Great Migration Calving Season Safari – Jan to March
$3,285
Travel dates: January to March
This is the perfect time to visit Ndutu as it becomes the heart of the Great Migration. It’s calving season, when more than 250,000 wildebeest are born, creating a spectacular scene of new life across the plains. With so many vulnerable calves, predators are never far away, and the drama of survival unfolds right before your eyes.
Beyond the Migration, your journey continues to Tarangire, home to vast herds of elephants and exotic mammals such as leopards, cheetahs, and giraffes, along with over 100 bird species. You’ll also explore the sweeping plains of the Central Serengeti, ruled by powerful prides of lions, before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world’s largest volcanic caldera. Here, over 25,000 resident animals, including the legendary “Big five,” await in one of the most remarkable ecosystems on earth.
Detailed Itinerary
Travel to Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country like the back of our hand, so you’re in for a treat from when you land until you leave. Welcome on board!
Arusha Serena Lodge
Extraordinary natural beauty, sweeping Lake Duluti and garden views and the ambience of a colonial era coffee farm distinguishes Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa as one of Tanzania’s most timeless and tranquil getaways. Each of the 42 rooms are designed in the manner of a stone cottage featuring classic country house design touches like tiled floors, leaded windows and French doors giving way to beautiful views of the gardens and the lake.
Fly to Central Serengeti
A great way to start your safari is by flying to the Serengeti! Upon arrival in Serengeti, you will meet your safari guide for an exciting game drive. Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to seeing the best of Central Serengeti, which offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, a great number of hippos, and abundant birdlife!
Nyumbani Luxury Camp
Nyumbani luxury camp is a small intimate camp nested in the eastern Central Serengeti. Comprising only 10 luxury, tented suites with exclusively personal settings provides for a memorable wilderness adventure. Each spacious safari tent offers its own indoor sitting area where you’re invited to relax through the day and gaze across the star-filled sky at night.
Ndutu & Great Migration + Walking Safari
Ndutu area is famous for the Wildebeest Migration and Calving Season that happens between January and March. Your day will be dedicated to tracking the Wildebeest Migrations and other stunning wildlife including cheetahs, lions, leopards and much more. You will also set off for a 1–2-hour walking safari, which is an excellent break from game drives where you will learn some fascinating facts about nature, birds, insects, and medicinal uses of local plants, which may not be fully appreciated from the seat of your safari car.
In the Wind Migration Camp
This camp is located in two stunning areas: Ndutu and Northern Serengeti. It is strategically positioned to offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes and easy access to key spots where wildlife gathers, particularly during the Great Migration season. This location is essential for witnessing the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras, including the majestic Mara River crossing from June to October and the calving season from December to March.
Ndutu, Travel to Ngorongoro
Today we set off on a final game drive in Ndutu with a packed lunch, providing more opportunities to capture heart-stopping photos! Later, we will head to Ngorongoro, where you will first glimpse the glistening streams, vast grasslands, and countless animals that await you in the crater the next day. Spend the evening at leisure, have dinner, and retire for the night.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge sits on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and has a spectacular view of the Crater from the above. The 74 guest rooms and one suite at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge blend the almost indescribable beauty and magnitude of the Ngorongoro Crater with unparalleled standards for comfort and outstanding service.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.
After a rewarding day, you will drive further to the respective airport for your outbound flight. It’s an emotional day for us as we bid goodbye but only with hope to see you return! 🙂