$2,914 to $2,987 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your Maramatta safari representative and assisted with arrival formalities. Enjoy a scenic 1–1.5-hour drive to Arusha, passing rolling highlands, farmland, and local villages as your guide introduces Tanzania’s landscapes and culture. Check in at your lodge and relax before a welcome dinner and detailed safari briefing, covering the 5-day itinerary, calving season highlights, and essential travel tips. Overnight in Arusha, ready to begin your wildlife adventure the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast in Arusha, set off for Tarangire National Park on a scenic 2.5–3 hour drive through rolling countryside and Maasai villages. Upon arrival, enjoy a rewarding game drive in one of Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich parks, famous for vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and excellent birdlife. Expect encounters with lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests as you explore open savannahs and riverine habitats with your expert guide. Pause for a picnic lunch inside the park, immersed in the sounds of the wild, before continuing your afternoon game drive as the light softens and wildlife activity increases. In the late afternoon, depart Tarangire and continue to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight, resting ahead of tomorrow’s journey toward the Ndutu calving grounds.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto wa Mbu to Ndutu Region
Mto wa Mbu to Ndutu Region
After breakfast, begin your 5-Day Ndutu Safari with a scenic 3–4-hour drive from Mto wa Mbu to the wildlife-rich Ndutu region in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy beautiful savannah landscapes and views of traditional Maasai villages along the way.
Upon arrival, check in to your lodge or luxury tented camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Experience the spectacular wildebeest and zebra calving season, when thousands of newborns gather across the plains, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.
With your professional Big Time Adventures safari guide, discover the wonders of the Great Wildebeest Migration and enjoy exceptional wildlife and photography opportunities. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full Day Game Drive in Ndutu
Full Day Game Drive in Ndutu
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive across Ndutu and the southern Serengeti Plains, the heart of the wildebeest calving season. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras alongside newborn calves, while predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas roam the plains.
Your experienced Big Time Adventures guide will share insights into the Great Wildebeest Migration and help you discover the region’s incredible wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.
In the late afternoon, drive to your comfortable tented camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and an overnight stay, ready for your Ngorongoro Crater adventure the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater then drive to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport
Ngorongoro Crater then drive to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Explore the crater floor and spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the endangered black rhino, along with zebras, hippos, wildebeest, flamingos, and other wildlife.
Your Big Time Adventures guide will share insights into the crater’s unique ecosystem and rich biodiversity. After the game drive, enjoy a cultural visit to a Maasai village before driving back to Arusha for your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.
Your 5-Day Ndutu Safari ends with unforgettable memories of the calving season, incredible wildlife, and the stunning Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
