Name: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Calving Season in Ndutu
Brand: AMG SAFARI LIMITED
SKU: 2457
Price: 1380 USD
Availability: InStock

Tour Features

This 4-day safari is all about timing and location taking you where the great migration actually is. From December to early March, the herds gather in the Ndutu region for the dramatic calving season, which usually kicks off in mid-January. Part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, Ndutu offers front-row seats to thousands of wildebeest giving birth on the open plains, with predators never far behind. The journey starts with a classic safari day in Tarangire, known for its ancient baobabs and large elephant herds, followed by a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.

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.
Shared tour	This tour will be shared with other travelers.
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

Start Point

Arusha

Day 1

Arusha

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 4

Arusha

End Point

Arusha

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlifeBird WatchingCultural VisitsGuided SafariPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Arusha Farm House No images available	Breakfast Included
2	Hhando Coffee Lodge No images available	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
3	Sero Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp No images available	Breakfast, 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 - Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). You are met by a representative of AMG Safaris and transferred to a hotel in Arusha for a relaxing first night and pre-safari briefing.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Arusha Farm House
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
Day 2 - Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Today your safari takes place in Tarangire National Park. This is one of the most interesting parks in Tanzania — the river of the same name flows through the park, where giraffes, zebras, antelopes and buffaloes come to drink. These animals attract predators, which is why many lions live in Tarangire. In the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the only source of drinking water for many kilometres around. Large herds of elephants come to Tarangire, making it home to the largest population of elephants in Northern Tanzania for most of the year. Elephants are not intimidated by visitors and often come quite close to safari vehicles.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Hhando Coffee Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
Day 3 - Karatu – Ndutu Area in Ngorongoro
After breakfast your safari takes place in the south-western corner of the Ngorongoro — an area called Ndutu, which borders the Serengeti. Very few other tourists venture here, meaning you will feel like you have the place to yourself. The Ndutu area is on the Great Migration route and it is here, from late January to mid-March, that the wildebeest give birth. During the calving months, visitors can see thousands of baby wildebeest arrive into the world. One of the unique traits of these animals is that they can walk within minutes of birth and run within hours — an ability essential for survival.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Sero Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
Day 4 - Ndutu Area – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast we descend 600m into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is one of the most densely populated African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania's remaining black rhino. You will see herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo and giant African elephants. A huge population of predators — lions, cheetahs, hyenas and elusive leopards — makes the crater extraordinary. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor and later depart to Arusha.
Main Destination: Arusha
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

Oct 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Traveler Information

Per person

Solo traveler (1 room)

$1,985

2 people (1 room)

$1,380

3 people (2 rooms)

$1,150

4 people (2 rooms)

$1,016

5+ people

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*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

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

AMG SAFARI LIMITED

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Offices In

Tanzania

Size

1-5 employees

Tour Types

Wildlife Safaris, Mountain Trekking, Zanzibar Excursion

Destinations

Tanzania

AMG Safaris was founded in Arusha — the safari capital of East Africa — by passionate local naturalists who grew up exploring the same game parks they now guide visitors through. What began as a small operation has grown into a trusted, internationally recognised safari company.

We believe that the best safari experiences come from genuine knowledge, authentic relationships, and deep respect for the land. Our guides were born and raised in Tanzania — they know the wildlife, the seasons, the lodge owners, and the hidden spots that make every journey truly special.

We are registered with the Tanzania Tourism Board and hold all required operating licences. Every safari we run is private, personalised, and built around your vision — not a fixed template.