6-DAY NDUTU CALVING SEASON SAFARI (DECEMBER – APRIL)
- Best Time: December to April
- High Season: July to September
Welcome to Tanzania!
Join GreyJoy Safari Adventures on a 6-Day Calving Season Safari!
Experience one of nature’s most incredible events on this 6-day safari, where you’ll follow the great migrating herds of wildebeests and zebras as they gather around Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area—part of the iconic Serengeti ecosystem. This area becomes a prime wildlife viewing location from December to April, with January through March being the peak of the calving season.
During this time, thousands of newborns are born on the lush short-grass plains, attracting a high concentration of predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas—making for thrilling game viewing opportunities.
Your journey with us includes visits to Tarangire National Park, South Serengeti (Ndutu area), the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic Lake Manyara. Each destination offers its own unique landscapes and wildlife encounters, making this a well-rounded and unforgettable safari experience.
Let GreyJoy Safari Adventures take you into the heart of the Great Migration—where life begins and the wild unfolds before your eyes.
Let GreyJoy Safari Adventures take you on a journey you’ll treasure forever.
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly representative from GreyJoy Safari Adventures will be waiting to greet you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Take the rest of the day to relax and unwind after your journey, soaking in the peaceful surroundings as you prepare for the exciting safari days ahead.
Your overnight stay will be at Arusha Planet Lodge, a beautiful retreat nestled in the heart of the city and surrounded by lush gardens and views of Mount Meru.
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included (Lunch & dinner at your own cost; drinks not included)
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your personal safari guide will pick you up and begin the journey to Tarangire National Park. The scenic drive takes you across the open Maasai plains, dotted with acacia trees and colorful glimpses of daily Maasai life—herders, cyclists, and locals going about their day.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and the ancient baobab trees that tower above the savanna. With your guide and our specially equipped safari jeep, you’ll explore the park’s rich wildlife, including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and more—all gathering along the life-giving Tarangire River.
After a full day of wildlife viewing, you’ll head to your cozy lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Drinks not included)
Day 3: Journey to Ndutu – Southern Serengeti
After breakfast, we depart for the Lake Ndutu region, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, forming part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. This region is especially active during the calving season and is a prime location to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration between December and April.
The lake, with its alkaline waters, attracts a variety of birdlife and mammals. After arriving and enjoying lunch, you’ll set out on an afternoon game drive to explore the plains, home to large numbers of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, and predators such as cheetahs and hyenas.
Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Drinks not included)
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu
Today is dedicated to exploring the Ndutu region, a haven of diverse habitats ranging from woodlands and swamps to soda lakes and the open plains of the Serengeti. You’ll spend the day on game drives across this dramatic landscape, seeking out wildlife and especially the vast herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra.
If you’re traveling in January or February, you may witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles: the wildebeest calving season, when nearly half a million calves are born within just a few weeks. The abundance of newborns also attracts predators, making for thrilling game viewing.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Ndutu area)
Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Drinks not included)
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy an en-route game drive as we make our way from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders.
The Crater, once a massive volcano, is now a vast, unbroken caldera teeming with over 25,000 animals. You’ll descend into this wildlife-rich paradise for a spectacular safari experience, with chances to spot all of Africa’s iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.
After a picnic lunch inside the Crater and more wildlife viewing, we’ll head to Karatu for dinner and overnight rest.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Endoro Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Drinks not included)
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha
On your final day, we head to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but incredibly diverse park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos, the park offers a mix of dense forest, open savannah, and lake shore, creating habitats for monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and more.
After exploring the park and enjoying a picnic lunch, we’ll return to Arusha in the afternoon. It’s the perfect time to reflect on your incredible journey through Tanzania’s wild landscapes and unforgettable wildlife.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch included (Dinner not included; drinking water provided)
END OF THE TOUR
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi/Zanzibar
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- 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
Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo 1room | 2 people 1 room | 3 people 2 rooms | 4 people 2 rooms | 5 people 3 rooms | 6 people 3 rooms | 7+ people |
Dec 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | n/a* | $2,265 | $2,010 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Get Quote |
Dec 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 | n/a* | $2,265 | $2,010 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Get Quote |
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
