3-Day Private Ndutu & Ngorongoro Great Migration Safari

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the great migration in Serengeti Ndutu during calving season
02 Descend into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's natural wonders
03 Enjoy sweeping views from the Ngorongoro Crater rim on the drive from Arusha
04 Travel through the Serengeti's endless plains, home to wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, and big cats

Witness the great migration on a safari through Ndutu and the Ngorongoro Crater while staying in excellent accommodations. With Serengeti wildlife safaris, you will be immersed in the unspoiled nature of real Africa, see wild animals up close, and take photos of Tanzania's beautiful landscapes. The experience includes full board on safari, a personal English-speaking guide, and a private 4x4 Jeep with mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars, arranged by a tour operator based in Arusha.

Book this 3-day Private Ndutu & Ngorongoro Great Migration Safari with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a licensed Tanzania tour operator based in Arusha since 2017. Every itinerary can be tailor-made to your travel dates, budget and interests, and combined with Serengeti and Ngorongoro safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs or Zanzibar beach stays.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands

After an early breakfast, you will depart from Arusha towards the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The drive itself, although long, is spectacular. You will travel up the crater highlands, stopping at the rim for an out-of-this-world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time.
As you continue well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains." The park covers 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq km), and for most of it, the plains stretch to the horizon, defying your senses and perception of distance. It is home to the great migration and 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes, including abundant impalas and Thomson's gazelles. As for big cats and large predators, it is the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.

Day 02

Great Migration in Serengeti Ndutu and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Today, wake up early and enjoy the great migration in Serengeti Ndutu. Then, in the afternoon, depart for Ngorongoro for your overnight stay at the accommodation on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. This gives you the chance to descend into the crater the next day in the early morning and see many animals while they are still more active.
The great migration is the most significant herd movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals gathering together for calving season. Wildebeests give birth at this time.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, we will descend into Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. Once the game drives are finished, we will transfer you back to Arusha town, where the safari ends.
This park constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the Natural Wonders of Africa.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All accommodations
All activities, unless indicated as optional
All transportation, unless labeled as optional
Meals, as specified in the day-by-day section
Taxes / VAT
All transport by road
Park fees
Professional guide
Drinking water on all days
Government-imposed increases of taxes and/or park fees
All meals on safaris
Quality safari jeep
Guide wages
Airport pickup
Air-conditioned car
Private trip

What's Not Included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
International flights
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)

What to bring

Luggage: choose a duffel bag or soft-sided bag. Ideally, the fabric should be hardy and waterproof, and the bag should be lockable.
Clothes: pack for hot days and cool nights.
Shoes: as long as you are not going on a safari that requires a lot of walking, you will be fine with light hiking boots and sports sandals.
Sun protection.
First aid: antiseptic ointment, antihistamine cream and tablets, Nurofen or an equivalent painkiller, eye drops, anti-diarrhea treatment, a couple of bandages, and medication for personal allergies or asthma.
Photography & electrical equipment.

Know before you go

Your safety on safari: Our 4x4 Land Cruisers are checked and serviced before every trip, every vehicle carries a first aid kit, and our guides are first-aid trained. Guides carry radios to stay in contact where there is no internet, including with park rangers, and you can reach our Arusha office at any time by WhatsApp or phone call.

Arrival in Tanzania & accommodation
You will be collected from the airport by a Serengeti Wildlife Safaris representative and taken to your accommodation in Arusha for a night's stay.
We are happy to book accommodation before and after your safari if needed.
On arrival
Flying into Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airports is quite straightforward - English is widely spoken and used for signs and directions.
Arusha Airport is a 30-minute drive from Arusha.
Kilimanjaro Airport is roughly a one-hour drive from Arusha. If you are arriving in Kilimanjaro on an international flight, clearing immigration can be lengthy.
Money
The local currency is the Tanzanian Shillings. US Dollars and Euros are widely accepted. Most places will not accept older US dollar bills (printed before 2006).
Credit cards
If you intend to use your credit or debit card to withdraw funds, we suggest taking more than one card with you, as you may find that your card is not accepted at the first ATM. Visa and Maestro cards are usually the best options.
We recommend informing your bank that you will be using your card abroad to avoid it being blocked.
ATMs
These are available in Arusha and allow you to withdraw local currency.
Flight information
We advise you to arrive in Arusha at least one day before your trip begins. Return flights can be booked for the late afternoon or evening of the final day of your safari, but please ensure your guide is aware of this so that you can arrive at the airport in plenty of time for your flight.
Visa & passports
Please check with the relevant embassy in your country for up-to-date visa and passport information. Ensure your passport will not expire within six months of your trip (for example, if your trip is in September, make sure it is valid until at least March of the following year) and that it has at least three clear pages.
You will probably need a visa to enter Tanzania. Check with your country's government travel website to find out how to get your visa. Most visas can be bought on arrival into the country.
Vaccinations & health
You will require vaccinations for your trip. As we are not medically trained, we cannot give detailed advice on vaccination requirements. However, the following vaccinations are normally recommended for Tanzania:
Tetanus
Polio
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Rabies
Yellow Fever
Malaria
Yellow fever is compulsory when you enter Tanzania from a country with yellow fever.
Vaccination certificates are often checked at immigration. If you are entering Tanzania from a country that does not have Yellow Fever, vaccination is not needed. Please visit the World Health Organization website for an up-to-date list.
Malaria: In some areas we visit, there is a risk of contracting malaria. You must be aware that whatever malaria tablets you are taking, they only offer partial protection. They must be coupled with your physical efforts against being bitten - the best prevention. Malaria-carrying mosquitoes come out at sunset, so from this time, you should wear long sleeves and trousers. Exposed skin, especially ankles, should have insect repellent containing 'Deet' applied to it.
Travel insurance
We strongly recommend that you have extensive travel insurance to cover you for your trip. It is also wise to leave a copy of your insurance policy with a friend or relative for safekeeping. Your policy should include adequate medical emergency and repatriation coverage.
Tipping
There is a well-established tipping culture in Tanzania. Guides: if you feel you have received good service, a typical tip is US$10-15 per person per day.