5-Day Luxury Safari in Ndutu and Ngorongoro for Calving Season

5 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness wildebeest calving in Southern Serengeti's Ndutu plains
  • 02 Track lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in a prime predator habitat
  • 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 04 Stay in luxury lodges and tented camps across Tanzania's iconic safari landscapes
  • 05 Enjoy private 4x4 game drives with a professional safari guide

This 5-day luxury safari explores Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) and the Ngorongoro Crater during the Great Migration calving season. Ndutu's open plains and seasonal lakes host wildebeest calving and attract predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. In the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, look out for dense wildlife including elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the elusive black rhino. With luxury lodges, private 4x4 game drives, and professional guiding throughout, this safari offers a premium wildlife experience in Tanzania.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Your Hotel

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha town. This transfer gives you time to relax and unwind after your journey, settle into your comfortable lodge or hotel, and enjoy the facilities. Take the opportunity to rest, freshen up, and perhaps explore a little of Arusha town. This ensures you start your safari adventure the next day feeling refreshed and ready to experience the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania.

Kibo Palace Hotel

  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included
2
Day 02

From Arusha to Ndutu Through Ngorongoro

After breakfast, your safari begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to the Ndutu Area, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy an en-route game drive as the landscape opens into vast plains, famous for the Great Migration and calving season. Upon arrival in Ndutu, begin game viewing before continuing to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Masek Tented Lodge

  • Luxury tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area, exploring its open plains and seasonal lakes. This region is renowned for the Great Migration and calving season, attracting large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. With a picnic lunch in the bush, spend the day tracking wildlife.

Masek Tented Lodge

  • Luxury tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
4
Day 04

Scenic Transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy an en-route game drive from the Ndutu area to the Ngorongoro Highlands, spotting wildlife as you travel through changing landscapes. The journey offers scenic views of open plains giving way to cooler highland terrain before arriving at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. While the elusive black rhino is the hardest to spot, the crater floor provides excellent opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife. After a morning game drive, enjoy lunch before ascending the crater. You will then pack up and transfer back to Arusha for drop-off at the airport, concluding your safari.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$25.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks

What to bring

  • Light, neutral clothing and a warm layer
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Camera or phone with extra battery/power bank
  • Small backpack for daily use
  • Personal medication
  • Cash in small notes (USD or Tanzanian shillings)

Know before you go

  • Early morning game drives are common.
  • Wildlife viewing involves long hours in the vehicle.
  • Weather can shift from warm days to cold mornings and evenings.
  • Animals are wild, so follow guide instructions at all times.
  • Respect local communities and park rules.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began.

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