5 Days Ndutu Migration calving season safari (Plan your trip wisely)
This 5 Day Ndutu Migration calving season safari is crafted to provide an exceptional migration experience centered on the thrilling calving season in Serengeti National Park. The optimal locations to observe calving are in the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu regions of Tanzania during January, February, and March.
This 5 Days Ndutu Migration calving season safari offers the opportunity to observe hundreds of wildebeest grazing on the lush short grass plains, when predator activity is at its zenith. Predators such as cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and leopards are drawn to the vicinity by the presence of freshly born wildebeest calves, which are comparatively vulnerable. You will have a significant opportunity to see adrenaline-fueled kills.
KEY FEATURES OF A 5-DAY NDUTU MIGRATION CALVING SEASON SAFARI
- Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti South – Ndutu Area
- Day 2: Ndutu Area
- Day 3: Ndutu – Seronera
- Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 5: Ngorongoro – Arusha
Detailed itinerary of 5 days Ndutu Migration Calving Season Safari
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti South – Ndutu Region
Your Great Migration safari will commence with your driver guide from Active African Vacations collecting you from your hotel in Arusha and transporting you to the Ndutu Area. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge, enjoy lunch, and then continue to a wildlife drive.
The Lake Ndutu Area is located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is a component of the Southern Serengeti Ecosystem. Lake Ndutu, situated in this region, is an alkaline lake, akin to other rift lakes. Nonetheless, its waters remain potable, and numerous animals in the vicinity are observed gathering around the lake to drink. The Lake Ndutu Area hosts the predominant wildebeest migration from December to April, along with several other fauna like elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, and other avian species observable during the game drive. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Repasts: Luncheon and Supper
Accommodation: Acacia Migration Camp
Day 2: Ndutu Region
You will commence your day with a delectable breakfast, followed by a game drive in the Ndutu Area. After returning to your camp for lunch, you will embark on another game drive in Seronera.
During the game drive in the Ndutu Area, you will observe wildebeest during their calving season and witness numerous calves being born over a span of three months. You will observe several species like antelope, giraffe, elephant, hyena, lion, cheetah, leopard, serval, African wildcat, and caracal, among others. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Repasts: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Acacia Migration Camp
Day 3: Ndutu to Seronera
In the early morning, you will embark on a hot air balloon tour, providing an aerial perspective of the local plains, ideal for observing the extensive herds from above. Following the adventure, you will enjoy a champagne brunch before departing for the Seronera area, accompanied by an en-route wildlife drive.
The Seronera Area is renowned for its substantial population of resident species, including the Big Five: lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, and elephants. The region is thought to possess the largest lion population in Africa, with around 3,000 lions inhabiting the habitat, attributable to the plentiful prey species.
Repasts: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Acacia Central Camps
Day 4: Serengeti – Conservation Area
Following breakfast, you will embark on an en-route game drive in the Seronera region, and in the afternoon, you will continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, another remarkable wildlife location in Tanzania.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area encompasses the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest complete caldera globally and regarded as the eighth wonder. This crater is inhabited by a substantial population of species, including elephants, elands, hartebeests, endangered rhinoceroses, wildebeests, giraffes, and hippopotamuses, among others.
Upon arrival, you will descend to the crater floor for a game drive, observing numerous species and a significant concentration of flamingos along the beaches of Lake Magadi. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Repasts: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Departure
Following breakfast, you will return to Arusha, with a drop-off at the airport to board your journey home or to your subsequent destination.
Conclusion of the 5-day Ndutu Safari during the Calving Season