
5-Day Luxury Migration & Calving Season Safari – Ndutu Plains5 Days Ultimate Wildlife Experience
Witness the extraordinary Great Migration calving season on the golden Ndutu Plains — one of Africa's most tender wildlife spectacles — elevated by a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti.
The Safari Experience
A meticulously planned adventure through the heart of the wild.
Experience one of the natural world's most awe-inspiring
events — the Great Migration calving season on Tanzania's Ndutu Plains — on
this exclusive 5-day luxury safari. Between January and March, over half a
million wildebeest calves are born on the short-grass plains in a remarkable
survival spectacle, attracting lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas in search
of prey. Based at the acclaimed Lemala Ndutu Camp, you enjoy unrivalled access
to the migrating herds and the broader Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The
highlight is a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti —
floating silently above the golden plains as Africa awakens below. A truly
once-in-a-lifetime Tanzanian safari experience.
Key Expedition Advantages
Exceptional encounters and exclusive services provided on this journey.
Inclusions & Logistics
What's Included
- • All-inclusive accommodation at Lemala Ndutu Camp (meals, activities, beverages)
- • 1 night at Hamerkop House by Lemala, Arusha (all inclusive)
- • Domestic return flight Arusha/Ndutu/Arusha
- • Sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti
- • All game drives with expert English-speaking guide
- • Entrance fees to all national parks and conservation areas
- • Concession fees
- • 2 litres mineral water per person per day, tea and coffee
- • Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Insurance
- • 18% VAT (Government Tax) included in safari costing
Safari Exclusions
- • International flights to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- • Tanzania tourist visa fees
- • Travel insurance
- • Gratuities (tips for guides and camp staff)
- • Personal expenses and souvenirs
- • Alcoholic beverages (where not specified)
- • Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- • Mandatory Travel Insurance – Tanzania & Zanzibar; Adults USD $44 per person, Children (3–17) $22
- • Passengers Facilitation Fee (PFF)/VI-Tax for international air travel USD $90 per person
Daily Safari Experience
Explore the vast landscapes from sunrise to sunset as we take you through our exclusive paths.

Day 1: Arrival Arusha – Hamerkop House by Lemala
Your adventure begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you are warmly welcomed and transferred to the charming Hamerkop House by Lemala in Arusha. Spend your first evening in Tanzania relaxing in this elegant boutique property, savouring gourmet cuisine as anticipation builds for the wildlife spectacle ahead.
Daily Highlights
Dining & Meals
Breakfast

Day 2: Flight to Ndutu – Afternoon Game Drive
Depart from Arusha Airport on your scheduled flight to Ndutu Airstrip, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania's landscapes. Arrive refreshed and ready for your first afternoon game drive on the calving plains, where vast wildebeest herds and their newborn calves graze alongside zebra, gazelle, and watchful predators
Daily Highlights
Dining & Meals
All Inclusive

Day 3: Full Day on the Ndutu Calving Plains
Dedicate the entire day to exploring the Ndutu Plains with your expert driver-guide. Witness the miracle of life as newborn wildebeest calves take their first wobbly steps, and observe the drama of predator-prey interactions across the short-grass plains. Hundreds of thousands of animals create a living, breathing spectacle unlike anything else on Earth.
Daily Highlights
Dining & Meals
All Inclusive

Day 4: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti
Rise before dawn for the highlight of your safari — a magical hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti. As the first golden light paints the horizon, drift silently above the plains spotting wildlife from a bird's-eye perspective before a traditional champagne breakfast in the bush. The afternoon brings another rewarding game drive on the Ndutu Plains.
Daily Highlights
Dining & Meals
All Inclusive

Day 5: Final Game Drive & Departure
Enjoy a final morning game drive on the calving plains before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your flight home, carrying the extraordinary memories of Tanzania's most tender and dramatic wildlife event.
Daily Highlights
Dining & Meals
Breakfast • Lunch
Safari Navigation
A visual representation of your journey across the majestic African landscapes.
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Safari Details
Adventure Information
Have questions about this tour?
+255 787 MAASAI-1Essential Safari FAQ
When is the calving season in Ndutu?
The calving season typically occurs from late January through March, when over half a million wildebeest calves are born on the Ndutu Plains. This period offers extraordinary wildlife viewing with newborn calves and active predators.
Is the hot air balloon safari safe?
Hot air balloon safaris in the Serengeti are operated by experienced, licensed operators with an excellent safety record. Flights are conducted at sunrise when weather conditions are optimal.
What predators can I expect to see during calving season?
Calving season concentrates lion prides, cheetah families, leopards, hyena clans, and wild dogs on the Ndutu Plains, making it one of the best times of year for predator sightings in Africa.
Is Lemala Ndutu Camp a permanent or seasonal camp?
Lemala Ndutu is a seasonal luxury tented camp operating during the calving season (approximately December to March/April). It is positioned perfectly within the Ndutu ecosystem for prime wildlife access.
Can this safari be combined with Zanzibar?
Absolutely. We can extend your trip with a Zanzibar beach stay for the perfect Tanzania safari-and-sea combination. Contact us for a customised itinerary and pricing
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