Safari Tour: 4-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari - Tanzania Safari Tour
4-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Afrique Aesthetic Safaris
Offered by - Afrique Aesthetic Safaris
Tour Features
Step into one of nature’s most intimate wildlife spectacles the Great Wildebeest Calving Season in Ndutu. This carefully curated 4-day safari places you at the heart of southern Serengeti plains, where thousands of wildebeest give birth each day, attracting an incredible concentration of predators. Guided by expert local safari guides with deep tracking knowledge and storytelling passion, this journey blends thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic conservation-focused travel. You’ll conclude with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense ecosystems. This is not just a safari it’s a front-row seat to life’s raw beginnings in the wild.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-3 | Classic View Migration Camp No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arusha → Ndutu (Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
Your safari begins with a warm pickup from Arusha Airport, hotel, or your preferred location. Travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, enjoying scenic views as you journey toward the legendary Ndutu plains.
Enjoy an en-route game drive, spotting plains game and predators before arriving at your seasonal tented camp.
Overnight: Classic View Migration Camp (or similar)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Classic View Migration Camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Ndutu – Full Day Calving Season Safari
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, the best time to witness active predators. Spend the full day exploring Ndutu’s open plains and woodlands prime territory for wildebeest calving.
Expect dramatic wildlife moments: newborn calves, hunting predators, and large herds stretching to the horizon.
Overnight: Classic View Migration Camp or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Classic View Migration Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Ndutu – Another Full Day of Wildlife Encounters
With flexible timing, today allows deeper exploration based on wildlife movements. Your guide adjusts routes in real time, following fresh tracks and animal behavior.
This is a perfect day for photography, storytelling, and immersive observation of one of Africa’s most emotional wildlife events.
Overnight: Classic View Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Classic View Migration Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Ndutu → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater and descend 600 meters into this natural wildlife sanctuary.
Enjoy a memorable crater game drive with chances to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. After lunch, ascend and return to Arusha for drop-off at your original pickup location.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Dec 26, 2025 - Mar 26, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Afrique Aesthetic Safaris
Afrique Aesthetic Safaris offers unforgettable Tanzania wildlife tours, relaxing Zanzibar beach escapes, thrilling Kilimanjaro treks, and immersive cultural experiences tailored for every traveler.
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