. Many luxury lodges also include premium amenities such as swimming pools, spa facilities, fine dining restaurants, and personalized service from attentive staff. Guests enjoy high-quality cuisine, selected beverages, and a მშვიდ, exclusive atmosphere. Luxury accommodations perfectly combine adventure and comfort, making a safari in Tanzania an unforgettable experience.

Itinerary: Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari

DAY 1

Arrival in Arusha

You’ll need to arrange your flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for domestic travel. Upon arrival, a WeGuide Africa Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. That evening or the following morning, you’ll meet your local guide for a detailed safari briefing. You’ll spend your first night at a peaceful accommodation, which is the perfect place to relax before your African adventure begins. This marks the start of your unforgettable Tanzania safari experience.

MEAL:

  • All meals included
arusha tanzania

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

LUXURY

Escarpment Luxury Lodge

SEMI LUXURY

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

BUDGET

Escarpment Serengeti Luxury Camp

DAY 2

Arusha City – Ndutu Area

After breakfast, set off for the Ndutu area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and forming part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a scenic drive with game viewing en route as you head toward this unique and wildlife-rich region.

Ndutu Area Description:

Lake Ndutu, like many Rift Valley lakes, is alkaline, yet its waters are drinkable and attract a diverse range of wildlife. From December to April, the Great Migration typically converges here, with massive herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing on the nutrient-rich short-grass plains. The region is also home to abundant resident wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, and an impressive variety of bird species. Ndutu is a prime location for wildlife photography and offers an authentic safari experience with comfortable midrange accommodation options.

 

 

MEAL:

  • All meals included
calving season lake ndutu

DAY 3

Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

Spend the day enjoying a full-day game drive in the scenic Ndutu area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

Lake Ndutu, an alkaline Rift Valley lake, supports an incredible variety of wildlife despite its mineral-rich waters. From December to April, the region comes alive with the Great Wildebeest Migration, as vast herds gather on the short-grass plains to calve and graze. This seasonal abundance also attracts predators, making for exceptional game-viewing opportunities.

In addition to the migrating herds, Ndutu is home to numerous resident species, including elephants, giraffes, lions, and an impressive diversity of birdlife, offering a rich and rewarding safari experience all year round.

MEAL:

  • All meals included
lake ndutu area

DAY 4

Full-Day in southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

Spend the day enjoying a full-day game drive in the scenic Ndutu area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

Lake Ndutu, an alkaline Rift Valley lake, supports an incredible variety of wildlife despite its mineral-rich waters. From December to April, the region comes alive with the Great Wildebeest Migration, as vast herds gather on the short-grass plains to calve and graze. This seasonal abundance also attracts predators, making for exceptional game-viewing opportunities.

In addition to the migrating herds, Ndutu is home to numerous resident species, including elephants, giraffes, lions, and an impressive diversity of birdlife, offering a rich and rewarding safari experience all year round.

MEAL:

  • All meals included
cheetah in ndutu season

DAY 5

Drive to Arusha

In the morning, you will have a game viewing in Ndutu then later proceed to Arusha City or Kilimanjaro International airport for your onward flight.

MEAL:

  • All meals included

At Glitzy Safaris, we believe that such a unique journey deserves perfectly matched accommodations. In other words, your lodges and hotels should align exactly with your expectations and preferences. That’s why we have personally selected and carefully inspected numerous properties, categorizing them into four levels based on quality, service, and comfort. Discover what we mean by Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond below.

Budget

Budget hotels and lodges are a simple and affordable accommodation option for travelers in Tanzania. They offer basic comfort and everything you need for a pleasant stay during your safari. Rooms are clean and functional, typically equipped with comfortable beds and either a private or shared bathroom with a hot shower. These accommodations are not luxurious, but they are practical and welcoming. Many feature a small dining area where simple, freshly prepared meals are served. Internet connections may be limited or sometimes unavailable. However, many budget lodges are located in quiet, natural surroundings—ideal for experiencing the authentic beauty of Tanzania.

MID-RANGE

Mid-range hotels and lodges offer a great balance between comfort and price, making them a popular choice for many travelers in Tanzania. These accommodations are well-equipped and provide significantly more comfort than budget options, without being as exclusive as luxury lodges. Rooms are spacious, well-maintained, and typically feature comfortable beds, a private bathroom with a hot shower, and often a balcony or terrace.

Many mid-range lodges also offer additional amenities such as a swimming pool, cozy lounge areas, and restaurants serving a variety of meals. Wi-Fi is often available, although the connection may be limited in remote safari areas. Thanks to their beautiful locations in or near national parks, these accommodations provide a comfortable and authentic safari experience.

LUXURY

Luxury hotels and lodges offer an exclusive safari experience with the highest level of comfort and first-class service. These accommodations are often located in exceptional settings within or near national parks, offering spectacular views of the surrounding nature. Rooms or tents are spacious and elegantly designed, typically featuring comfortable beds, private bathrooms, hot showers, and often a private terrace or veranda.

Many luxury lodges also include premium amenities such as swimming pools, spa facilities, fine dining restaurants, and personalized service from attentive staff. Guests enjoy high-quality cuisine, selected beverages, and a calm, exclusive atmosphere. Luxury accommodations perfectly combine adventure and comfort, making a safari in Tanzania an unforgettable experience.

Fulfill Your Dream Holiday with Glitzy Safaris

With Glitzy Safaris, you can tailor your trip entirely to your wishes. Simply tell our specialists how you would like to customize our itineraries, and they will organize your dream journey.

Enquire about this trip now

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

DAY 1

LUXURY

Escarpment Luxury Lodge

SEMI LUXURY

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

BUDGET

Escarpment Serengeti Luxury Camp

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

DAY 2

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DAY 3

No Accommodation is Provided on this Day

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DAY 4

No Accommodation is Provided on this Day

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DAY 5

No Accommodation is Provided on this Day

Unforgettable Travel Experiences

From breathtaking landscapes and cultural encounters to thrilling wildlife adventures and relaxing moments—every journey is designed to create a deeper connection with your destination. Whether you seek adventure, comfort, or authentic local experiences, each tour includes carefully selected activities that ensure a memorable and enriching travel experience. Below are some of the highlights you can expect on your journey.

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