4-Day Great Migration Calving Season & Crater Exploration
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4-Day Great Migration Calving Season Overview
Witness new life, survival, and raw wilderness in the Serengeti. Every year, the Southern Serengeti transforms into a nursery like no other. From December to March, nearly half a million wildebeest calves are born within just a few weeks. The air is alive with the calls of newborns, the thunder of hooves, and the watchful eyes of predators waiting for their chance.
This 4-day safari takes you into the heart of the action, where new life and survival play out on the endless short-grass plains of Ndutu. Combined with the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, this journey offers two of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences.
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Serengeti National Park:
Home to the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's most famous wildlife spectacles.
- 4-Day Great Migration Calving Season Itinerary
Your guide picks you up early in the morning from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. As you leave the bustling town behind, the landscapes gradually change—rolling farmland, Maasai villages, and the wide open savannahs of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
By mid-afternoon, you descend onto the short-grass plains of Ndutu, the heart of the calving season. Here, wildebeest dot the horizon as far as the eye can see. Expect to see newborn calves wobbling on unsteady legs, lions on the lookout, and cheetahs using the open plains to their advantage.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Enkutoto MigrationCamp / Ndutu Kati Kati Camp / Africa Safari South Serengeti
This is where nature’s greatest story unfolds. After breakfast, you set out for a full day of game drives in the calving grounds. Within minutes of birth, wildebeest calves are already running, but predators know this too—making this the best time to witness hunting scenes.
Your guide positions you at the right places: perhaps watching a Hyena stalk the edges of a herd, or a Cheetah sprint across the plains in pursuit of its prey. The sheer numbers of Wildebeest and Zebras, combined with predator action, create one of the most intense wildlife experiences anywhere in Africa.
You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree before continuing your search for wildlife into the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Enkutoto MigrationCamp / Ndutu Kati Kati Camp / Africa Safari South Serengeti
Wake up around 5:00 am for a sunrise game drive, when the plains are alive with early predator activity and golden light spilling over the savannah. Return to camp by 9:00 am for a hearty breakfast before beginning your journey back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, you’ll see Gazelles, giraffes, and elephants set against the dramatic backdrop of the crater highlands. In the afternoon, you arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim or nearby, with sweeping views of one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. The evening is yours to relax by the fireplace and enjoy the cool highland air.
Optional tour – Balloon Safari in Ndutu Area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp / similar mid-range lodge
At first light, you descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater floor is a natural sanctuary, home to Black Rhino, large prides of Lions, huge Elephants, Hippos, and a rich diversity of Birdlife.
After a memorable game drive and picnic lunch on the crater floor, you slowly make your way back to Arusha or Moshi. Depending on your travel plans, your driver will drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight or at your pre-booked accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- 4-Day Great Migration Calving Season Prices
| PAX CATEGORY | 1 | 2 TO 3 | 4 TO 5 | 6 AND ABOVE |
| DEC – MARCH | $3,200 | $2,265 | $1,910 | $1,815 |
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Cost Includes
- Park Entry fees and Crater fees inclusive of 18% VAT and other government Taxes
- 2 Nights’ accommodation in ENKUTOTO MIGRATION Camp on Full board meal basis (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
- 1 Night accommodation in ANG’ATA NGORONGORO CAMO on Full board basis
- Private safari vehicle (4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers) with a pop roof that offers 360 viewing
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- Bottled mineral water throughout the safari
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 support
Cost Excludes
- Tips to the driver guide (recommended $15 - $20 per person per day)
- Flights
- Safari Add-ons
- Any items of personal nature
- Visa
- Pre and Post tour accommodation – this can be arranged at an extra cost
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We were lucky enough to have good weather, and when my husband and I suggested that we might head for the top in daytime, our guides were flexible and we changed the plan, and ended up making the summit as the only ones there. A big thanks to Ahsante tours, super professional overall and also a local based company. I would 10/10 recommend.Posted onVictoria SVerified *****AWESOME***** – Kilimanjaro climb with safari add-on I had the best holiday hiking up Kilimanjaro with Ahsante (booked through Explore) this Christmas, followed by a three day safari to relax at the end. It was an incredible trip; the mountain was tough but truly awe inspiring. The brilliant Ahsante crew made it so enjoyable and helped our group of eight (aged 17 to 58) reach the summit together. Thank you so much — I wasn’t sure my not so fit 53 year old legs would make it! We walked the Lemosho route, which was well paced to ensure good acclimatisation for the summit. I really needed this, as there were times when I felt the headaches, and I did take altitude pills for summit day. The route takes you through different climate zones, so your whole world can change in a day. With altitude, the mountain becomes increasingly bare, losing the lush green of the lower slopes and revealing what was once molten rock deep inside the planet — and that’s before you even reach the glaciers! The crew were AMAZING and managed the serious task of getting us up the mountain safely, all with smiles and humour. The guides — Brian, Patrick, and Rasta — were so professional and lovely, keeping a steady pace and watchful attention so you were helped and guided before you could put a foot wrong. Emmanuel’s camp logistics were impressive, and he always greeted us with the warmest, most generous welcome. Juventus ensured we were served a feast every meal, complete with a flourish and an impressive costume. 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His driving was excellent — even while fielding constant “What’s that?” questions whenever we entered a park. I might have to come back to climb one of the other routes!Posted onGavin SVerified 10 (days) of the best. We completed the Lemosho Kilimanjaro climb with the 3 day safari bolt on option. The tour was really well organised and the guides were professional, friendly and experts making us feel safe and valued throughout. Kilimanjaro - Julius the chief guide is a leader in his field so we felt lucky to have him in charge but all the other guides were exceptional support. Big shout out to Bryan on his first trip as a guide bringing contagious enthusiasm to help us through any tough moments plus his legendary morning stretches to get us limbered up daily. Emmanuelle the camp manager also deserves a mention as the camp was always ready and immaculate regardless of conditions. 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