$2,090 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Ndutu via Ngorongoro Highlands
Arusha to Ndutu via Ngorongoro Highlands
After an early breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you’ll depart for a scenic drive westward through the Great Rift Valley toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of rolling green hills, volcanic landscapes, and traditional Maasai villages. By afternoon, you’ll descend into the southern Serengeti’s Ndutu area, renowned for hosting the Great Migration during the calving season. Along the way, enjoy a short game drive with the chance to spot wildebeest herds, zebras, gazelles, and predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. You’ll arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for dinner and a briefing about the next day’s safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Gnu Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive in Ndutu Plains
Game Drive in Ndutu Plains
After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across the Ndutu region, the heart of the Southern Serengeti and a prime location for witnessing the wildebeest calving season. During this remarkable time, more than 500,000 calves are born within just a few weeks, drawing intense predator activity from lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. The day offers incredible wildlife encounters and exceptional photographic opportunities, from dramatic predator-prey scenes to serene moments of life beginning on the plains. Depending on the day's conditions, you’ll either enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for a midday rest. As the sun sets over the acacia-dotted savannah, return to your lodge or tented camp for a relaxing dinner and an evening of storytelling by the campfire.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Gnu Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive and Cultural Option
Morning Game Drive and Cultural Option
Begin the day with an optional early morning game drive, an ideal time to observe predators like lions and hyenas returning from their nighttime hunts and catch the herds stirring in the golden light. Afterward, return to your lodge or camp for breakfast. Later in the morning, you may choose to visit a nearby Maasai village or Hadzabe community, where you can learn about their ancient traditions, daily practices, and enjoy interactive cultural experiences like traditional dancing or craft demonstrations (note: cultural visits may incur an additional fee). In the afternoon, unwind at your lodge or head out for a short, relaxing game drive around the scenic Lake Ndutu area. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay in Ndutu, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha
Start the day with an early departure from Ndutu as you make your way to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend into the crater floor for a thrilling game drive, where you’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalos, and leopards alongside other incredible wildlife such as flamingos, hippos, zebras, and wildebeest. Midday, enjoy a scenic picnic lunch within or near the crater, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. In the afternoon, begin your return journey to Arusha, passing through the highlands with optional stops along the way. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon or early evening, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport depending on your travel plans.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
