5-Day Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari with Ngorongoro Crater

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), which caters for domestic flights, you will be met by a Tiem Tours and Safaris representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Overnight will be at your accommodation as you prepare for your safari on the following day.

After breakfast, we'll begin our journey to the southern part of Serengeti National Park, an area known as Ndutu.

The Lake Ndutu area is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the southern Serengeti ecosystem. While the lake is alkaline like many other Rift lakes, its water is safe to drink and attracts a wide range of wildlife. From December to April, you'll find the Great Wildebeest Migration here on the short-grass plains. The area is also home to many elephants, various bird species, and other resident animals.

After lunch and an extensive game drive, we will head to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

Today is a full day to explore the Ndutu region. This is where the Ngorongoro Conservation Area meets the unfenced southern reaches of Serengeti National Park, creating an incredible wilderness. You'll spend a second night in Ndutu to fully experience all the region has to offer.

Early in the morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside the South Serengeti National Park before departing for Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world.

Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness, including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps.

The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous both for its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations on the African continent. The crater provides you with one of the best chances of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

After lunch and an extensive game drive inside the crater, we head to our comfort partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

After a final breakfast, you will drive from Karatu back to Arusha, enjoying one last scenic view of the Great Rift Valley. You'll stop for lunch before arriving in Arusha in the afternoon, where you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight or to your hotel, concluding your safari.