5 Days Ndutu Migration Safari
Overview
Embark on a 5-day safari starting in Ndutu during the Great Migration’s calving season, where thousands of wildebeest give birth, attracting predators and creating unmatched wildlife action. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder rich with diverse wildlife and a prime spot to see the rare black rhino. End your adventure in Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds, abundant birdlife, and iconic baobab-studded landscapes.
Itinerary Details
DAY 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
After arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro / Arusha), your private driver guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Arusha City
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast Only
DAY 2-3: Arusha to Ndutu (following the great migration)
Start your adventure from Arusha with a scenic drive to Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti, the heart of the Great Migration. Spend two nights surrounded by vast plains where thousands of wildebeest gather for the calving season, creating thrilling predator-prey action. Enjoy game drives capturing the incredible wildlife and breath-taking landscapes before relaxing at your lodge each evening, embracing the magic of the Serengeti wilderness.
Destination: Ndutu
Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 4: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing drive.
Undoubtedly, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth wonder of the world’, the Crater has achieved world renown, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment.
There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! Undeniably, it is one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros. Furthermore, the park is home to the entirety of The Big Five. It is particularly good place to see lions, herds of wildebeest, zebras and cape buffalo year-round.
A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to your lodge in Karatu, arriving late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 5: Tarangire National Park to Arusha
After an early breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park, in northern Tanzania, is celebrated for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and remarkable biodiversity. The park’s lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts large concentrations of wildlife, particularly during the dry season, offering exceptional game viewing opportunities. Visitors can encounter lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and an impressive array of over 500 bird species. Its scenic beauty and rich wildlife make Tarangire a must-visit safari destination year-round.
After lunch at a designated picnic site, we finalize our game drive and head back to Arusha city either at your accommodation if you wish to stay longer or at the airport to catch your flight to your next destination
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Price Included
- Professional Safari Guide
- Toyota Landcruiser 4×4 with Pop-up roofs
- Unlimited drinking water inside the safari vehicle
- Government tax
- AMREF (Flying doctors’ insurance)
- Tea, Coffee & some soft drinks inside the safari vehicle + some snacks
- All accommodation mentioned above
- Binoculars
Price Excluded
- International & Domestic Flights
- Visas & Passports
- Tips for camp staff, guide(s) & lodges
- Personal items