$1,605 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha & Optional City Tour
Arrival in Arusha & Optional City Tour
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an Arusha city tour, including visits to the renowned Cultural Heritage art gallery, bustling local markets, and the vibrant Maasai Market—ideal for cultural immersion and souvenir shopping.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Palace Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Ndutu
Arusha to Ndutu
After breakfast, you will depart for Ndutu in the southern Serengeti ecosystem, traveling through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route.
Between December and March, this region transforms into a vibrant wildlife haven during the calving season, when thousands of wildebeest and zebra calves are born each day. The short, nutrient-rich grasses provide an ideal nursery—offering ample grazing for the herds and open visibility that helps adults detect predators, creating a safer environment for the newborns.
In the afternoon, you will embark on an extensive game drive, witnessing the area’s remarkable wildlife activity until sunset. As evening falls, you’ll return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay, immersed in the natural sounds of the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Calving Season Experience
Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu – Calving Season Experience
After an early start, you may choose to head out on a sunrise game drive, returning to camp for a hearty breakfast before continuing with a full day of exploration in the Ndutu region. Alternatively, you can depart early with packed breakfast and lunch, allowing for an extended day in the bush and the opportunity to experience wildlife activity at first light.
This period is ideal for witnessing the calving season, as thousands of wildebeest and zebras give birth across the open plains, often drawing predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. You’ll spend the day immersed in this dramatic and captivating landscape before returning to camp after sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Your final safari day begins with an early departure around 6:30 a.m., following either a light breakfast at your lodge or a packed breakfast to enjoy en route. You’ll then travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.
Descend into the crater for an approximately 5-hour game drive, with excellent opportunities to spot a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, black rhinos, and possibly lions. The dramatic scenery and high concentration of animals make this an unforgettable safari highlight—so keep your camera ready.
After the game drive, you’ll ascend the crater rim and begin the roughly 4-hour drive back to Arusha. You will arrive in the evening, with drop-off at your preferred location in Arusha or a direct transfer to the airport, depending on your onward travel plans.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
