Experience one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles in the Ndutu region, where the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration gathers on the lush southern plains of the Serengeti ecosystem. From December to April, vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles concentrate around the Ndutu area and the southern Serengeti, attracted by fresh grazing after the seasonal rains. This period is renowned for the dramatic calving season, when thousands of wildebeest calves are born daily, creating unforgettable wildlife encounters and intense predator action.
The Ndutu Migration Safari offers exceptional opportunities to witness newborn calves taking their first steps, large predator populations including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, and breathtaking landscapes of short-grass plains, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes. February is generally considered the peak calving month, making this one of the most rewarding safari experiences in Tanzania
Safari Highlights
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu region
- Experience the spectacular calving season (January–March)
- Observe thousands of newborn wildebeest calves
- Excellent predator sightings including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards
- Explore the beautiful Ndutu Plains, Lake Ndutu, and Lake Masek
- Exceptional wildlife photography opportunities
- Off-road game viewing opportunities in designated Ndutu areas
- Scenic landscapes featuring open grasslands and acacia forests
- Birdwatching with numerous resident and migratory bird species
- Opportunity to combine with Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara
Why Choose the Ndutu Migration Safari?
Unlike the famous river crossings of the northern Serengeti, the Ndutu season offers a more intimate and wildlife-rich experience focused on birth, survival, and predator-prey interactions. The concentration of animals, abundance of newborns, and stunning green landscapes create one of the most rewarding safari adventures in Africa.
Safari Style: Private or Group Safari
Location: Southern Serengeti & Ndutu Region
Season: December – April
Main Attraction: Great Migration & Calving Season
Accommodation:Midrange Lodges, Tented Camps
Extreme African Wonders offers personalized and locally guided adventures, specializing in Kilimanjaro trekking, wildlife safaris, and beach getaways. With a deep understanding of Tanzania’s landscapes and culture, we ensure authentic, safe, and memorable experiences.
We offer all the major Kilimanjaro routes including Machame, Marangu, Lemosho, Rongai, and Northern Circuit. Our team helps you choose the best route based on your fitness level, schedule, and preferences.
Yes, our Tanzania safari packages are all-inclusive, covering park entry fees, comfortable lodges or tented camps, meals, and professional guides. We tailor everything to match your travel style and budget.
Absolutely! Many clients enjoy combining a Kilimanjaro trek with a Serengeti safari or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar. We offer seamless multi-destination packages that suit both adventure seekers and leisure travelers.
Safety is our top priority. Our experienced guides are Wilderness First Responders, and we conduct daily health checks, carry oxygen cylinders, and have a high summit success rate. You're in good hands.
The best time for Kilimanjaro treks is January–March and June–October. These months also offer excellent wildlife viewing in national parks. Zanzibar is great year-round, especially during the dry seasons.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
Make your dream trip come true with Extreme African Wonders Tours & Safaris
At Extreme African Wonders Tours & Safaris, you can customizeize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. Our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!
Itinerary
| Start | Arusha (Day 1) |
| Day 2 | Tarangire NP |
| Day 3 | Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) |
| Day 4 | Ngorongoro Highlands |
| Day 5 | Ngorongoro Crater |
| End | Arusha (Day 5) |
Arrival
- You’ll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1:
Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a Extreme African Wonders representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Arusha Planet Lodge which is nestled in the heart of Arusha, will captivate you with the natural beauty of the Tanzanian landscape awaiting for your safari adventure.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
- Meals at own expense
- Drinks not included
Day 2 :
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be picked up from your lodgings in Arusha by our personal safari guide. We set out for Tarangire National Park on a good tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along we’ll pass many Maasais in their colourful dresses walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle and driving donkey carts. Tarangire, well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our state-of-the-art safari jeep, we’ll experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and life-giving Tarangire River. Endeavour to encounter a multitude of creatures, from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name a few. It is possible we will glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards watching, relaxing in the trees above.
After our extensive game drive experiencing the varied sights and sounds of the wilderness, we will drive you to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High SeasonJune to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best WeatherJune to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
Elephant Abundant
Giraffe Common
Lion Common
Buffalo Abundant
Zebra Abundant
Wildebeest Abundant
Accommodation:
Bougainvillea Lodge in Karatu
- Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 3:
Karatu to Ndutu
After breakfast, we leave Karatu and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu Area and here we’ll start the game drive for this day with special attention to the great migration.
The great migration herds aggregate close to Lake Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro from December to April, here they find fresh food and big predators waiting for them. From January, it is the beginning of the calving season for wildebeests.
Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 4 :
Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will enjoy the last game drive in Ndutu Area. Late in the afternoon, we will proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage Site formed millions of years ago with the massive explosion of a volcano once higher than Kilimanjaro is 610m deep and covers roughly 304sq km. It has a dense animal population of approximately 25 000 ungulates. After a final game drive in Ndutu, you will drive to your accommodation at the crater rim for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
- Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 5 :
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, we will descend inside Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. We will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, and perhaps if we are lucky, black rhino through the grass. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Arusha.
Main Destination:
Best Time To VisitJune to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High SeasonMost of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best WeatherJune to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Black RhinoCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
Make your dream trip come true with Extreme African Wonders Tours & Safaris
At Extreme African Wonders Tours & Safaris, you can customizeize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. Our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!
Why Choose Extreme African Wonders?
Unmatched Service Excellence
Swift & Attentive Communication
Dedicated Tanzania Specialists
On-Ground Experts Living in Tanzania
Elite Safari Guiding Professionals
Fair & Competitive Pricing
Highly Rated Private Safari Journeys
Itinerary
| Start | Arusha (Day 1) |
| Day 2 | Tarangire NP |
| Day 3 | Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) |
| Day 4 | Ngorongoro Highlands |
| Day 5 | Ngorongoro Crater |
| End | Arusha (Day 5) |
Arrival
- You’ll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1:
Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a Extreme African Wonders representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Arusha Planet Lodge which is nestled in the heart of Arusha, will captivate you with the natural beauty of the Tanzanian landscape awaiting for your safari adventure.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
- Meals at own expense
- Drinks not included
Day 2 :
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be picked up from your lodgings in Arusha by our personal safari guide. We set out for Tarangire National Park on a good tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along we’ll pass many Maasais in their colourful dresses walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle and driving donkey carts. Tarangire, well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our state-of-the-art safari jeep, we’ll experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and life-giving Tarangire River. Endeavour to encounter a multitude of creatures, from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name a few. It is possible we will glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards watching, relaxing in the trees above.
After our extensive game drive experiencing the varied sights and sounds of the wilderness, we will drive you to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High SeasonJune to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best WeatherJune to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
Elephant Abundant
Giraffe Common
Lion Common
Buffalo Abundant
Zebra Abundant
Wildebeest Abundant
Accommodation:
Bougainvillea Lodge in Karatu
- Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 3:
Karatu to Ndutu
After breakfast, we leave Karatu and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu Area and here we’ll start the game drive for this day with special attention to the great migration.
The great migration herds aggregate close to Lake Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro from December to April, here they find fresh food and big predators waiting for them. From January, it is the beginning of the calving season for wildebeests.
Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 4 :
Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will enjoy the last game drive in Ndutu Area. Late in the afternoon, we will proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage Site formed millions of years ago with the massive explosion of a volcano once higher than Kilimanjaro is 610m deep and covers roughly 304sq km. It has a dense animal population of approximately 25 000 ungulates. After a final game drive in Ndutu, you will drive to your accommodation at the crater rim for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
- Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 5 :
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, we will descend inside Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. We will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, and perhaps if we are lucky, black rhino through the grass. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Arusha.
Main Destination:
Best Time To VisitJune to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High SeasonMost of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best WeatherJune to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Black RhinoCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
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Make your dream trip come true with Extreme African Wonders
Unmatched Service Excellence
Swift & Attentive Communication
Dedicated Tanzania Specialists
On-Ground Experts Living in Tanzania
Elite Safari Guiding Professionals
Fair & Competitive Pricing
Highly Rated Private Safari Journeys
