14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildebeest Calving Safari
This 14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildebeest Calving Safari is designed for travelers seeking one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife experiences during the legendary wildebeest calving season between January and March.
Combining Kenya’s iconic landscapes with Tanzania’s world-renowned migration routes, this journey offers an exceptional opportunity to witness thousands of newborn wildebeest arriving on the nutrient-rich plains of Ndutu and Southern Serengeti while predators closely follow the migration herds.
Beginning in Nairobi, the safari travels through Amboseli National Park beneath the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro before crossing into Tanzania to explore Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, and the vast Serengeti ecosystem.
The adventure then continues back into Kenya with an exciting air transfer to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, where remarkable wildlife viewing and luxurious safari experiences await before returning to Nairobi.
Throughout the journey, guests enjoy expertly guided game drives in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle, carefully selected accommodations, breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the chance to witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
This privately guided safari perfectly combines wildlife density, scenic beauty, photography opportunities, and authentic East African safari experiences.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
This safari is perfect for:
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Wildlife enthusiasts seeking the best wildebeest calving experience.
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Photographers looking for predator-prey interactions and dramatic wildlife moments.
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Couples seeking a romantic and unforgettable safari holiday.
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Families wanting a comprehensive East Africa safari adventure.
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First-time visitors wanting to experience both Kenya and Tanzania in one trip.
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Travelers seeking a privately guided safari with seamless logistics.
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Great Migration enthusiasts wanting to witness the calving season.
Why This Safari Best
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Combines Kenya and Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations in one journey.
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Specifically timed for the wildebeest calving season between January and March.
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Exceptional opportunities to witness predator action in Ndutu and Southern Serengeti.
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Visits the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Includes Amboseli’s famous elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro views.
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Extensive game viewing in Serengeti National Park.
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Air transfer from Serengeti region to Masai Mara maximizes safari time and comfort.
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Excellent chance to encounter the Big Five and numerous other species.
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Ideal balance of wildlife, scenery, comfort, and adventure.
Tour Highlights
Witness thousands of wildebeest calves being born on the Ndutu Plains.
Search for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards hunting during calving season.
Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park.
Explore the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara National Park.
Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
Experience extensive game drives across the endless Serengeti plains.
Enjoy a scenic air transfer into Kenya’s legendary Masai Mara.
Search for the Big Five in some of Africa’s finest safari destinations.
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Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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day_1
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Upon arrival in Nairobi, meet your professional safari guide and begin your journey south toward Amboseli National Park.
The drive passes through scenic Kenyan countryside before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across Amboseli's open plains.
Famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the park offers excellent opportunities to encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals:Â Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Nairobi to Amboseli | Approx. 240 km | 4-5 hours
Accommodation Option A
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_2
Full Day Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.
The park’s swamps, fed by underground streams from Mount Kilimanjaro, attract abundant wildlife throughout the year.
Search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species while enjoying some of Africa’s most iconic photographic scenery.
Return to camp after a rewarding day of wildlife viewing.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Full-day game drives
Accommodation Option A
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_3
Amboseli – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Kenya-Tanzania border and complete immigration formalities before continuing toward Lake Manyara National Park.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive through this scenic park known for groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions.
The diverse habitats provide excellent opportunities to observe a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Amboseli to Lake Manyara | Approx. 250 km | 5-6 hours
Accommodation Option A
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_4
Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park before departing for the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Travel through beautiful landscapes and traditional Maasai territories before arriving at your lodge perched on the crater rim.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon enjoying spectacular views over one of Africa’s most famous natural wonders.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro | Approx. 80 km | 2-3 hours
Accommodation Option A
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_5
Full Day Ngorongoro Crater
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of exceptional wildlife viewing.
The crater floor supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.
Search for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and numerous bird species.
The unique ecosystem offers excellent chances of encountering the Big Five before ascending back to your lodge in the evening.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Full-day crater exploration
Accommodation Option A
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_6
Ngorongoro – Ndutu
Depart for the Ndutu region, the heart of the Great Migration calving season between January and March.
The fertile short-grass plains attract massive concentrations of wildebeests preparing to give birth.
Afternoon game drives focus on migration herds and the predators that closely follow them, creating some of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife encounters.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Ngorongoro to Ndutu | Approx. 90 km | 3 hours
Accommodation Option A
Ndutu Wilderness Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_7
Full Day Ndutu Calving Experience
Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu ecosystem.
During the calving season, thousands of wildebeest calves are born daily, attracting lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals.
Enjoy extensive game drives across the open plains while your guide positions you for remarkable wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
This is often considered the most exciting phase of the Great Migration cycle.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Full-day game drives
Accommodation Option A
Ndutu Wilderness Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_8
Ndutu – Central Serengeti
After breakfast, continue north into the vast Serengeti National Park, one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations.
The journey itself becomes a game drive as wildlife appears throughout the endless plains.
Arrive in Central Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for resident predators and abundant plains game.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Ndutu to Serengeti | Approx. 150 km | 4-5 hours
Accommodation Option A
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_9
Full Day Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti.
The region supports healthy populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and countless antelope species.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide outstanding opportunities to observe predator behavior and enjoy the spectacular scenery that has made Serengeti famous worldwide.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Full-day game drives
Accommodation Option A
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_10
Full Day Serengeti National Park
Another full day allows for deeper exploration of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Your guide will tailor the day's activities according to recent wildlife movements and sightings.
Visit different sectors of the park in search of unique wildlife encounters while enjoying one of the richest safari experiences available anywhere in Africa.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Full-day game drives
Accommodation Option A
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_11
Serengeti – Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a final morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled flight toward Kenya’s Masai Mara ecosystem.
Upon arrival, transfer to your safari camp and enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, renowned for exceptional predator sightings and abundant wildlife.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Air Transfer & Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Serengeti to Masai Mara
Accommodation Option A
Mara Intrepids Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
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Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Masai Mara.
The reserve offers year-round wildlife viewing and supports large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and countless plains game.
Game drives across the rolling savannahs reveal spectacular wildlife interactions while providing incredible photography opportunities.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Full-day game drives
Accommodation Option A
Mara Intrepids Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
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Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy another rewarding day of game drives in the Masai Mara.
Explore different sections of the reserve in search of unique sightings and memorable wildlife encounters.
The final safari day allows for relaxed exploration and appreciation of one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations before returning to camp for a farewell dinner.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Full-day game drives
Accommodation Option A
Mara Intrepids Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_14
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of an extraordinary East African wildebeest calving safari adventure.
Meals:Â Breakfast & Lunch
Transport:Â Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Masai Mara to Nairobi | Approx. 280 km | 5-6 hours
Accommodation Option A
No Accommodation (end of the tour)
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
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Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
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