4-Day Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Calving Season

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

Airport Pick Up - Transfer to Arusha Town

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you’ll be warmly welcomed by your safari guide. After a brief introduction, you’ll enjoy a comfortable transfer to Mrimba Palm Hotel in Arusha town, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge, explore the town, or enjoy optional activities like a local market visit or cultural experience. This day is all about settling in and preparing for your safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Mrimba Palm Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha - Ndutu ( Southern Serengeti National Park)

After an early breakfast in Arusha, your safari adventure begins as you depart for the Southern Serengeti – Ndutu Area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a scenic drive through Maasai villages and the vast highlands before descending onto the Ndutu plains, a key part of the Great Migration route. Along the way, you'll enjoy game viewing en route and may stop for lunch in a picturesque spot. Upon arrival in Ndutu, you’ll dive straight into an afternoon game drive, where you can expect to see wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and big cats, especially during the calving season. In the evening, check in at your camp or lodge and relax under the stars as you prepare for more wildlife encounters.

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

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ndutu - Wildlife View

Today is dedicated to exploring the rich wildlife of the Ndutu plains on a full-day game drive. Located in the Southern Serengeti ecosystem, this area is renowned for the Great Migration’s calving season between December and April. You’ll set out early in the morning to catch the best wildlife activity—large herds of wildebeest and zebras, playful newborn calves, and predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas on the hunt. The landscape offers open plains dotted with acacia trees and seasonal lakes, creating perfect backdrops for photography. With a picnic lunch in the bush, you’ll maximize your time in the wild before returning to camp in the evening for a warm dinner and stories around the campfire.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive - Transfer To Arusha

After an early breakfast at the camp, you'll head out for a memorable game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in a single day. As you explore the crater floor, you’ll enjoy incredible sightings of elephants, lions, hippos, and possibly the elusive black rhino. A picnic lunch will be served in a scenic spot within the crater. After the game drive, you’ll begin your drive back to Arusha. Depending on your travel plans, you'll either be dropped off at your hotel for the night or transferred directly to the airport for your onward flight.

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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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