Enjoy a comfortable mid-range safari through three of northern Tanzania’s most rewarding destinations. Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, where giant baobab trees and large elephant herds set the scene for the days ahead. You then spend nearly two days exploring the Lake Ndutu region, where the migration herds gather on the plains and woodlands around the lake. If you travel during the calving season, usually between December and March, you may see thousands of wildebeest and zebra giving birth, with predators close behind. A full day is then devoted to the Ngorongoro Crater, a vast volcanic caldera that shelters lions, rhinos, hippos, and many other animals within its walls. Covering some of Tanzania’s top highlights, including the migration and the stunning Ngorongoro landscape, this well-paced itinerary offers a comfortable and unforgettable holiday experience.
Life on Safari
Depart Arusha in the morning in a 4×4 safari vehicle for a scenic drive to the Ndutu area, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley, traditional Maasai villages, and the surrounding highlands. Upon entering Ndutu, the transfer becomes an exciting game drive as you explore the vast plains, home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and abundant birdlife. During the calving season, thousands of wildebeest gather here to give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Continue your wildlife viewing en route to your lodge or tented camp, arriving in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the African wilderness.
Main Destination: Ndutu
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
In the morning, set out from camp with a packed lunch for a full day of game drives to witness the great migration across the Southern Serengeti and Northern Ngorongoro in the Ndutu area. Pause midday for lunch in the bush, then continue exploring until sunset. Afterward, return to the lodge at Ndutu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ndutu
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03: Ndutu Area
After breakfast, depart from the camp for a full day of game driving to explore the great migration in the Ndutu area. Enjoy a bush lunch in the afternoon before continuing the game drive until sunset. Then, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ndutu
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up for breakfast before descending into the crater floor for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to all of the Big Five — rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant — as well as other wildlife such as zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyena. The crater also hosts a variety of birds, including flamingos on the soda lake, geese, storks, and vultures. Enjoy lunch at the picnic site near Ngoitoktok Swamp, a hippo pool. After lunch, we will drive you back to Arusha and drop you off at your hotel or the airport.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
Price Per Person (From December – March)
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- A professional driver/guide
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All flights during the tour
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guide
- International
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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