Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Ngorongoro and Serengeti Wildlife Safari with Ndutu Migration

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn about the 'Big Five' in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 03 Admire the large variety of wildlife
  • 04 Visit a Maasai village in the Ngorongoro Highlands and learn about Tanzania's last nomadic tribe

Embark on an exciting tour of world-renowned national parks and wildlife reserves brimming with the finest gifts of nature. Go on game drives and spot various species that call Africa home, filling its wilderness with exotic charm. Experience the quintessential African safari as you admire the wildlife of Ngorongoro and Serengeti on this 5-day tour.

Visit a Maasai village in the Ngorongoro Highlands and meet the Elders, Warriors, women, and children as you learn about the culture, beliefs, and traditions of Tanzania's last nomadic tribe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

  • Upon arrival, meet our professional guide.

2
Day 02

Journey to Ndutu via Ngorongoro

  • This morning, travel to Ndutu, which is part of the lower Serengeti and one of Africa's premier game parks.

  • Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park, and begin to experience the vastness of this territory while marveling at the multitude of animal and birdlife across the acacia-spotted savannah.

  • Visit a Maasai village in the Ngorongoro Highlands and meet the Elders, Warriors, women, and children as you learn about the culture, beliefs, and traditions of Tanzania's last nomadic tribe. The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park, and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a year-round destination, and each season has its own special highlight, with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

  • Go for a game drive en route before arriving in Ndutu in time for a half-day game drive.

Accommodation: Mbugani Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located in or near Ndutu

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Non-alcoholic drinks.

3
Day 03

Ndutu and the Great Wildebeest Migration

  • Today, venture deeper into Ndutu and see the great wildebeest migration. December to March is the calving season, when the wildebeest and zebra give birth to their offspring, and it is highly likely you will see a live birth. This is also an excellent time to witness predator action as lions and leopards prey on the young and vulnerable calves.

Accommodation: Mbugani Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located in or near Ndutu

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Non-alcoholic drinks.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Today, be rewarded with a full-day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals coexist in harmony. The Crater is famous for Africa's best game viewing, as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.

  • Descend 610 meters into the Crater, where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, gazelle, and giant-tusked elephants, along with lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals, and wild dogs.

  • In the late afternoon, depart the Crater and return to Arusha for your final evening.

Accommodation: Outpost Lodge Mid-range lodge.

Meals & drinks: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included). Non-alcoholic drinks.

5
Day 05

Airport Transfer and Departure

  • Today, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

  • Get dropped off at the airport or at your hotel in Arusha.

Accommodation: End of the tour (no accommodation).

Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included).

Drinking water (Other drinks not included).

End of tour.

Ndutu plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park acacia-spotted savannah

Where this trip takes you

Ndutu plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park acacia-spotted savannah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • English-speaking Tanzania guide

  • Guide payment

  • Park fees

  • Transport

  • Transfer

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,725.00 — $3,163.00
Double Sharing $1,725.00 — $2,300.00

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