5-Day Ndutu Great Migration Safari (Dec–Apr)

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Termite Tour Travel representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. After check-in, take time to relax and unwind as you prepare for the exciting safari adventures ahead.

You will overnight at golden Crest Hotel, peacefully nestled in the heart of Arusha and surrounded by beautiful Tanzanian scenery. This comfortable hotel provides the perfect setting to rest and recharge before beginning your unforgettable safari journey.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

In the morning, you will be collected from your accommodation in Arusha by your private, professional safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park. The drive follows a smooth tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains, dotted with acacia trees. Along the way, you may observe Maasai people in their vibrant traditional attire, riding bicycles, and traveling by donkey cart.
Upon arrival in Tarangire, a park renowned for its large elephant populations, you will begin an extensive game drive. From the open roof of your comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle, you will explore seasonal swamps, vast savannahs, and the life-sustaining Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of wildlife. Expect to see zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffes, and elephants, with the possibility of spotting lions hunting or leopards resting in the trees.
You will drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay, concluding a memorable safari experience.

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:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu to Ndutu

After breakfast, we leave Karatu and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu Area and here we'll start the game drive for this day with special attention to the great migration.
The great migration herds aggregate close to Lake Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro from December to April, here they find fresh food and big predators waiting for them. From January, it is the beginning of the calving season for wildebeests.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Ndutu Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ndutu to Ngorongoro highland

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will enjoy a final game drive in the Ndutu Area, taking advantage of the best wildlife viewing hours as the plains come alive with activity. Later in the afternoon, you will continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ngorongoro Crater was formed millions of years ago following the collapse of a massive volcano once believed to be taller than Mount Kilimanjaro. The crater is approximately 610 meters deep and covers about 304 square kilometers, supporting one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, with an estimated 25,000 large mammals.
After your final exploration of Ndutu and the scenic drive to the crater highlands, you will arrive at your accommodation on the crater rim, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by breathtaking views.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive, with a picnic lunch enjoyed on the crater floor. Often described as one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders, Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see highlight of any Tanzanian safari due to its remarkably high concentration of wildlife within a compact area.

As you explore the vast grasslands, swamps, and acacia woodlands, you are likely to encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, as well as elephants and buffalo. The crater is also one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the rare and endangered black rhinoceros, while more than 500 bird species add color and life to the landscape.

In the afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel of choice or directly to the airport, marking the end of your memorable safari adventure in Tanzania.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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