3-Day From Zanzibar Ndutu Migration Fly-in Safari

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

Arrival in Ndutu Following the Migraiton

Board your scheduled flight from Zanzibar to the Ndutu Area, which sits in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your private guide, and you will start your game drive in Ndutu.

The plains here are dotted with tall acacia trees and offer beautiful views of Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek. The Ndutu Area is known as the ancestral calving ground for migratory wildlife, especially the wildebeest migration. It is also a great place to see predators and enjoy the scenery. The short grass plains provide rich grazing for wildebeest cows, helping them produce strong milk and giving newborn calves a better chance to survive. The open land makes it easier for mothers to spot predators, which helps protect the calves. The area includes wide stretches of short grassland, soda lakes, marshes, and woodlands that support both resident and migrating animals.

Dinner and overnight at our carefully selected tented camp.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Ndutu Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ndutu Area Following teh Migration

After breakfast, we set out for a game drive in the Ndutu Area, which comes alive between January and March during the spectacular calving season.

Within a small window of two weeks between January and February, nearly 500,000 wildebeest calves are born, with up to 8,000 newborns arriving each day at the peak. This remarkable event attracts an abundance of predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, creating some of Africa's most dramatic and rewarding wildlife encounters.

The vast open plains provide excellent visibility for game viewing, while the sweeping landscapes and endless horizons create a truly immersive safari experience, where every drive reveals the incredible rhythm of life on the Serengeti ecosystem.

After an unforgettable day exploring the Ndutu plains, we head to your accommodaiton in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater - Departure

After an early breakfast, you’ll head out to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will enjoy an en route game drive as we continue towards the Ngorongoro Crater.
Starting at about 2,286 meters above sea level, you’ll descend roughly 610 meters to reach the crater floor, which sits at around 1,600 meters. This huge caldera, once an active volcano, now covers about 304 square kilometers and spans nearly 19 kilometers.

More than 30,000 animals live here year-round. This is one of the few places in Africa where you might see all of the "Big Five" together, as well as ostriches, hippos, hyenas, warthogs, flamingos, and zebras. Ngorongoro Crater is also one of the best places in the world to spot the endangered black rhino in the wild. The only animal you won’t find here is the giraffe.

After lunch and an extensive game drive, we depart to Arusha and straight to the airport, marking the end of our epic adventure.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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