5-Day Day Ndutu Calving Season & Ngorongoro Crater

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver and transferred to Arusha Planet Lodge. Located in a peaceful setting in Arusha, this comfortable mid-range lodge offers spacious rooms, beautiful gardens, a swimming pool and restaurant facilities. After check-in, enjoy some time to relax following your journey. Later, meet your safari consultant and professional guide for a detailed safari briefing covering the itinerary, wildlife experiences and daily activities. Enjoy dinner and a restful overnight stay as you prepare for your adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards the Southern Serengeti and the spectacular Ndutu Area, passing through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands. As you approach the Ndutu plains, begin exploring one of the most important wildlife areas during the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy game drives in search of large wildebeest herds, newborn calves, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators attracted by the calving season. Your experienced guide will follow recent wildlife movements to maximize your game-viewing opportunities. Later, arrive at Misako Ndutu Migration Camp, a comfortable mid-range tented camp offering an authentic wilderness atmosphere and convenient access to the surrounding wildlife areas. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Ndutu wilderness.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Misako Ndutu Migration Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Ndutu

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Ndutu Area during the spectacular wildebeest calving season. After breakfast, head out across the open grasslands and seasonal lakes in search of migrating herds and newborn wildebeest calves. The Ndutu plains offer exceptional opportunities to observe natural wildlife behaviour, including the relationship between the migrating herds and predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. Enjoy a full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the wilderness, allowing you to spend more time following the wildlife without returning to camp during the day. In the late afternoon, return to Misako Ndutu Migration Camp, where you can relax in the peaceful surroundings, enjoy dinner and spend another comfortable night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Misako Ndutu Migration Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu – Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in the Ndutu Area, providing another opportunity to witness the Great Migration and search for newborn wildebeest, big cats and other wildlife. Depending on recent sightings and wildlife movements, your guide will select suitable routes across the plains to make the most of your final morning in this remarkable region. After the game drive, begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying beautiful scenery as the landscape changes from open savannah plains to green hills and fertile highland farms. Arrive at Marera Valley Lodge in the Karatu area, a welcoming mid-range safari lodge featuring spacious cottage-style rooms, attractive gardens, a swimming pool and restaurant facilities. Enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay as you prepare for your final safari experience in the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater – Departure

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Explore the crater floor, home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife and diverse habitats, including open grasslands, forests, wetlands and freshwater lakes. Your professional guide will help you search for the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and the endangered black rhinoceros. You may also encounter hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, flamingos and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending the crater walls and beginning your return journey to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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