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5-Day Luxury Migration & Calving Season Safari – Ndutu Plains
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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.

Duration
5 Days
Capacity
Max 6 Guests
Rating
4.9 Feedback
Lodging
Boutique Safari Lodges
Overview

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.

Highlights

Key Expedition Advantages

Exceptional encounters and exclusive services provided on this journey.

Full Provision

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
The Expedition Journey

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
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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
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    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
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      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
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        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
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          Day 5: Final Game Drive & Departure

          ArushaGuest Responsibility (No Lodging)

          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

            Expedition Route

            Safari Navigation

            A visual representation of your journey across the majestic African landscapes.

            Guest Experiences

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            "A truly magnificent experience. The tour showed us parts of the wild we never expected to see."
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            "Professionalism at its peak. The guides were exceptionally knowledgeable about the heritage of the plains."
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            "Hands down the best tour company. They respect the wildlife while providing an intimate view."
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            Guest Satisfaction Rating

            "Our service is defined by the stories told after the sun has set. We are proud to maintain a 98% satisfaction rate."

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            Safari Details

            Safari5-Day Luxury Migration & Calving Season Safari – Ndutu Plains
            Duration5 Days
            LodgingPremium Safari Lodges
            CapacityMax 6 Guests
            Investment$9,212.00

            Adventure Information

            tour.startingFrom
            $18,424.00/ total
            Adults12+ years
            2
            Children3-11 years
            0
            Infants0-2 years
            0
            Total Amount$18,424.00

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            Travel Information

            Essential 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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