3-Day Ndutu Calving Migration & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Southern Serengeti National Park

Morning: You’ll be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha City and driven to the southern Serengeti, known as Ndutu. This area offers exceptional wildlife viewing during the green season (December–March), when around 8,000 wildebeest calves are born daily. Ndutu is also famous for its big cats—lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, serval, and African wildcat—along with many other species.

Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park surrounded by breathtaking views.

Afternoon: Continue your game drive through the Ndutu plains before heading to your comfortable tented camp nestled in the wilderness.

Dinner & Evening: Savor dinner at the camp and unwind under the starry African sky.

Main Destination:

Southern 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:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Southern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Southern Serengeti’s Ndutu area, home to Lake Ndutu—an alkaline lake that still attracts wildlife for drinking. From December to April, this region hosts the spectacular wildebeest migration, filling the plains with vast herds, elephants, birds, and numerous predators. As the sun sets, you’ll head to your lodge at the Ngorongoro Crater rim for dinner and relaxation. Nestled just a few hundred meters from the rim, Rhino Lodge provides the perfect base to explore the Ngorongoro Crater and take in its breathtaking scenery before your next adventure begins.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Pakulala Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha/ Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast at 6:00 AM, you’ll depart the lodge for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a two-hour scenic drive to the park gate. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch in the wild. Later in the afternoon, you’ll head back to Arusha city or Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be Dropped off, marking the end of your unforgettable safari. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the crater offers incredible wildlife encounters — from the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino) to flamingos and countless bird species. The lush landscape and abundance of animals make Ngorongoro one of Africa’s most magical and diverse safari destinations.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.