6-Day The Wild Footsteps Lake Ndutu Serengeti & Crater

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha – Tarangire National Park (The Land of Giants)

Your adventure begins in Arusha, where your safari guide greets you for an early morning departure to Tarangire National Park, famed for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants. As you enter the park, the scenery transforms into a wildlife paradise filled with zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and a rich array of birdlife. The Tarangire River, a vital water source, attracts animals throughout the year, making it one of Tanzania’s most rewarding parks for game viewing. Enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch overlooking the river while watching herds gather to drink. In the afternoon, continue your game drive across the golden plains, where predators like lions and leopards often lurk in the tall grass. As the sun sets, drive to your lodge nestled in the bush, where dinner and a cozy evening under the starlit sky await.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (Journey to the Endless Plains)

After breakfast, set out toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination. The journey takes you through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills and Maasai villages. Upon entering Serengeti’s vast plains, you’ll be greeted by herds of wildebeest and zebras stretching as far as the eye can see a true spectacle of nature’s abundance. Enjoy your first thrilling game drive en route to your camp, where you might spot lions lounging under acacia trees, elephants wandering gracefully, or cheetahs scanning the horizon. Pause for a picnic lunch surrounded by the sounds of the wild before continuing your exploration. As evening falls, settle into your camp for a delicious dinner and storytelling by the campfire beneath a canopy of brilliant stars.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park (The Great Migration Unfolds)

Today is devoted entirely to exploring the Serengeti, home to one of nature’s most extraordinary events the Great Migration. Depending on the season, you’ll witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebras moving in search of greener pastures, trailed by hungry predators. Begin your day with a sunrise game drive, when the golden light brings the savannah to life. Spot elephants foraging in the distance, giraffes moving gracefully across the plains, and perhaps a leopard resting high in a tree. After a bush breakfast, continue your adventure deeper into the park, where every turn offers something new. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxed drive back to your lodge as the sun paints the horizon in fiery shades of orange and pink. This is Africa at its purest wild, vast, and unforgettable.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti – Lake Ndutu (The Calving Grounds of the Great Migration)

After breakfast, journey south toward Lake Ndutu, a seasonal lake located between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystems. This area is particularly famous between December and March when thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth to their young. The lush green plains provide the perfect backdrop for this miraculous event, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas eager to take advantage of the abundance of prey. Spend the day witnessing life’s greatest cycle birth, survival, and renewal in the heart of the African wilderness. Enjoy your picnic lunch surrounded by wildlife before continuing your game drive through this rich ecosystem. As evening approaches, return to your camp near the lake, where the air is filled with the sounds of the wild and the glow of the campfire warms your soul.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater Rim (The Journey to Eden)

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most breathtaking natural wonders. The route offers magnificent views as you pass through rolling hills, forests, and Maasai homesteads. Upon reaching the crater rim, pause to take in the panoramic vista of this vast volcanic caldera, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” On your way, you may stop at Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site where some of the earliest human fossils were discovered. In the afternoon, arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim, offering sweeping views of the lush landscape below. As you enjoy dinner, watch the mist drift across the crater and feel the magic of this ancient place settle around you.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha (Farewell to the Wild)

Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a sanctuary teeming with wildlife. The crater floor is home to over 25,000 animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. As you traverse the grasslands and acacia forests, witness the incredible density of wildlife thriving within this natural amphitheater. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a tranquil hippo pool before beginning your ascent back to the rim. With hearts full of awe and cameras full of unforgettable memories, start your return journey to Arusha. Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of a spectacular safari that will forever remain etched in your heart.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.