Three nights at Ndutu during calving season, when the southern plains are full of newborn wildebeest and the predators that follow them.
Between January and March the wildebeest herds settle on the short-grass plains around Ndutu, on the border of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Within a few weeks around half a million calves are born.
This itinerary gives you three nights in a seasonal camp in the middle of it all, plus the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
Best time: Late January to mid-March
Airport pick-up and a relaxed first night at a garden lodge.
Full day game drive in Tarangire.
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and down onto the southern plains to your seasonal camp.
Full day following the herds. Guides track predators and look for births taking place.
Another full day on the plains; the action changes daily.
Morning game drive, then drive to the Ngorongoro rim for the night.
Morning in the crater, then back to Arusha for your flight.
A 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, a window seat for everyone, charging points, a cool box with drinking water and a pair of binoculars.
Yes, and we love planning family trips. We choose family-friendly camps, keep driving days shorter and build in pool time. Some camps have minimum ages, which we’ll flag when we plan.
Most days start early to catch animals at their most active, break for lunch and a rest when it’s hot, then head out again in the late afternoon. Your guide will adapt the day to what you want to see.
A deposit of 30% confirms your booking, and the balance is due 60 days before you arrive. We accept bank transfer, and card payments can be arranged. Full details are in our booking terms.
Our prices include park fees, accommodation, meals as listed, your guide and vehicle, and airport transfers. International flights, visas, travel insurance and tips are not included. Every proposal lists exactly what’s covered.
3 days
Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire, then a full morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. A perfect short safari before or after Kilimanjaro.
6 days
Tarangire, two full days in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. The classic first safari, paced so you're never rushing.
11 days
The Northern Circuit followed by four nights on a Zanzibar beach. Dust, then sand.
