5-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Ndutu Migration and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Traverse the Maasai plains adorned with acacia trees, encountering the vibrant Maasai culture along the way
• 02 Marvel at Tarangire's renowned large elephant herds and diverse wildlife, from zebras to giraffes, on a game drive
• 03 Witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras gathering near Lake Ndutu
• 04 Soak in the dramatic Ngorongoro Highlands landscape, setting the stage for your next wildlife encounters
• 05 Spot iconic species like lions, elephants, and possibly even elusive black rhinos as you explore Ngorongoro

Embark on a captivating safari journey through Northern Tanzania, from the vibrant plains of Tarangire National Park, where elephants roam freely, to the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration in Ndutu. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater's wildlife-rich caldera before returning to Arusha.

Ngorongoro Crater has one of the highest densities of wild animals in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Your Accommodation

• Pick up from the airport by our representative and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha, where you will relax and prepare for the upcoming adventures.

2

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

• Pick up from your lodging in Arusha.
• Depart for Tarangire National Park and enjoy the scenic drive across the Maasai plains.
• Arrive at the Tarangire National Park entrance and begin exploring the park with the safari jeep's open roof. Head towards the seasonal swamps and savannas, watching for diverse wildlife such as elephants, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, and giraffes.
• Encounter lions and leopards relaxing in the trees above.
• Transfer to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Ndutu and the Great Migration

• After breakfast, we leave Karatu and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• We will proceed across the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Ndutu Area and begin the game drive for the day, with special attention to the Great Migration. Ndutu is most famous for the Great Migration, specifically during the calving season from December to March. This natural phenomenon attracts thousands of wildebeests and zebras, followed by predators, offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. The Great Migration herds aggregate close to the Lake Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro, where they find fresh food and big predators waiting for them.

4

Day 04

Final Ndutu Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

• Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will enjoy the last game drive in the Ndutu Area.
• Late in the afternoon, we will proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was formed millions of years ago by the massive explosion of a volcano once higher than Kilimanjaro. It is 610 m deep and covers roughly 304 sq km. It has a dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates.
• After a final game drive in Ndutu, you will drive to your accommodation at the crater rim for dinner and your overnight stay.

5

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

• After breakfast, we will descend inside Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive and a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater has one of the highest densities of wild animals in the world. The unfilled volcanic caldera serves as a gigantic "natural zoo", hosting thousands of animals, including a large population of lions, elephants, wildebeest, and even rhinos; perhaps, if we are lucky, we could spot black rhinos through the grass.
• In the afternoon, we will drive back to Arusha for your departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities mentioned (unless clearly labelled as optional)
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
• All accommodations mentioned (unless clearly labelled as optional upgrades)
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labelled as optional)
• All Taxes/VA

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to the client's home country)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, and other personal items)
• The government imposed an increase in taxes and park fees

What to bring

• Cameras/smartphones
• Recommended attire for the safari
• Personal requirements and toiletries

Know before you go

• Serengeti National Park, in northern Tanzania, is known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Seeking new pastures, the herds move north from their breeding grounds in the grassy southern plains.
• Ngorongoro Crater is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. You can see lions, elephants, zebras, black rhinos, and more. The views from the crater rim over the crater floor are spectacular-no wonder it is chosen as one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.