5-Day February Calving Season Focus Safari
Discover Nature, Treasure Every Memory
Overview
A 5-day trip in Ndutu offers an immersive safari experience, especially during the calving season. Each day includes game drives to see wildebeest, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs, with chances to spot elephants, giraffes, and rich birdlife. Guests enjoy peaceful midday breaks, expert guiding, and evenings by the campfire under starry skies, making for a memorable wildlife adventure.
Itinerary Details
Arrival
Day 1 Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning pick-up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.
Drive to Ngorongoro Crater (approx. 4-5 hours).
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive—excellent chances to see black rhinos, lions, elephants, and large herds of herbivores.
Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Late afternoon, ascend and drive to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti) for overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:Sero Tented Camp
Day 2 Ndutu Serengeti Express
After breakfast, spend the morning exploring the Ndutu area, a key location during the Great Migration, especially famous in February for the calving season of wildebeest. This time of year attracts many predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards, making it one of the best spots for witnessing dramatic wildlife action. The unique advantage of Ndutu is that off-road driving is allowed, giving you closer access to animal sightings and fantastic opportunities for photography. You may also choose to visit nearby attractions like Lake Ndutu, known for its birdlife, or the scenic Maswa Game Reserve for a change of landscape. After your morning safari and lunch, you’ll begin your journey north to the Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the late afternoon and settle in for the night in the heart of the Serengeti. Accommodation will be at the same lodge as the previous night.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
Day 3 Full Time Ndutu
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Ndutu area, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is most active. This region is especially exciting during the calving season, with plenty of predator action as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds. After a few hours of game viewing, you’ll return to your lodge for a late breakfast or early lunch. Around mid-day, start your journey toward the Central Serengeti, traveling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy a game drive route, with chances to spot wildlife such as cheetahs, lions, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving north with the migration. You’ll arrive in the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti by evening, just in time to relax at your lodge or camp and prepare for the next day’s safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Friends – Serengeti Camp
Day 4 Central Serengeti
The Central Serengeti, especially the Seronera Valley, is one of the best places in Tanzania for year-round wildlife viewing. Known for its rich grasslands, acacia woodlands, and permanent water sources, this area attracts a high concentration of animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. It is also a prime location during the Great Migration as animals pass through on their way north. The Central Serengeti offers excellent game drives, beautiful landscapes, and some of the best chances to see predator-prey interactions in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:Friends – Serengeti Camp
Day 5 Central serengeti flight to zanzibar
A half-day in the Central Serengeti, particularly in the Seronera Valley, offers a rich safari experience even in a short time. Starting early in the morning, you’ll head out on a game drive through the area’s open plains and acacia woodlands, which are home to a wide variety of wildlife. Thanks to the Seronera River, which provides a constant water source, animals are active here throughout the year. During your drive, you’re likely to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest and zebras. The early hours are also the best time to catch predators on the move or hunting. After several hours of wildlife viewing, you’ll return to your lodge or camp by late morning or midday, making it a rewarding and action-packed half-day safari.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
End of tour
Includes & Excludes
- Overnight stays in the lodge(s) as shown on the itinerary (check-out at 10 am)
- Meal plans as shown on the itinerary
- Private (4x4) modern safari vehicle for safari game drives
- Language preference-speaking safari guide for the duration of your safari
- Park fees for all the (national) parks on the itinerary
- Game drives in the national parks
- Any extra activities as shown on the above itinerary
- Drinking water in the safari jeep
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- International flights & Domestic flights
- Fees for passports, visas, immunisations, and insurance
- Personal insurance (travel insurance and Flying Doctors)
- Tips for staff such as driver cum guides/chef/porter
- Other drinks such as wines, Beer, champagnes and spirits
Note (COVID-19)
“Please note that all these are sample itineraries. We will tailor-make your safari according to your wish and due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel around the world, it is free to postpone your travel up to 1 year after the original travel date”
Trip Navigate
Embrace the Adventure, Cherish Timeless Moments!
Begin your safari where each sunrise sparks adventure and every sunset paints awe. With Luwai Tanzania Safaris, step deeper into nature, culture, and unforgettable memories.