8-DAY NDUTU CALVING SEASON & PREDATOR DRAMA SAFARI
- Best Time: June to November
- High Season: July to September
Welcome to Tanzania!
Join GreyJoy Safari Adventures for a truly unforgettable journey that focuses on the heart of the Serengeti and the world-famous Great Migration. This special tour is designed to give you the best chance to witness this natural wonder up close. You’ll spend a minimum of three nights inside Serengeti National Park — one night in the Central Serengeti and two nights in the area where the migration herds are located, based on the time of year.
For this itinerary, we’ll take you to the Ndutu region in the southern Serengeti, a prime location during the calving season. It’s here that over 500,000 wildebeest are born each year — a truly spectacular sight that attracts predators and photographers alike. It’s one of nature’s most dramatic and awe-inspiring events, and GreyJoy Safari Adventures will make sure you’re right in the middle of it.
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 arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), a friendly GreyJoy Safari Adventures representative will be waiting to warmly welcome you. From here, you’ll enjoy a comfortable drive to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can relax and unwind after your journey.
Overnight Stay: Mtoni River Lodge
Main Destination: Arusha City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Lunch and dinner at your own arrangement. Drinking water provided (other beverages not included).
Day 2: Journey to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, we hit the road for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and the winding Tarangire River—the park’s life source during the dry season. You’ll witness diverse landscapes, from open savannah to thick vegetation filled with acacia and baobab trees. Wildlife sightings may include giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, bushbucks, hartebeests, and predators such as lions and leopards. Bird lovers are in for a treat—Tarangire boasts one of the highest numbers of breeding bird species in the world.
In the late afternoon, we’ll journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight Stay: Africa Safari Karatu
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Non-alcoholic drinks included.
Day 3: Into the Wild – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, we begin our drive through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, making our way into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy your first glimpses of the abundant wildlife and open plains that define this region.
The Serengeti is iconic for its endless savannah and as the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration—a breathtaking movement of over a million wildebeest and thousands of zebras and gazelles following the rains in a primal, ancient journey.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your camp, where you’ll spend the night under the African stars.
Overnight Stay: Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
All drinks included (except for spirits/liquor).
Days 4 & 5: The Magical Southern Serengeti – Ndutu Region
After breakfast, we travel to the Ndutu Region in the southern Serengeti ecosystem—a hotspot during the calving season. This area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is teeming with wildlife from December to April. Expect to see large herds of wildebeest and zebra, as well as elephants, cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and countless bird species.
Lake Ndutu, an alkaline lake that still supports wildlife, makes this region especially scenic and rewarding for photography and game viewing. Spend two unforgettable nights in a classic safari tented camp, soaking in the rhythm of the wild.
Overnight Stay (2 nights): Intimate Camp Zebra
Main Destination: South Serengeti / Ndutu Area
Meals Included: All meals
All drinks included (except for spirits/liquor).
Day 6: From Ndutu to Ngorongoro Highlands
After a final morning game drive in the Ndutu plains, we make our way to the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. As we drive, keep an eye out for more wildlife along the way.
The Ngorongoro region offers breathtaking scenery—crater lakes, volcanic hills, and rich forests. As we arrive in the late afternoon, settle into your camp perched on the highlands, where the cool breeze and tranquil surroundings set the tone for the next leg of your adventure.
Overnight Stay: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Non-alcoholic drinks included.
Day 7: Safari in Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
Today you’ll descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to nearly every species of wildlife found in East Africa, including the endangered black rhino, the crater offers one of the best chances to spot all of the Big Five in a single day.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by incredible scenery and wildlife, before heading out in the afternoon to Karatu for your final night.
Overnight Stay: Africa Safari Karatu
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
All drinks included (except for spirits/liquor).
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha
After breakfast, we take a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park—a lush green haven at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Look out for large troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes, and if you’re lucky, the famous tree-climbing lions. The lake itself attracts thousands of pink flamingos and a wide variety of other birds.
After a final packed lunch in the wild, we’ll drive back to Arusha, arriving in time for your evening flight back home or an onward journey to Zanzibar.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking water provided (other drinks and dinner not included).
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 15, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | n/a* | $3,586 | $3,278 | $3,014 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Get Quote |
Jan 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026 | n/a* | $3,394 | $3,102 | $2,849 | $2,849 | $2,849 | Get Quote |
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
