Safari Tour: 6-Day Ndutu Calving Season 2027 Safari - Tanzania Safari Tour
6-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Meilleur Tours and Safari
Offered by - Meilleur Tours and Safari
Tour Features
Experience an unforgettable 6-Day Ndutu Calving Season 2027 Safari and witness the Great Serengeti Migration during one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife seasons. This private Tanzania safari focuses on Ndutu, the Southern Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, giving you more time to explore areas where the migrating herds gather. From January to March, the Ndutu plains become an important calving area, offering opportunities to see newborn wildebeest calves, zebras, gazelles, and predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas. February is often a popular period for calving, although wildlife movements depend on rainfall and natural conditions. Enjoy dedicated game drives around Ndutu and the Serengeti while searching for wildebeest, elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Continue to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive and a chance to see the endangered black rhino. Travel in a private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and an experienced local safari guide. With flexible game drives, personalized service and local knowledge, this Ndutu Calving Season Safari 2027 offers an unforgettable Tanzania Safari Tour
| 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. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| 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 | Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha No images available | Dinner Included |
| 2-3 | Tanzania Bush Camp (Ndutu) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Ngorongoro Wild Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 6 | 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 - Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Arrive in Tanzania and meet your Meilleur Tours and Safari representative at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax after your journey. Later, meet your experienced safari guide for a briefing about your Ndutu Calving Season 2027 Safari, including the route, game drives and what to expect during the Great Serengeti Migration. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay before your safari begins.
Activities: Airport pickup, hotel transfer, safari briefing and leisure time
Wildlife Highlights: No scheduled game drive
Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Arusha → Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)
After breakfast, leave Arusha and travel toward the Southern Serengeti and the famous Ndutu plains. Enjoy a scenic journey through changing landscapes as you approach one of the most important areas of the Great Serengeti Migration. Depending on your arrival time and current wildlife movements, begin your first game drive around Ndutu. Look for large herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, while keeping an eye out for predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas. After your game drive, continue to Tanzania Bush Camp – Ndutu for dinner and overnight.
Activities: Scenic drive and game drive
Wildlife Highlights: Wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Ndutu)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Full-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains during the 2027 calving season. This is the main highlight of your safari, allowing plenty of time for wildlife viewing without rushing between destinations. Search for large wildebeest herds, newborn calves, zebras and gazelles across the open plains. The concentration of young animals can also attract predators, creating opportunities to observe lions, cheetahs and hyenas. Your experienced local guide will follow current wildlife movements and select suitable areas for game viewing. Calving activity and specific wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Return to Tanzania Bush Camp – Ndutu for dinner and overnight.
Activities: Full-day game drive
Wildlife Highlights: Newborn wildebeest calves, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Ndutu)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Ndutu → Central Serengeti
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Ndutu, when wildlife is often active and the soft morning light creates excellent conditions for photography. After the game drive, continue toward Central Serengeti through the beautiful landscapes of the national park. Keep watching for wildlife along the route, as the Serengeti is home to a wide variety of animals throughout the year. Arrive in the Seronera area and enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to Tanzania Bush Camp – Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.
Activities: Morning game drive and transfer with wildlife viewing
Wildlife Highlights: Lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras and giraffes
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin the morning with a game drive in Central Serengeti, giving you another opportunity to explore the Seronera area and search for its abundant wildlife. After your game drive, leave the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy views of the changing landscapes as the open Serengeti plains give way to the highlands around Ngorongoro. Arrive at Ngorongoro Wild Camp, where you can relax and prepare for the following day's crater adventure
Activities: Morning Serengeti game drive and transfer to Ngorongoro
Wildlife Highlights: Lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras and giraffes
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha – Departure
After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Explore the crater floor, where the unique landscape supports a remarkable variety of wildlife. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day's adventure before ascending from the crater and beginning your journey back to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha for your onward travel or airport transfer, bringing your 6-Day Ndutu Calving Season 2027 Safari to an end.
Activities: Crater game drive and transfer to Arusha
Wildlife Highlights: Lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos and black rhino
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
Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 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
Meilleur Tours and Safari
Discover Tanzania with Meilleur Tours and Safari, a locally owned tour operator based in Moshi. We create personalized Tanzania safari tours, Kilimanjaro climbing adventures, and Zanzibar vacation packages for travelers seeking authentic experiences and exceptional service.
Explore the legendary Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and other remarkable destinations on private or small-group journeys designed around your interests, travel style, and budget. Choose from luxury, mid-range, or budget Tanzania safari packages, including Great Migration safaris, family adventures, honeymoons, and tailor-made itineraries.
Our experienced local guides, comfortable 4x4 safari vehicles, transparent pricing, and responsive communication ensure a smooth and memorable Tanzania travel experience from start to finish. With Meilleur Tours, you don't just visit Tanzania—you experience it through local knowledge and genuine hospitality.
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