Arusha: 4-Day Ndutu Migration Safari and Ngorongoro Crater … Arusha: 5-Day Ndutu Migration Safari and Ngorongoro Crater …
ID: GYG840184-O-1330247
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
5 days
Description
Embark on a 5-day safari from Arusha to the Southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the Great Migration, see the "Big Five," and learn about the local culture.
Embark on a 5-day safari to witness the Great Migration in the Ndutu region of the Serengeti and explore the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy game drives, relax in tented camps, and stay in a lodge on the rim of the crater.
**Day 1: Arrival in Arusha**
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you'll be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After a brief introduction to the safari, you can relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
**Day 2: Arusha to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)**
After breakfast, drive towards Ndutu in the southern Serengeti, an area where the Great Migration typically takes place from December to March. During this time, wildebeests give birth to their calves, attracting numerous predators like lions and cheetahs.
Afternoon game drive: Witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles grazing, while predators stalk their prey. Settle into your tented camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.
**Day 3: Full Day at Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)**
Early morning game drive: The Ndutu region comes alive with incredible wildlife activity during dawn. You may spot cheetah chases, lion prides, or even a wildebeest birth. Breakfast and leisure time at the camp.
Afternoon game drive: Explore the area further, with opportunities to observe more of the migration, predatory interactions, and bird species that populate the acacia woodlands. Return to camp for a traditional dinner and campfire storytelling.
**Day 4: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area**
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Ndutu before heading towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in time for lunch with panoramic views of the crater floor.
Afternoon relaxation at the lodge or a leisurely stroll to take in the landscape and local flora. Dinner and a relaxing evening at the lodge.
**Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Departure**
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations in the world. Explore the crater floor and encounter an abundance of wildlife, including the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), hippos, flamingos, and much more.
Midday picnic lunch by the hippo pool as you soak in the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a final game drive, ascend the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha for your departure flight or an overnight stay. If time permits, you can stop by a Maasai village to learn about the local culture.
Highlights
- Witness the Great Migration in the Ndutu region of the Southern Serengeti
- See the "Big Five" and other wildlife on a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool in the Ngorongoro Crater
- Learn about the local culture on a visit to a Maasai village
- Relax in a tented camp and lodge with full-board accommodation
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- All park fees and conservation area permits
- 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- Full-board accommodation (tented camps and lodges)
- Meals and drinking water
- All airport transfers
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.