4 day Ndutu migration safari - Wildebeest calving season
4 days Ndutu Migration safari Tour
Our 4 day Ndutu Migration safari tour or Wildebeest Migration Calving Season safari, will take you in the Southern Serengeti to witness the birth of more than 4000 calves a day. As these newborns take their first steps, they’re targeted by predators as easy preys.
Maximise your chances of seeing predator-prey interaction and indeed a actions are very high during the Serengeti calving season which occurs from December to March. Great Migration Calving season in Ndutu is perfect for wildlife photographers to catch moment in wildebeest migration starting point.
4 Days Ndutu Migration Calving Safari summary:
Day 0: Arrival
Day 1: Ndutu south Serengeti
Day 2: Ndutu region
Day 3: Ndutu-Ngorongoro
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
End of your 4 day Ndutu Migration Tour
This 4 day Migration calving safari allows you to experience the “wildebeest giving birth in Ndutu area” and big 5 game drive in the Ngorongoro crater.
4 Days Ndutu Migration Safari Calving Season
DAY 1: ARUSHA-NDUTU
Pick up from hotel and start your four day migration safari and drive to Ndutu (covering the distance of 260 km). Transit via Ngorongoro Highlands with a stop at a spectacular Crater view point.
Proceed your safari to southern Serengeti endless plains and experience groups of wildebeest grazing. On this day, you can also opt for a Maasai Boma visit for a cultural exchange experience.
Serengeti is famous for the great migration and chances of seeing the big 5 and other unique wildlife.
Accommodation:
Tented Lodge, Ang’ata Migration Ndutu
DAY 2: NDUTU FULL DAY GAME DRIVE.
Wake up early for morning meal and proceed with always rewarding early morning game drives in the Ndutu region. Catch up with amazing African sunrise with most animals being active during the morning.
Continue with a full day game drive in the southern Serengeti plains, and maximize your chances to see groups of great Wildebeest migration grazing. Expect to see Killing as predators against wildebeests.
After wildebeest migration game drives, drive back to the Camp for Dinner and Overnight.
overnight at Ang’ata Migration Camp
DAY 3: NDUTU-NGORONGORO
Enjoy a dawn game drive in the Serengeti, Ndutu Area for your last times with the wildebeests migration herds. Proceed with game drive till lunch, and after fter a delicious meals, you will set out and start a transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On the way to Ngorongoro, you still have opportunities to spot animals. Expect to see giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, elephant, and the predators.
You will have the chance to spot foraging hyenas, lions, lean cheetahs and shy leopards.
Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater
DAY 4: NGORONGORO CRATER
After first meal of the day, make an early descend at around 6:30 AM into the Ngorongoro crater floor. The park is known to be world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera.
The crater has a huge floor of about 260 sq. km with a depth over 2000 feet. The 6-hour game drive in the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action.
Crater is home to elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, and Lions. After picnic lunch at the Hippo pool, begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater and drive back to Arusha where you can relax at the Hotel.
Marking an end of your 4 day migration calving season safari, Note that, this tour can also start from Zanzibar or Dar es salaam. Fly in to Ndutu for a 4 day tour and minimise long hours drives.
4 Day Migration Safari inclusions
- All Park fees & entrances
- All lodge accommodations
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Professional guide
- All taxes/VAT
- Unlimited bottled drinking water
- Private 4×4 Safari Jeep
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pair of Binoculars
- Beers/wines
4 Days Migration Safari Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
4 Day Ndutu Migration Calving Season price & cost
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Questions About 4 Day Migration Safari
1. Is Ndutu in Serengeti or Ngorongoro?
” The Ndutu region is situated in the northwest section of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which spans more than 8,000 km² and encompasses notable features such as the Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, forests, mountains, and the expansive plains of Ndutu that extend freely into the southern Serengeti.
This Ndutu area, shared between Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, offers a prime location for witnessing the exceptional wildebeest migration and calving experiences.”
2. Is 4 days enough for a Ndutu Migration safari
“To truly experience the Great Migration on a safari holiday without breaking the bank, aim for at least 3 day, 4 days to 5 days exploring Tanzania, focusing on the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater as the wildebeest move across the landscape.
This doesn’t include travel time between parks. Shorter trips might not be enough to fully appreciate the migration.”
3. When to see the Great Migration in Tanzania?
“People often describe the Great Migration as a circular path, like a giant clock. Millions of wildebeest and Zebras move in a loop throughout the year, starting south Serengeti and heading north to Kenya’s Maasai Mara, before returning southern Serengeti again. This cycle typically happens between May and December.”
4. How much is the 4 day Serengeti Migration Safari?
“A Tanzania 4-day Ndutu Migration Calving safari costs anywhere between USD$1,312 and USD$1,442 per person. This includes full board meals, private safari vehicle, drinking water, accommodations, unlimited Migration game drives etc.”
5. Are there Add-ons activities on a 4 day Serengeti Migration Tour?
Serengeti Adventures Beyond Game Drives:
“Looking to spice up your Serengeti Migration safari? Here are some exciting add-on activities:
Balloon Safari (Soar above the savannah): Take a hot air balloon ride for a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the vast plains and wildlife for $540 per person.
Track elusive rhinos: Embark on a guided rhino tracking adventure for $130 per person. Be sure to follow safety instructions during this unique encounter.
Walking Safari: Choose between a shorter (up to 4 hours) walking tour for $45 per person or a longer (up to 6 hours) adventure for $60 per person. Get up close with nature and observe wildlife from a different perspective.
Ndutu and Ngorongoro Add-Ons:
Ndutu:
- Explore alongside shorter walking tours ($45) or longer ones ($60) just like in the Serengeti.
Ngorongoro Crater:
- Immerse yourself in the local culture with a Masai village tour for $25 per person.
- Delve into human history with a visit to the Olduvai Gorge museum for $35 per person.
- Challenge yourself with a hike along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for $35 per person and witness stunning panoramic views.
4-Day Migration Tour:
This whirlwind tour crams in Tanzania’s highlights:
- Explore Ndutu (known for wildebeest sightings from late December to March), Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater – all in just 4 days!
- Starting and ending in Arusha, this action-packed adventure is led by experienced guides and promises an unforgettable experience.
Note: This 4 day tour is recommended for late December to March to maximise your chances of witnessing the migration in Ndutu.”
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All of the flight tickets were issued with significant spelling mistakes in the names of the travelers, arrival at the airport was tight and the costs were slightly higher than stated on the website due to an adjustment by the airline. However, our uncertainty was absolutely unfounded, as the domestic flights are handled super easily and efficiently and deviations from the passport do not play a role compared to international flights. The whole safari was an unforgettable, wonderful experience that we were able to experience throughout in a private safari jeep. We saw pretty much all the animals that live in the parks, apart from the rhinoceros. Abouh, our guide/driver, had a good eye and a lot of background knowledge, the cook did an excellent job and the accommodation was good and practical and gave us unforgettable animal encounters at the sleeping place. We particularly enjoyed the two nights in the tent and would prefer a lodge next time. 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We first looked at shared safaris and were considering the cost. Fun fact - my girlfriend doesn’t like camping (many thanks to her) which was very great in the end. If we would have camped in tents we would have been soaking wet - as quite unusual for the time of the year - a warm front passed through. The rain was drumming on our roof while we were sleeping in a king size bed in our lodge. You can imagine how people in the other Jeep’s looked like when we passed them next morning ???? Last but not least - why Zamunda? The guys are awesome! They arranged everything reliable and perfectly. It was a unique and more perfect experience then we ever thought - including airport pickup etc. We have done already some other safaris - however this was just stunning. Next to that - in Arusha are many international corporations - Zamunda is a true local company - so go for it! 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We were met in our Arusha hotel by Salim before beginning, to make sure everything was right, and our driver Abouh took over the next day. Abouh took every care to see that our animal viewings were quality ones. His English is very good and his knowledge of animals extensive. He was very patient when we wanted to spend as much time with warthogs and hyenas as big cats. His excellent driving ensured we covered big distances safely and without running late, and he was always working to set up picnic lunches, supervise our baggage and generally attend to the behind the scenes details so that we could enjoy a stress free holiday. Abouh took us to less frequented sites and we felt that we gained as much as we could in a short time. I thoroughly recommend Zamunda as a tour operator and Abouh as a young, energetic and passionate guide.