An 8-day calving season tour in Ndutu & Serengeti witnessing the Great Migration's southern shift. Two nights in Ndutu watching newborn wildebeest and zebra calves on the short-grass plains, Tarangire's elephants and baobabs, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Optional hot air balloon safari and scenic flight from a bush airstrip. 2027/2028. Rated 4.7/5 with 299+ reviews.
Get Your Safari QuoteWitness the Great Migration's southern shift with two nights in Ndutu during peak calving season.
This 8-day calving season tour in Ndutu & Serengeti follows the Great Migration's southern shift — the annual movement of over 2 million wildebeest and zebras to the Ndutu area from late January through March. The calving season reaches its peak from mid-January to late February, with thousands of newborn wildebeest and zebra calves born daily. You'll spend two nights in Ndutu immersed in this spectacle.
Get Package Details on WhatsAppWitness the Great Migration's southern shift from late January–March as over 2 million wildebeest and zebras fill the Ndutu Plains.
From mid-January to late February, thousands of newborn babies are born daily on the short-grass plains.
Begin among massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire National Park.
Descend into the crater for the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.
Soar above the migrating herds at dawn for a breathtaking scenic flight over the Ndutu Plains.
Scenic flight from a bush airstrip on your final day — aerial views of the Serengeti.
Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater → Ndutu (Two Nights) → Southern Serengeti → Fly Out
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your professional safari guide meets you and transfers to your hotel in Arusha. Evening safari briefing covering your 8-day calving season tour.
Drive to Tarangire National Park. See massive elephant herds among giant baobab trees. The Tarangire River draws wildlife from across the Maasai steppe — spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, then descend into the crater for a spectacular game drive. Spot the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — along with hyenas, hippos, and flamingos. Picnic lunch at the hippo pool. Ascend for breathtaking views before driving to Karatu.
Drive to Ndutu for the first of your two nights in Ndutu. The Great Migration's southern shift has brought over 2 million wildebeest and zebras for calving season. Newborn wildebeest and zebra calves take their first steps while predators patrol. Afternoon game drive — your first taste of the action.
Your second of two nights in Ndutu — a full day immersed in the calving season. Spend the day on the short-grass plains watching newborn wildebeest and zebra calves. Predators — lions, cheetahs, and hyenas — hunt the vulnerable newborns. Picnic lunch in the bush.
Float above the Ndutu Plains as the sun rises over the migrating herds. An optional hot air balloon safari offers a breathtaking scenic flight over the calving grounds. Speak to your safari specialist to add this to your package.
Continue tracking the migrating herds across the Southern Serengeti plains. The vast short-grass plains stretch to the horizon, dotted with acacias and seasonal lakes. Full day of game drives, picnic lunch in the bush, and exceptional wildlife photography on the golden plains.
A second full day in the Southern Serengeti with the Great Migration. Continue tracking the migrating herds across the short-grass plains. Predators — lions, cheetahs, and hyenas — are never far. Picnic lunch and a final evening under the vast African sky.
Final morning game drive in the Southern Serengeti. After breakfast, transfer to a bush airstrip for a scenic flight back to Arusha with breathtaking aerial views of the plains and Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward connection.
Transparent pricing for your calving season tour. Scenic bush flight included.
* Prices are estimates for 2027/2028. Typical 8-day packages: Midrange $3,600–$4,400 per person. Luxury $4,400–$6,000+ per person (double occupancy). Hot air balloon safari at additional cost. Single supplement applies.
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Rated 4.7/5 from 299 reviews.
"Two nights in Ndutu during the calving season was life-changing. We saw zebra calves taking their first steps, cheetahs hunting, and the great migration's southern shift brought millions of animals right to our camp."
"The wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater delivered the Big Five by 10am. Tarangire's elephants and baobabs were magnificent. But Ndutu was the star — newborn wildebeest everywhere."
"The scenic flight from the bush airstrip was the perfect ending. Watching the short-grass plains from above gave us a whole new perspective on the migration."
The Great Migration's southern shift occurs from late January through March when over 2 million wildebeest and zebras move to the Ndutu area in the Southern Serengeti for calving season. The nutrient-rich grasses provide milk for their babies on the short-grass plains.
The peak calving season runs from mid-January to late February. During this window for the 2027/2028 season, thousands of wildebeest and zebra calves are born daily on the Ndutu Plains. The abundance of newborn babies attracts predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
This 8-day calving season tour covers Tarangire National Park (elephants and baobabs), the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater (Big Five), Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti (two nights), and the Southern Serengeti plains (migrating herds).
Yes, an optional hot air balloon safari is available over the Ndutu Plains and Southern Serengeti. Soar above the migrating herds at dawn for a breathtaking scenic flight. Speak to your safari specialist to add this to your package.
Our 8-day Ndutu calving and Serengeti safari costs between $3,600–$6,000+ per person depending on accommodation standard. Midrange options start around $3,600 per person. Luxury options including the scenic bush flight range from $4,400–$6,000+ per person (double occupancy).
