5-Day Ndutu Camping Safari

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

Arusha – Ndutu Area

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, traveling west toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The scenic drive passes through picturesque highlands, local villages, and lush coffee plantations before entering the wildlife-rich conservation area. Along the route, keep an eye out for zebras, giraffes, antelopes, elephants, and various bird species. After descending into the Ndutu region, located within the southern Serengeti ecosystem, enjoy your first exciting game drive through the vast open plains where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather during the migration season. Depending on the time of arrival, you may already witness newborn calves, predators resting after a hunt, or cheetahs scanning the plains for prey. As the sun sets over the African wilderness, head to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of nature.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu

Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Ndutu Area, one of Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife destinations during the calving season. Early mornings provide excellent opportunities to witness predator activity as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras across the short-grass plains. During this remarkable season, thousands of calves are born each day, creating unforgettable scenes of newborn animals taking their first steps while mothers carefully protect them from nearby predators. Your experienced safari guide will navigate through different habitats, including open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and seasonal wetlands, ensuring the best possible wildlife viewing opportunities. A picnic lunch is served in the bush, allowing you to maximize your time in the field before continuing the afternoon game drive. Return to your camp in the evening after an exciting day filled with extraordinary wildlife encounters and spectacular photography.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Ndutu

Continue your exploration of the diverse landscapes surrounding Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, both of which attract abundant wildlife throughout the migration season. The lakes provide water for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and numerous bird species, while the surrounding plains remain crowded with wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Throughout the day, search for elusive leopards resting in acacia trees, cheetahs hunting across the plains, and prides of lions closely following the migrating herds. Every game drive offers unique wildlife encounters, making no two days the same. The beautiful scenery, dramatic skies, and endless plains create exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable memories. As evening approaches, return to your camp for dinner while reflecting on another incredible day in one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Safari – Central Serengeti

Enjoy a leisurely game drive as you leave the Ndutu region and travel north toward the iconic Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera Valley. This wildlife-rich corridor supports abundant resident animals throughout the year, making it one of the best places in Africa to observe predators. Along the journey, continue spotting elephants, giraffes, topis, hartebeests, and large herds of plains game while scanning the rocky kopjes for lions resting in the shade. Upon reaching Central Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive through its vast grasslands and river valleys in search of leopards, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous other wildlife species. The combination of resident wildlife and seasonal migration creates exceptional game-viewing opportunities before you settle into your camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti – Arusha

Begin your final safari day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and the golden sunrise provides perfect conditions for photography. This is an excellent opportunity to search for predators returning from their nighttime hunts or witness elephants, giraffes, and antelopes beginning their day across the Serengeti plains. After breakfast, depart the park and journey back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way. Stop for lunch before continuing to Arusha, where your unforgettable safari concludes in the late afternoon. You will leave with incredible memories of the Great Migration calving season, remarkable wildlife encounters, and some of Tanzania's most spectacular natural landscapes.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.