5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Calving Season 2027

5-Day Southern Serengeti Wildebeest Migration & Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Safari

This safari is available @ US$2,024/Person sharing

This extended itinerary offers an even better opportunity to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration, with an additional full day dedicated to exploring the Ndutu plains before concluding with the unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater.

5-Day Southern Serengeti Wildebeest Migration & Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Safari

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Safari Type: Private Group Joining Lodge Safari
Starting Point: Venice Hotel, Arusha
Ending Point: Venice Hotel, Arusha, or Airport Drop-off

Experience the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration in the Southern Serengeti, explore the wildlife-rich Ndutu plains, and discover the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater on this memorable 5-day lodge safari.

Starting from Venice Hotel in Arusha, you will travel directly to the Ndutu area, where you will spend three nights exploring the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy extended game drives in search of the migrating wildebeest herds, predators and other fascinating wildlife before proceeding to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your final night and an exciting crater safari.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

Meals: Lunch and Dinner | Overnight: Lodge / Ndutu Wilderness Camp

  • Early morning pickup from Venice Hotel in Arusha by your professional safari guide.

  • Depart directly for the Ndutu area in the Southern Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Enjoy scenic views of the beautiful Tanzanian countryside and highlands along the way.

  • Arrive in the Ndutu area in time for lunch, depending on road and travel conditions.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive across the Ndutu plains in search of wildebeest herds, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife.

  • Later, drive to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Southern Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Overnight: Lodge / Ndutu Wilderness Camp

  • After an early breakfast, depart with your packed lunch for a full-day game drive around the Ndutu plains.

  • Explore the spectacular landscapes around Lake Ndutu, Lake Masek and the surrounding short-grass plains.

  • Follow the Great Wildebeest Migration as the herds move across the open plains in search of fresh grazing.

  • During the calving season, you may witness newborn wildebeest calves, large herds of zebras and gazelles, and exciting predator activity involving lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing your afternoon wildlife exploration.

  • In the late afternoon, return to your camp for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Another Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Southern Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Overnight: Lodge / Ndutu Wilderness Camp

  • After breakfast, depart for another exciting full-day game drive across the Ndutu plains.

  • Explore different areas of the Ndutu ecosystem, following wildlife movements and searching for new migration sightings.

  • Visit the surrounding seasonal lakes, open grasslands and woodlands, which attract a variety of wildlife throughout the year.

  • Look out for large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as resident predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas.

  • During the calving season, enjoy opportunities to witness newborn wildebeest calves and the fascinating interactions between predators and their prey.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing with your afternoon game drive.

  • In the late afternoon, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Half-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Overnight: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

  • Enjoy an early breakfast at the camp before departing for a morning game drive around the Ndutu area.

  • Continue exploring the Southern Serengeti plains, looking for wildlife and concentrations of migrating wildebeest herds.

  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery and excellent photographic opportunities before returning to camp.

  • After lunch, depart Ndutu and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Arrive at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp in the afternoon.

  • Check in, relax and enjoy the spectacular surroundings of the Ngorongoro highlands.

  • Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Half-Day Game Drive – Arusha

Meals: Breakfast and Packed Lunch

  • After an early breakfast, check out and depart for the Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting half-day game drive on the crater floor.

  • Explore the crater's diverse habitats, home to elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, lions, hyenas and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.

  • Around midday, stop at a designated picnic site within the crater to enjoy your packed lunch while surrounded by spectacular natural scenery.

  • After lunch, continue with a short game drive before ascending the crater rim.

  • In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha town.

  • Upon arrival, drop off at Venice Hotel in Arusha.


Airport drop-off option: Travelers with onward flights will continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, depending on their flight arrangements and departure time.

Safari Accommodation

Safari Highlights:

  • Witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration in the Ndutu plains.

  • Spend three nights exploring the wildlife-rich Ndutu area.

  • Enjoy two full days and one additional morning game drive in the Southern Serengeti.

  • Explore the beautiful landscapes around Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek.

  • Enjoy excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas.

  • Experience the wildebeest calving season when traveling at the right time of year.

  • Discover the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the Ngorongoro Crater.


Safari arrangements:

  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide.

  • Game drives as outlined in the itinerary.

  • All accommodation and meals as specified.

  • Park and conservation area fees, according to the agreed safari package.

  • Picnic lunches during game drives.

  • Hotel pickup and final drop-off in Arusha or at the airport.


What’s included:

  • Pick up and drop off from Kilimanjaro International airport.

  • 2 nights of hotel Accommodation in Arusha town.

  • Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

  • Professional and Experienced English-speaking safari guide

  • All national park fees;

  • All accommodation in safari lodges under your program

  • Three meals per day on safari;

  • Plenty of bottled drinking water throughout the tour

  • Medical kit

  • Binocular

  • All the activities as per the itinerary

What’s excluded:

  • International Flights

  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks

  • Travel insurance

  • Visa fees



Tipping Your Driver-Guide:

Tipping Your Safari Guide (20usd/day – recommended)


Our Booking and Payment Policy


To ensure that every traveller receives the attention, professional guidance, and personalized service they deserve, we have established a structured booking process policy for all our lodge safari adventures.

Our booking process policy is designed to prioritize serious travellers, streamline reservations, and allow our team to dedicate sufficient time to creating well-organized and memorable travel experiences.

1. Initial Inquiry and Availability Confirmation

The process begins when travellers contact us with their preferred safari or Kilimanjaro trekking dates, either to join an existing group departure or to arrange a private tour.

Our reservations team reviews the requested dates and responds based on availability. There are two possible outcomes:

  • Available: We confirm that we can accommodate the requested dates.

  • Not Available: We inform the traveller that the requested dates cannot be accommodated.

2. Initial Commitment Payment – USD 99

Once availability has been confirmed, travellers who wish to proceed are required to make an initial payment of USD 99.


This payment is non-refundable and forms part of the total safari or trekking package cost. It is not an additional charge on top of the advertised tour price.


Why is this payment required?

Once the USD 99 payment is received, the traveller officially becomes our client. This marks the beginning of our personalized planning and reservation services.


From this point onward, our team will be fully committed to:

  • Responding to all questions and providing detailed information about the trip.

  • Offering professional advice and guidance throughout the planning process.

  • Discussing itinerary adjustments and special requests.

  • Helping clients refine their travel plans until they are completely satisfied with the proposed arrangements.

  • Coordinating the necessary preparations for their safari adventure.


3. Accommodation Reservations and Second Payment – USD 300

Once the client has reviewed and approved the proposed arrangements, we proceed with reserving the required accommodation and other relevant services, depending on the package.

Accommodation reservations can involve coordination with several lodges, hotels, and camps, particularly for multi-day safaris.
Once the reservations have been successfully completed, we notify the client and request the second payment of USD 300.


4. Official Tour Confirmation

Upon receiving the second payment, we prepare and issue an official Tour Confirmation Letter, which is sent directly to the client.

This confirmation serves as formal documentation that the booking process has been completed and the client's arrangements have been confirmed.
At this stage, the booking is officially considered confirmed.


5. Payment of the Remaining Balance

The outstanding balance is payable upon the client's arrival in Tanzania, before the safari or Kilimanjaro trek begins.


For your convenience, we accept the following payment methods:

Credit and Debit Cards: VISA, Mastercard, and American Express (AMEX).
Cash Payments: US Dollars (USD), or its equivalent in Euros (EUR), or British Pounds (GBP).


Why This Booking Policy?

We receive as many as 30 travel inquiries per week, covering different safari destinations, travel dates, group departures, and Kilimanjaro climbing packages.

Although we have a dedicated reservations team of five staff members, handling every inquiry in detail requires considerable time, professional attention, and coordination.

Our responsibility goes beyond simply answering questions. We invest time in checking availability, preparing itineraries, providing recommendations, discussing adjustments, coordinating accommodation reservations, and ensuring that every confirmed client receives the best possible planning experience.

For this reason, our booking policy helps us distinguish between general inquiries and travellers who are genuinely ready to proceed with their travel arrangements.

The USD 99 initial commitment allows us to allocate dedicated time and resources to clients who have confirmed their intention to travel, rather than spending the majority of our time handling inquiries from individuals who may only be comparing prices or exploring options without a clear intention to book.

We believe that serious travellers deserve serious attention.

By following this process, we can maintain a high standard of customer service, manage our reservations efficiently, and dedicate the necessary resources to ensuring that every confirmed safari or Kilimanjaro adventure is carefully planned and professionally coordinated.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to helping you plan an exceptional experience in Tanzania.

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