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WildlifeMigrationCalvingSeason Guide

Southern Plains Calving Season Guide 2027

When
Planning window only — calving is usually concentrated in February, but rainfall controls herd location and the strongest weeks vary.
Where
Ndutu and the southern short-grass plains
Price / access
Conservation, park and camp fees apply
Provisional planning date. Planning window only — calving is usually concentrated in February, but rainfall controls herd location and the strongest weeks vary.
Cheetahs on the short-grass calving plains of the Ndutu area, southern Serengeti ecosystem, Tanzania

Photo: Dmitrii Zhodzishskii · Unsplash License

About

A provisional February planning window for concentrated wildebeest calving on the short-grass plains around Ndutu and the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Rains govern the herds, so this is a season guide rather than a dated event.

Highlights

  • A season associated with newborn wildebeest and increased predator activity
  • Open southern plains can be excellent for wildlife photography

Practical tips

  • Base close to Ndutu or the southern plains to reduce daily transfer time
  • Keep dates flexible because rains move the herds
  • No ethical guide can guarantee a birth, hunt or particular sighting

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