Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Ndutu Migration Safari in Serengeti with Calving Season

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the wildebeest migration across the plains of Ndutu
02 Enjoy wildlife viewing near Lake Ndutu, including cheetah, lion, hyena, and leopard
03 Spot the 'big five' in the Serengeti
04 Explore the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti ecosystem

Witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the rich short-grass plains of Ndutu on this 4-day safari through the southern and central Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy excellent wildlife viewing near Lake Ndutu, with chances to see cheetah, lion, hyena, leopard, and other resident game in their natural habitat. The tour combines game drives in the Ndutu calving season area with time in Seronera, one of the Serengeti's best-known wildlife regions.

Witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the rich short-grass plains of Ndutu on this 4-day safari through the southern and central Serengeti ecosystem.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Ndutu in the Serengeti Ecosystem

After breakfast, tourist(s) will be picked up from the hotel in Arusha and then transferred to Arusha Airport for a short flight (50 minutes), or travel by car in a 4x4 jeep with an open roof to the Serengeti-Ndutu area. Upon arrival, tourist(s) will meet a driver-guide for a full-day game drive in Ndutu to view the magnificent migration. The Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes; however, the water is still drinkable and is used by a wide array of local wildlife. Most of the wildebeest migration is usually found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is also heavily populated with elephants, spectacular birds, and resident game. In the evening, we will drive to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge.

Day 02

Early Game Drives in the Ndutu Area

On day two, tourist(s) will have an early morning game drive in the Ndutu area and return to the camp for lunch in the afternoon. A thorough explanation of this incredible and attractive world event that Tanzania is proud of will be provided. You will also enjoy an evening game drive before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge.

Day 03

Drive to Central Serengeti and Explore Seronera

After an early breakfast, we will drive to Central Serengeti - Seronera. Serengeti National Park is well known for its healthy population of resident wildlife, particularly the 'big five', named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters. Lion: the Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa, due in part to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem. African leopard: these reclusive predators are also commonly seen around the area.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camp or Lodge.

Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Tourists will enjoy a morning game drive and then return to the camp for breakfast. Afterwards, they will drive back to Arusha with a driver, and you will be dropped at your hotel. This marks the end of the 4-day Tanzania safari tour to the private Ndutu Migration safari during the calving season.