4-Day Magic of Ndutu Calving Season Safari End to Znzba

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

Drive from Arusha to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti Ecosystem)

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, meet your safari guide and depart at approximately 7:00 AM for Ndutu.

The journey covers approximately 280 km and takes around 6-7 hours, depending on road conditions and stops along the way.

Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying the beautiful highland scenery before reaching the open plains of Ndutu. Along the way, you may encounter wildlife as you enter the wider Serengeti ecosystem.

Arrive at Sero Tented Camp in the early afternoon, around 1:00-2:00 PM, for lunch and check-in.

Depending on your arrival time and road conditions, an afternoon game drive may be arranged to explore the surrounding plains.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day of Exploration in Ndutu Area ( Following Wildebeest Calving Events )

After an early breakfast at approximately 6:30 AM, head out at around 7:00 AM for a full-day game drive across the Ndutu plains.

This area is particularly rewarding during the Great Migration calving season, when large herds of wildebeest gather to give birth to their young.

Explore the grasslands, seasonal lakes and surrounding woodland while looking out for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants and giraffes.

The area is also known for predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas, which follow the migration herds.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Later, return to camp at approximately 4:30-5:00 PM for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu Game Drive, Later Drive Towards Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy breakfast at the camp before heading out at approximately 7:00 AM for a morning game drive in the Ndutu area.

Take advantage of the early hours to explore the plains and search for wildlife before beginning the journey towards the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Around 1:00 AM, begin the drive towards Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp.

The journey covers approximately 120 km and takes around 3-4 hours, road conditions and wildlife sightings along the way.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the excursion before continuing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in the changing landscapes as you approach the crater highlands.

Arrive at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp in the afternoon, around 4:00-5:00 PM, check in and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before dinner.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Tour, Later Return to Arusha & Transfer to Airport for Onwards Flight to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast at approximately 6:00 AM, depart for Ngorongoro Crater.

Drive to the crater descent road and begin your game drive at around 7:00 AM.

Descend into the crater and explore its diverse habitats, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and many other wildlife species.

With some luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the crater before ascending in the afternoon.

After the crater tour, drive towards Arusha Airport, covering approximately190 km from the crater area.

Allow around 3 to 4 hours for the road journey, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Arrive at Arusha Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, meet your transfer representative and continue to your hotel or beach accommodation for the next part of your holiday.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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