The Wildebeest Calving Season Safari offers one of nature’s most breathtaking wildlife spectacles — the birth of new life in the Southern Serengeti. Every year between January and March, over 500,000 wildebeest calves are born across the Ndutu plains, triggering intense predator-prey interactions and creating one of the best wildlife photography opportunities in Africa.
This 6-day safari lets travelers experience raw, authentic wilderness moments firsthand. Led by expert naturalist guides, you’ll explore the short-grass plains of Ndutu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the Great Migration slows for calving and survival takes center stage.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport and meet your expert guide from Heart of Serengeti. Transfer to a luxury or boutique lodge for a welcome dinner and safari briefing. Discuss seasonal wildlife behavior, calving patterns, and safety tips for observing predators and newborns.
Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Southern Serengeti, the prime location for the wildebeest calving season. Embark on your first afternoon game drive, observing large herds, migratory movement, and interactions between predators and newborns. Return to your lodge or tented camp for sunset drinks and a relaxed dinner.
All meals included
Spend the full day tracking calving herds with your guide. Witness newborn wildebeest taking their first steps, and predators strategically hunting in the area. Expert commentary explains behavior patterns, survival strategies, and ecosystem dynamics. Picnic lunch provided in a safe, scenic location. Evening reflection at camp allows for photography review and wildlife journaling.
All meals included
Morning and afternoon game drives focus on predator tracking around calving hotspots. Learn photography techniques to capture dynamic wildlife moments safely. Evening includes a sunset drive to observe herds gathering before nightfall and discussion on seasonal migration cycles.
All meals included
Explore surrounding areas of Southern Serengeti for smaller herds and lesser-seen wildlife species. Optional visit to local Maasai communities for cultural insights, linking human activity and wildlife conservation. Evening game drive captures last moments of the calving experience before dinner.
All meals included
Enjoy a final morning game drive to spot any remaining calving activity or predators before transferring back to Arusha. Optional debrief with your guide to discuss seasonal observations, photography highlights, and conservation insights. Depart from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport with unforgettable memories of the Southern Serengeti calving season.
Breakfast
Pax | Solo | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
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Price | $4860 | $2504 | $2229 | $2138 |
