5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari: Ndutu, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Price

$1,900 Per Person

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Traveller's

Any size

Tour Overview

This 5-day midrange safari travels through Tanzania’s finest wildlife areas, with plenty of time to enjoy each one. You start in the Ndutu area of the Southern Serengeti, passing views of the Great Rift Valley along the way, and spend two days exploring open plains known for their Great Migration activity during the season. During the calving season, thousands of wildebeests and their newborn calves attract lions, cheetahs and hyenas.

On day three you travel to the Central Serengeti, famous for its abundant wildlife and year-round predator sightings, and spend the following morning on a game drive. You then continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater on the final day, searching for the Big Five before returning to Arusha and a drop-off at the airport. It is a well-paced introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife, with picnic lunches in the bush and plenty of game-viewing time each day.

Included
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off transfers
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
  • All national park and conservation area entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Game drives as specified in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary in midrange lodges, camps and hotels
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • All government taxes and VAT
Not Included
  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • Visa fees for Tanzania
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks unless specified
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs and telephone calls
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
  • Any extra accommodation nights beyond the itinerary

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to South Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel to the Ndutu area, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley, local villages, and beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival, begin your game drive across the open plains, known for their abundant wildlife and Great Migration activity during the season. Look out for wildebeests, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the evening, transfer to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Ndutu

Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu area with your professional safari guide. After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes and explore the region’s rich wildlife habitats. During the Great Migration calving season, the plains attract thousands of wildebeests and their newborn calves, alongside predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. You may also spot elephants, giraffes, jackals, and numerous bird species. Continue with game drives throughout the day before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Ndutu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and journey towards Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way. Explore the vast plains, where you may encounter lions resting beneath acacia trees, elephants crossing the grasslands, and herds of zebras and antelopes. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing to explore Central Serengeti, famous for its abundant wildlife and year-round predator sightings. In the evening, arrive at your camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Begin the day with breakfast before enjoying a morning game drive in Central Serengeti. Look out for predators and other wildlife during the cooler morning hours while taking in the park’s spectacular landscapes. Continue exploring the plains with a picnic lunch along the way. Later, travel towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying more scenery and possible wildlife sightings en route. Arrive at your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater and Departure

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Explore this remarkable wildlife sanctuary, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy the crater’s diverse habitats and spectacular scenery before ascending and driving back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at the airport or your preferred location, marking the end of your Tanzania safari.

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