4-Day Great Migration Safari – Ndutu & Ngorongoro Crater

Overview

This 4-day mid-range safari is designed for travelers who want to witness the magical wildebeest calving season in the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains without compromising comfort. From December to March, more than half a million wildebeest give birth, attracting predators and offering one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles in Africa.

Your journey includes Arusha, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), and Ngorongoro Crater, with cozy mid-range accommodations, professional guiding, and private safari vehicle.

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in Arusha (Optional City Tour)

Program:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where our guide will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy an optional city tour, visiting local markets or cultural sites.

Relax at the lodge before beginning your safari the next day.

Accommodation: Mama Kate Home – Arusha.

  • Mama Ket Home

  • Arusha

DAY 2: Arusha → Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

Program:
After breakfast, depart for Ndutu, located in the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. The Ndutu plains are the heart of the wildebeest calving season, where thousands of newborn calves fill the savanna and predators roam nearby.

Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, followed by dinner and overnight stay at your tented camp.

Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp – Ndutu.

  • Sero Tented Camp

  • Ndutu

DAY 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu (Calving Season Focus)

Program:
Spend the full day exploring Ndutu with picnic lunch boxes. This is the best place to witness the Great Migration calving season up close — wildebeest giving birth, calves taking their first steps, and predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas making the most of the abundance.

Return to camp in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp – Ndutu.

  • Sero Tented Camp

  • Ndutu

DAY 4: Ndutu → Ngorongoro Crater → End of Tour

Program:
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Big Five, as well as hippos, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and many bird species.

Enjoy your packed lunch inside the crater before ascending and transferring back to Arusha, where the safari ends.

Accommodation: — (End of tour).

Include

  • Full board accommodation as specified on safari.

  • 4wd Land cruiser vehicle with pop-up roof.

  • Well-trained driver-guide.

  • Full board meals whilst on safari

  • All the national park fees as per itinerary.

  • All meals whilst on safari.

  • Mineral water.

Exclude

  • Airfares airport taxes and fees

  • Laundry.

  • Entry visas and vaccinations.

  • Personal items.

  • Tips and gratuities.

  • Travel Insurance.

  • Optional tour.

  • Guide tips and any items of personal nature.

Plan Your Trip

Your adventure begins here. Please fill in the Plan Your Trip form  and let us create a personalized safari experience just for you — crafted with care, passion, and the true spirit of Africa.