6-Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Calving Season
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Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Calving Season Overview.
The Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari is specially designed to focus on tracking wildebeest migration in the Great Serengeti during calving season from December to April. The areas covered are the Lake Ndutu area and the southern and central parts of the Serengeti National Park, where most of the wildebeest are found. This safari also includes a visit to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Tanzania’s southern Serengeti and Ndutu regions are the best places to see thousands of wildebeest across the country in January, February and March. plains graze on a rich short grass plain. Carnivorous action is at its peak with magnificent sightings of cheetahs, lions, hyenas and leopards and a very good chance of seeing some adrenaline-pumping creatures.
Safari Highlights
Track the Great Wildebeest Migration –Calving Season: Witness the birth of thousands of wildebeest calves on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and Ndutu region — a peak season for predator-prey action.
Incredible Predator Sightings: Experience high concentrations of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards, drawn to the calving herds for hunting opportunities.
Tarangire National Park – Land of Giants: Explore a scenic park known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the lifeline of the Tarangire River.
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains of Wildlife: Enjoy game drives in the iconic Seronera region, home to an abundance of resident and migratory animals, including zebras, giraffes, elephants, and big cats.
Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage Site: Descend into the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera to see the Big Five, flamingos at Lake Magadi, and an amazing variety of habitats and wildlife.
Authentic Safari Lodging: Stay in comfortable tented camps and lodges that place you close to the action while offering great service and beautiful natural settings.
Unforgettable Photography Opportunities: Capture once-in-a-lifetime moments — from wildebeest giving birth to big cats in action — all set against Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes.
Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Calving Season Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania!
Your journey begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a Travencia Safaris friendly guide will be waiting to greet you. Enjoy a private transfer to Planet Lodge, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in Arusha. This peaceful, garden-style lodge offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere – the perfect place to unwind after your flight.
- Accommodation: Planet Lodge.
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
After breakfast at Planet Lodge, we will pick you up and continue to Tarangire National Park. One of the largest national parks in Tanzania, located in the Manyara region. The place is characterized by large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions and fascinating baobabs, also known as the tree of life because some cultures attribute to it an almost mythical power. This park is particularly known for the Tarangire River, which flows year-round and is the only source of water for wildlife during the dry season.
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
This day starts with early breakfast at your hotel followed by a drive through Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park. Take a breath and enjoy the beautiful scenery rolling into the distance as far as your eyes can see. You will head in the central part of the park known as the Seronera circuit which is very rich in wildlife habitat, the place is featured by the Seronera River that provides Water for the Animals.
You will spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of the predators. You might have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion.
- Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4: Serengeti to South Serengeti (Ndutu).
After breakfast, we will have short ganedrive in Serengeti and then we will set off for Ndutu area situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, which is part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu like most other rift lakes is alkaline however the water is still drinkable and consumed by a wide array of local wildlife.
We will spend the afternoon with a game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game.
- Accommodation: Ndutu- Kontiki Tented
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5: Full day South Serengeti - Ndutu Calving Migration
After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu region, exploring diverse habitats including swamps, forests, lagoons and the short grass plains of the Serengeti. Herds of wildebeest and zebra can be seen for a short time, especially from February, when most wildebeest give birth over three weeks.
Seagrass cover is sparse and calves are easy to catch a variety of Predatory. Wild calves can run within minutes of birth and by three days are strong enough to follow herds.
- Accommodation: Ndutu – Kontiki Tented
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour.
After an early breakfast, we head to the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here we descend 600 meters into the crater to see a variety of wildlife.
With year-round access to water and food, Ngorongoro National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including herds of wildebeest and zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants among others. What makes this attraction especially famous is the dense population of predators such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which requires a trained eye to be spotted.
We also visited Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwest corner and one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other waterfowl can be found in this lake.
- Accommodation: Planet Lodge.
- Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast.
End of Tour
We hope this safari leaves you with lasting memories and a renewed connection to nature. Thank you for exploring the wild with us!
PRICING INCLUDES
- Airport transfers (to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport)
- Full-board accommodation throughout the safari
- Daily packed lunch and unlimited drinking water
- Professional safari guide
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- All Park and conservation fees
- All airport transfers
PRICING EXCLUDES
- Optional activities (e.g. Hot air balloon safari – $550 per person)
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at lodges and camps
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.).
- Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff.
- International and domestic flights.
- Personal travel insurance.
OPTIONAL SAFARI ACTIVITIES
- Balloon Safari (USD 550 per person).
- Maasai Village (USD 5O per vehicle).
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim walk (USD 30 per person).
- Visit to Olduvai Gorge and Museum (USD 40 per person).
- Walking Safari – Arusha National Park & Tarangire (USD 50 per person).
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