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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Drivve from Arusha to Ndutu Plains ( Sothern Serengeti )

Drivve from Arusha to Ndutu Plains ( Sothern Serengeti )

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

The journey covers approximately 250-280 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 done 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
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full Day of Exploration in Ndutu Plains

Full Day of Exploration in Ndutu Plains

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)

Day 3

Ndutu Game drive & Drive Towards Ngorongoro Highlands for Overnight

Ndutu Game drive & Drive Towards Ngorongoro Highlands for Overnight

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 1:00-1:30 PM, begin the drive towards Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp.

The journey covers approximately 120 km and takes around 3 hours, depending on the route, 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)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha City

Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha City

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, begin the return journey to Arusha, covering approximately 190 km from the crater area, including the drive out of the conservation area.

The journey takes around 3 - 4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Arrive in Arusha at approximately 5:30 to 7:00 PM, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or preferred location, marking the end of your safari.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
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)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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