$2,230 to $2,335 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), meet your Big Time Adventures representative and transfer in a comfortable vehicle to your lodge in Arusha, passing rolling highlands, farmland, and local villages. Settle in and enjoy the serene surroundings before a welcome dinner and safari briefing covering wildlife highlights, the Ndutu calving season, and safety tips. Relax at the lodge and prepare for the wildlife-focused adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Outpost Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast in Arusha, travel approximately 125 km to Tarangire National Park, passing rolling hills, farmland, and traditional Maasai villages. Explore the park’s open savannahs, riverine forests, and iconic baobab trees, where large elephant herds roam alongside lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wilderness, then continue your afternoon game drive with insights from your professional guide. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight, preparing for the next day’s journey to Ndutu and the calving season.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu - Ndutu Area
Karatu - Ndutu Area
After breakfast in Karatu, travel 3–4 hours to the Ndutu area, passing Maasai villages and open savannahs. Settle into your lodge before an afternoon game drive to witness the wildebeest and zebra calving season, when thousands of newborns take their first steps and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are active. Your guide provides insights into predator-prey dynamics, animal behavior, and migration patterns. Return to your lodge in Ndutu for dinner and overnight, enjoying the serene surroundings and the sounds of Africa’s untamed wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu Plains
Ndutu Plains
After breakfast at your lodge, spend the day exploring the southern Serengeti plains during the wildebeest and zebra calving season. Observe newborn calves taking their first steps, while lions, cheetahs, and hyenas navigate predator-prey dynamics. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the plains and continue the afternoon game drive, photographing abundant wildlife and the sweeping acacia-dotted landscapes. In the late afternoon, transfer to a lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight, preparing for the crater tour the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
After breakfast at your lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descend into the crater for a half-day of wildlife viewing. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, zebras, and hippos against the dramatic volcanic landscape. Visit a Maasai village to learn about local traditions and their connection to the land. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, passing rolling hills, farmland, and villages, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your return home, reflecting on five days of remarkable wildlife, landscapes, and cultural encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
