5-Day Ndutu And Ngorongoro | Wildebeest Calving & Big Five

A 5-Day Ndutu And Ngorongoro | Wildebeest Calving & Big Five. A 5-day Ndutu and Ngorongoro safari (best from December to March) offers a prime opportunity to witness the wildebeest calving season and high-density predator action. The 5-Day Ndutu And Ngorongoro itinerary typically covers Arusha, the Ndutu plains, the Ngorongoro Crater, and surrounding areas, focusing on game viewing

On this 5-day safari in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will get the opportunity to witness the wildebeest calving season, one of the most spectacular phenomena in nature. The annual birth of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest on the short-grass plains is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see wildlife up close and personal while also drawing predators. This 5-Day Ndutu And Ngorongoro itinerary gives you a front-row seat to the African savannah’s revolving door of life as you visit the Ngorongoro Crater, which is home to the Big Five. This seasonal show is ideal for travellers who are short on time but yet want to see it.

Best time to visit: Late January – March

5-Day Ndutu And Ngorongoro Itinerary Highlights

Arusha City – Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro – Ndutu
Ndutu Ngorongoro
Ndutu – Arusha Airport

A Detailed 5-Day Ndutu And Ngorongoro Itinerary

Day 1 : Arusha City – Ngorongoro Crater – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Distance: 195km/3hrs. drive
08:00am pick up ____________at hotel in Arusha
Travel/activity: Your accommodation in Arusha town will be picked up by a driving guide from Kabira Safaris. After a short drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you can enjoy a picnic lunch, you will be taken on a crater tour. Head to your campsite in the late afternoon.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof

Inclusion Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Siringit Migration Camp – Ndutu

Day 2 : Ngorongoro Conservation area – Ndutu in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Distance: 95km /1.5hrs drive
Travel/activity: Travel to the Ndutu area of Ngorongoro after breakfast, bring a picnic lunch, and then go on a game drive to see wildebeest calves. After a long day, return to your camp for dinner and relaxation.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof

Inclusion Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Siringit Migration Camp – Ndutu

Day 3 : Ndutu in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Travel/activity: After breakfast to your camp proceed with a full day game drives within the Ndutu area with picnic lunch exploring the calving of the wildebeest
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof

Inclusion Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Siringit Migration Camp – Ndutu

Day 4 : Ndutu in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Inclusion Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Siringit Migration Camp – Ndutu

Day 5 : Ndutu – Fly to Arusha Airport

Travel/activity: After early breakfast have an early morning game drive in Ndutu area with picnic lunch then transfer to Ndutu Airstrip for a flight to Arusha, departing at 11:20am and expected to arrive Arusha airport at 12:35am, upon arrival proceed on your own arrangements.