4-Day Ultimate Nothern Serengeti Ndutu Wildlife&Culture

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

Arusha - Tarangire National Park then transfer by Road to Karatu

You’ll be picked up by your driver-guide in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle from your hotel or the airport. After a brief orientation, your journey begins with a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park.

Your morning unfolds in one of Tanzania’s most enchanting reserves where towering baobab trees, sweeping savannahs, and diverse wildlife await. Spot large elephant herds, graceful giraffes, zebras, lions, and many more species as you explore the park’s vibrant ecosystem. Tarangire’s dramatic landscapes, dotted with hills and extending toward Lake Burunge, make it a photographer’s dream.

Midday, enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch at one of the park’s viewpoints before continuing your game drive. In the evening, you’ll head to Marera Valley Lodge for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Meal plan: Picnic lunch, dinner, and drinking water.

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:

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

Karatu to Ndutu Area – Into the Cradle of the Wildebeest

You’ll be picked up from your lodge and warmly greeted by your driver-guide before beginning a stunning journey toward the southern Serengeti home to the legendary Ndutu Plains. As you travel, the scenery unfolds into sweeping savannahs and woodlands rich with life. Ndutu is famed for its incredible concentrations of wildlife, especially during the migration season when vast herds of wildebeest and zebras blanket the landscape and predators follow closely behind.
Spend your day immersed in this wildlife haven, capturing unforgettable moments as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other animals roam freely across the plains. After a thrilling day of game viewing, you’ll return to Sero Tented Camp your serene sanctuary nestled deep in the Serengeti. Enjoy a delicious dinner as the sounds of the wild surround you, then unwind under a sky full of stars.
Meal plan: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner, and drinking water.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu plains - Ngorongoro Crater

Rise early for a smooth descent into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater one of Earth’s most extraordinary natural wonders. As you enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the scenery becomes increasingly spectacular, culminating at the crater rim, where a sweeping panoramic view will leave you breathless. Formed around 3 million years ago, this vast 20 km² volcanic caldera is the world’s largest unbroken crater and a sanctuary for incredible wildlife.

Inside the crater, nature thrives like nowhere else. This is one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino. Hyenas, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, and countless bird species create a vibrant, unforgettable safari atmosphere.

After an enriching day of exploration, you'll continue to Lake Eyasi, where dinner and a peaceful overnight stay await at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Your package includes breakfast, packed lunches, dinner, and drinking water.

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:

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi cultural Tour

Awake to a world unlike any other as you step into the lives of the Datoga and Hadzabe tribes. Your morning begins with the Hadzabe one of the last true hunter-gatherer communities on Earth. You’ll join them on a traditional hunt, observe their unique survival skills, and experience their energetic dances and storytelling.

Lake Eyasi, a shallow seasonal salt lake along the Great Rift Valley, provides a stunning backdrop for this cultural immersion. Here, the Hadzabe, Datoga, and Mbulu peoples have lived for generations. Your visit with the Hadzabe offers a rare glimpse into their timeless way of life how they hunt, craft tools, and live in harmony with nature.

After a picnic lunch, you’ll begin your journey back, continuing to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure.

Your package includes breakfast, packed lunches, and drinking water.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

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.