4-Day Ndutu Calving Safari with Ngorongoro Crater Tour

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

Arusha to Ndutu

Depart Arusha in the morning and drive through scenic landscapes toward Ndutu, located in the southern Serengeti. Enjoy a welcome lunch upon arrival, then embark on your first afternoon game drive, spotting zebras, wildebeest, and maybe even lions in their natural habitat. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Ndutu.

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:

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

Fully game drive in Ndutu

Spend a full day in Ndutu, exploring the plains where the Great Migration takes place. Witness wildebeest calving, vast herds of zebras, and predators in action. Morning and afternoon game drives maximize wildlife sightings, with plenty of time for photography and relaxation at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ndutu to Central Serengeti

After morning wildlife viewing in the Ndutu region, journey north into the vast, iconic plains of the Serengeti. The drive itself is an immersive game drive as you traverse the transitional woodlands and open grasslands. Keep your eyes on the horizon for the park’s famous resident wildlife: towering giraffes grazing on acacia trees, herds of majestic elephants, swift predators like cheetahs on the plains, and countless zebras and wildebeest.

Arriving in the central Serengeti, often called Seronera, you enter a wildlife-rich haven known for its year-round animal concentrations. An afternoon game drive here offers spectacular sightings, with the chance to see prides of lions lounging on rocky kopjes or leopards draped over tree branches. As the sun sets, painting the sky in brilliant colors, you'll retire to your comfortable lodge or authentic camp, falling asleep to the unforgettable sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Following an early breakfast, you'll journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The highlight is descending 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Enjoy a thrilling half-day game drive across the crater floor, a unique, self-contained ecosystem often called "Africa's Eden." Here, you have an excellent chance to spot the iconic Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino—alongside zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and flamingos, all against a breathtaking natural backdrop.

After an unforgettable wildlife experience, ascend the crater rim and begin the scenic drive back to Arusha. This journey offers final views of Tanzania's rich landscapes. Upon arrival in Arusha by late afternoon, your memorable safari adventure concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport, leaving you with incredible memories of the crater's concentrated wildlife spectacle.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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