This itinerary covers Northern Tanzania’s wildlife highlights: Ndutu (1 night), famous for the Great Migration calving season (late December–March) and intense predator activity; Serengeti National Park – Central Serengeti (1 night), a prime area for big cats and abundant wildlife; and Ngorongoro Crater (1 night), celebrated for dramatic scenery and dense animal populations before returning to Arusha
(Ndutu Migration) - Ndutu, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
A 4-day safari from $1,550
From USD 1,550 per person
(Ndutu Migration) - Ndutu, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
A taste of what to expect…
Day 1 Arusha to Ndutu (South Serengeti)
Your safari begins at 8:00 AM with hotel pick-up in Arusha and a drive to Ndutu (approx. 5.5 hours, 260 km).
About 2 hours into the drive, enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the landscape changes from hilly forests to open green grasslands.
Upon arrival in Ndutu, enjoy a half-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Ndutu’s sweeping plains form part of the Great Migration route, hosting over 2 million wildebeest, plus thousands of zebras, antelopes, and gazelles.
Between December and April, the calving season attracts predators hunting the young wildebeest. Waterholes like Ndutu Lake and Lake Masek support abundant wildlife during the dry season.
Ndutu is home to six big cat species: lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, servals, and wildcats.
The day ends around 5:00 PM with transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight rest.
Day 2 Ndutu (South Serengeti) to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park and explore its vast, iconic grasslands “Serengeti” means “endless plains.”
The park spans 14,763 sq km and is home to the “Big Five” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard) as well as impalas and abundant plains game.
Look out for the Serengeti “kopjes,” granite boulders rising from the grasslands, providing shelter for wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the full-day game drive.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch along the way.
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest collapsed volcanic crater, surrounded by extinct volcanoes and home to around 30,000 animals at its watering holes.
End the day with dinner and overnight at your lodge or accommodation.
Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Arusha
On your final day, start early with a quick breakfast and descend around 6:30 AM into the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
Enjoy a 5-hour game drive across this 260 sq km volcanic caldera, spotting elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, lions, and other wildlife.
Have a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool before ascending the crater walls.
Drive approximately 4 hours back to Arusha, arriving around 6:00 PM, concluding your safari adventure with unforgettable memories.
Safari cost includes
- All transfers described on the program
- Hotels and lodges described on the program
- Meals described on the program
- Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari
- Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
- National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
- Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
- 24/7 phone support service
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Binoculars (1 pc per SUV)
- Medical kit
Safari cost excludes
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
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