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Calving Season in Southern Serengeti

6 Days

Trip info

  • Luxury, Midrange
  • January – March
  • January to December
  • Guided, private, group
  • 4x4

Overview

During this period, wildebeest herds gather on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti (particularly in the Ndutu region) to give birth almost simultaneously. This creates a prime predator-prey dynamic, with lions, cheetahs, and hyenas taking advantage of abundant, vulnerable newborns.

Trip Highlights

  • Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas take advantage of abundant newborns.
  • Thousands of wildebeest giving birth in a short window, attracting predators.
  • Big 5 Sightings: Opportunity to see lions and rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Photographic Opportunities: Calving scenes, predator action, and sweeping short-grass plains.
  • Lower Crowds: Although peak holiday season can affect January, post-holiday weeks tend to see fewer visitors.