Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ndutu Migration Safari and Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

3 Days Round trip from Ndutu Lake Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience thrilling full-day game drives in the Ndutu area, part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem
  • 02 Witness the Great Migration (seasonal) with herds of wildebeests and zebras on the move
  • 03 Explore diverse landscapes including alkaline Lake Ndutu and open short-grass plains
  • 04 Spot a wide range of wildlife including elephants, cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and hundreds of bird species
  • 05 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the Eighth Wonder of the World
  • 06 Observe the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, in the crater's lush environment

Embark on a breathtaking 3-day safari adventure through Tanzania's southern Serengeti ecosystem, focusing on the Ndutu region and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy immersive game drives across the rich plains of Ndutu, where you may witness the spectacle of the Great Migration and spot elephants, cheetahs, and countless birds. Continue to the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and rare black rhinos.

Explore the Lake Ndutu area, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the short-grass plains host vast herds during the migration season.

From the itinerary

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Ndutu and Southern Serengeti Game Drive

  • Begin the journey after breakfast with a drive to the Ndutu region.
  • Embark on a full-day game drive across the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

  • Explore the Lake Ndutu area, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the short-grass plains host vast herds during the migration season.

  • Witness wildebeests, elephants, birds, and various resident wildlife between December and April.

  • Continue wildlife viewing until late afternoon.

  • Drive to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Camp or similar

2
Day 02

Full-Day Ndutu Migration and Predator Tracking

  • Wake up early and set out for a morning game drive.
  • Track the migration herds and observe predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs.

  • Return to camp for a hot lunch and a short rest.

  • Head back out for an afternoon game drive through different parts of the ecosystem.

  • Learn from your guide about the Great Migration and the dynamics of the savannah.

  • Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kontiki Ndutu or similar

3
Day 03

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha

  • Depart early after breakfast and drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Descend into the crater, one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations.

  • Spot a wide range of wildlife, including the Big Five, hippos, flamingoes, jackals, and endangered black rhinos.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at the scenic hippo pool inside the crater.

  • Begin the return drive to Arusha in the late afternoon.

  • Arrive in Arusha by evening. Accommodation in Arusha is not included.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (available on request)

Ndutu Lake, Tanzania, Great Migration herds, short-grass plains, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Ndutu Lake, Tanzania, Great Migration herds, short-grass plains, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ndutu Lake 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep
  • Meals on a full-board basis while on safari

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Airport and airstrip transfers

  • Accommodation in a lodge or beach hotel

  • Park entrance fees

  • Mineral water during the safari

  • Game drives as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Flight from Mombasa to Nairobi is not included
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • International airfares and visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities unless specified as included

What to bring

  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Light clothes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Ndutu Lake, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Ndutu Lake.

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