The Best 5-Days Safari Ndutu Ngorongoro

Ndutu Migration | Ngorongoro Crater

Day 1: Arusha to Ndutu Area

• Morning Departure: Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and depart for the Ndutu Area, located within the Ngorongoro-Lengai Conservation Area.
• Scenic Drive: Enjoy the beautiful drive through Tanzania’s landscapes, arriving in time for a picnic lunch at your camp.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Experience your first game drive in the Ndutu plains, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras graze. Keep your eyes peeled for predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.
• Evening Relaxation: Return to your Ndutu safari camp for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Exploring the Ndutu Area

• Sunrise Game Drive: Start your day with a thrilling morning game drive. If traveling between December and March, witness the calving season, where thousands of wildebeest calves are born each day.
• Diverse Wildlife: Spot a variety of resident animals like elephants, giraffes, gazelles, topi, and elands in the lush plains.
• Picnic Lunch: Pause for a delightful picnic lunch in the heart of the savannah, surrounded by nature.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Continue exploring different areas of the Ndutu plains, observing the dynamic predator-prey interactions.
• Evening at Camp: Return to camp for a relaxing evening and dinner under the stars.

Day 3: Ndutu Area to Serengeti National Park

• Morning Departure: After breakfast, leave Ndutu for the legendary Serengeti National Park.
• Great Migration: Depending on the season, you may encounter the tail end of the Great Migration, witnessing wildebeest herds thundering across the Serengeti plains.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Enjoy a game drive in Serengeti, where you’ll have opportunities to spot a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras, and gazelles.
• Overnight Stay: Settle into your Serengeti safari camp for dinner and an overnight stay, ready for more exploration the next day.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

• Morning Game Drive: Begin your day with a final game drive in the Serengeti, searching for the Big Five and other iconic species of the African savannah.
• Lunch & Scenic Drive: After lunch, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most stunning natural wonders on Earth.
• Crater Rim Views: Descend into the crater rim, where you’ll take in breathtaking views of the massive “caldera” teeming with wildlife.
• Evening Relaxation: Relax and enjoy dinner at your Ngorongoro accommodation.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha

• Full-Day Crater Game Drive: Explore the crater with a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and the elusive black rhino.
• Birdwatching: Don’t miss the incredible birdlife—look out for ostriches, eagles, vultures, and flamingos by the crater lake.
• Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater amidst the natural beauty.
• Return to Arusha: In the afternoon, ascend the crater and embark on a scenic drive back to Arusha, where your safari adventure concludes.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Meet, Greet and Assist services.
• Park fees at Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Ndutu Area and Lake Manyara National Park.
• Full board accommodation while on Safari.
• Game drives in the game reserve.
• A professional driver/guide.
• Transport in a comfortable safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
• Drinking water while on safari.