CT-13 · Camptrek · Itinerary reference

Ndutu calving season & the great plains

Travel from Amboseli into northern Tanzania, with time in Ndutu and the Serengeti before continuing to the Mara.

14 days · Kenya / Tanzania

Amboseli → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Crater → Ndutu → Serengeti → Maasai Mara

Camptrek · Ndutu calving season & the great plains

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Designed for January–March calving. Obtain new 2027 rates rather than relying on the 2026 table. The source notes shared lodge-run wildlife activities and excludes solo bookings.

Journey overview

Travel from Amboseli into northern Tanzania, with time in Ndutu and the Serengeti before continuing to the Mara.

Lodges and tented camps
Private trip with potentially shared lodge-run game activities
Limited accommodation and destination changes
Source excludes solo bookings; clarify solo rates
Dates by availability; check child activity rules

Source platform: Camptrek. Operator: Camptrek Safaris. This independently prepared reference does not represent a WeGoSafari field journey.

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Ndutu calving season & the great plains

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Day 1Itinerary days 1NairobiApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 1–3Itinerary days 1–3AmboseliApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 3–4Itinerary days 3–4Lake ManyaraApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 4–6Itinerary days 4–6Ngorongoro CraterApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 6–8Itinerary days 6–8NdutuApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 8–11Itinerary days 8–11SerengetiApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 11–14Itinerary days 11–14Maasai MaraApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 14Itinerary days 14NairobiApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.

Daily areas and overnight options

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Days 1–2

Nairobi → Amboseli → Amboseli

Day 1 · Drive to Amboseli, about 240 km and 4–5 hours. After lunch, explore the park by vehicle; Kilimanjaro views depend on cloud cover. Lunch and dinner are listed.

Day 2 · Explore Amboseli on morning and afternoon drives, with time at the lodge between outings. Focus on wetland wildlife, elephants and mountain scenery when visible.

Day 1 · Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2 · Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate: 240 km · 4–5 hours

Overnight choices for these days

AAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge

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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge · Guest room

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge · Dining area

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge · Swimming pool

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge · Terrace and view

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge · Property setting

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BElewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

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Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli · Terrace and view

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli · Guest room

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli · Dining area

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli · Property setting

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli · Exterior and setting

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CTawi Lodge

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Day 3

Amboseli → Lake Manyara

Cross into Tanzania at Namanga and continue to Manyara, around 250 km and 5–6 hours including border formalities. Explore its forest and lakeshore after lunch.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate: 250 km · 5–6 hours

Accommodation choices

ALake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

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Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Exterior and setting

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Guest room

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Dining area

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Swimming pool

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Bathroom

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BEscarpment Luxury Lodge

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Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Exterior and setting

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Guest room

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Lounge

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Bathroom

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Swimming pool

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Terrace and view

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CKilimamoja Lodge

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Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Exterior and setting

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Guest room

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Dining area

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Bathroom

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Deck and view

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Days 4–5

Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro → Ngorongoro

Day 4 · Ascend to the Ngorongoro highlands after breakfast, about 60 km away. Arrive for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure before tomorrow’s crater descent.

Day 5 · Descend early for a crater drive, stop for a picnic lunch and continue wildlife viewing before returning to the lodge. The source allows approximately 5–6 hours for the outing.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4 · Travel estimate: 60 km · 1.5–2 hours
Day 5 · Travel estimate: 5–6 hours

Overnight choices for these days

ANgorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

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Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp · Exterior and setting

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp · Dining area

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp · Terrace and view

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BNgorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection

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Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Exterior and setting

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Guest room

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Dining area

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Bathroom

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Lobby

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Property setting

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Terrace and view

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CNeptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

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Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge · Exterior and setting

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge · Guest room

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge · Dining area

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge · Swimming pool

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge · Bathroom

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge · Terrace and view

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Days 6–7

Ngorongoro → Ndutu → Ndutu

Day 6 · Travel to Ndutu, approximately 150 km and 3–4 hours, then explore after lunch. This itinerary targets the January–March calving period, while herd positions remain dependent on conditions.

Day 7 · Spend the day following wildlife activity across Ndutu, with flexible guiding for photography and predator viewing. Calving and hunting events cannot be guaranteed.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate: 150 km · 3–4 hours

Overnight choices for these days

ANdutu Wilderness Camp

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Ndutu Wilderness Camp · Exterior and setting

Ndutu Wilderness Camp · Property setting

BLake Masek Tented Lodge

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Lake Masek Tented Lodge · Property setting

Lake Masek Tented Lodge · Exterior and setting

Lake Masek Tented Lodge · Terrace and view

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CLake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

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Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge · Guest room

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge · Bathroom

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge · Exterior and setting

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge · Dining area

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge · Swimming pool

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Days 8–10

Ndutu → Serengeti → Serengeti

Day 8 · Continue north to central Serengeti, about 180 km and 4–5 hours. After lunch, explore the Seronera Valley and its resident wildlife.

Day 9 · Take morning and afternoon Serengeti drives through riverine habitats and open plains, with meals and rest coordinated around the day’s route.

Day 10 · Explore further Serengeti habitats with routes adapted to wildlife movement. A sunrise balloon safari is explicitly available at extra cost.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate: 180 km · 4–5 hours

Overnight choices for these days

ANeptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp

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Neptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp · Exterior and setting

Neptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp · Guest room

Neptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp · Dining area

Neptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp · Swimming pool

Neptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp · Bathroom

Neptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp · Spa facilities

Neptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp · Lounge

Neptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp · Terrace and view

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BMeliá Serengeti Lodge member of Meliá Collection

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Melia Serengeti Lodge · Exterior and setting

Melia Serengeti Lodge · Surrounding landscape

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CSerengeti Explorer

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Serengeti Explorer By Elewana · Exterior and setting

Serengeti Explorer By Elewana · Guest room

Serengeti Explorer By Elewana · Dining area

Serengeti Explorer By Elewana · Swimming pool

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Days 11–13

Serengeti → Maasai Mara → Maasai Mara

Day 11 · Leave early for the Isebania crossing and continue into the Mara. Allow the source’s 7–8 hours including formalities; a short late drive depends on arrival time.

Day 12 · Spend a full day across the Mara’s plains and river systems, tailoring game drives to current wildlife activity and photographic opportunities.

Day 13 · Explore another part of the Mara as conditions and access allow. A Maasai village visit costs extra; the day concludes with the planned farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate: 250 km · 7–8 hours

Overnight choices for these days

AMara Intrepids Camp

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Mara Intrepids Camp · Exterior and setting

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BMara Serena Safari Lodge

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Mara Serena Safari Lodge · Exterior and setting

Mara Serena Safari Lodge · Swimming pool

Mara Serena Safari Lodge · Property setting

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CJW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge

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JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge · Exterior and setting

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge · Guest room

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge · Spa facilities

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge · Property setting

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge · Deck and view

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Day 14

Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Take a brief final drive after breakfast and return to Nairobi, around 280 km and 5–6 hours. Finish at the hotel or airport; only breakfast is listed.

Meals: Breakfast
Travel estimate: 280 km · 5–6 hours

Tour ends; no overnight stay included.

Published rates per person

USD reference rates per person for two adults sharing. Confirm travel dates for any season-only quotation.

Source checked 2026-10-12. Confirm the final room category, price and availability with the operator.

Source rate schedule · per person
Departure period	Solo / one room	Two people / one room
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026	On request	US$ 8,736

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Inclusions & exclusions

Included

Non-resident park entry charges
Scheduled activities, excluding optional extras
Listed accommodation at the standard quoted category
Scheduled transport, excluding optional upgrades
Taxes and VAT included in the quoted arrangement
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Meals specified for each day
Drinks explicitly specified in the itinerary

Excluded

International flights to and from your home country
Extra nights before or after the itinerary
Tips; the source suggests US$10 per traveller per day
Personal spending, visas and individual travel insurance
Later government increases in taxes or park charges

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Reference / personFrom US$ 8,736Two adults travelling · one shared roomJan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

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