4-Day Ndutu Calving & Thrilling Predator Encounters

• 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 a Meru Slopes Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the lodge, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, or prepare for the exciting safari ahead. In the evening, receive a safari briefing from your guide before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Under the Shade Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti)

After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and journey towards the Ndutu region in the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands as you travel through Tanzania's stunning landscapes. Upon arrival in Ndutu, begin your first exciting game drive in search of vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and an abundance of wildlife. During the calving season, the plains come alive with newborn wildebeest and intense predator activity, offering incredible photographic opportunities. After an unforgettable afternoon safari, proceed to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu

Spend the entire day exploring the wildlife-rich Ndutu plains, one of the best locations in East Africa to witness the Great Migration during the calving season. Large herds of wildebeest and zebras roam the grasslands while predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards patrol the area in search of prey. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your game drive in the afternoon, discovering diverse habitats and spectacular wildlife interactions. The combination of dramatic predator encounters, newborn animals, and endless savannah landscapes makes this day a true safari highlight. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and head to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as Africa's "Garden of Eden." Descend into the crater for a game drive across its wildlife-rich floor, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. The crater offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa within a breathtaking volcanic landscape. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool and more wildlife viewing, ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel, airport, or preferred location, marking the end of your memorable safari adventure.

End of Tour.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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