5 Day Ndutu, Serengeti & Crater Safari

5 Day Ndutu, Serengeti & Crater Safari

Arusha - Tanzania

Price From

$2500.00

Duration

5 days

Places to Visit

Tour Overview

Experience the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration on this 5-day Tanzania safari, combining the migration plains of Ndutu, the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy exciting game drives, search for Africa’s iconic predators and explore some of the country’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
This itinerary is particularly rewarding during the Ndutu calving season, generally from December to March, when large herds of wildebeest gather across the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

Included

  • Park entry fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
  • Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
  • A professional Safari driver/guide
  • Airport pickup and dropoff
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Camping Fees
  • Flying doctor
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

  • Additional Services
  • Insurance
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Local Flights
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs)
  • Travel Insurance
  • The government imposed an increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Visa

Itinerary in Detail

After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards Ndutu through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing scenery as you approach the vast plains of the southern Serengeti ecosystem.
Upon arrival in Ndutu, begin your game drive in search of the Great Wildebeest Migration. During the calving season, the area attracts large herds of wildebeest and zebras, along with predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
Explore the open grasslands, seasonal lakes and woodland habitats, watching for wildlife and enjoying the remarkable scenery. Stop for a picnic lunch during your game drive and continue exploring into the afternoon.
Later, proceed to your tented camp or lodge in Ndutu for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: GNU Migration Camps

Meals: Lunch & Dinner included

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for a full day of wildlife exploration across the Ndutu plains.
Spend the day following the migration herds and searching for opportunities to witness the remarkable wildlife activity of the calving season. Depending on the timing of your visit, you may see newborn wildebeest, large herds grazing across the plains and predators hunting or resting nearby.
Ndutu also supports resident wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards and numerous bird species. Your guide will use recent wildlife sightings to select the best areas for game drives.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness and continue exploring the plains, seasonal lakes and surrounding woodlands throughout the afternoon.
Return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: GNU Migration Camps

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and travel towards Central Serengeti, enjoying a game drive along the way. As you journey north, the landscape changes from the open southern plains to the rocky kopjes, grasslands and river valleys of Central Serengeti.
This region is famous for its resident wildlife and excellent opportunities to spot large predators. Search for lions resting among rocky outcrops, leopards in acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains and elephants moving through the woodland.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the journey and continue wildlife viewing as you approach your camp or lodge. Depending on recent sightings, your guide may explore the Seronera area and nearby wildlife-rich habitats.
Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Into Wild Wild Luxury Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Enjoy breakfast before setting out for a morning game drive in Central Serengeti. Make the most of your final hours in the park by searching for wildlife across the plains and woodland areas.
Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other animals as your guide explores areas with promising sightings. You may also encounter wildebeest herds moving through the Serengeti ecosystem, depending on the season.
After a picnic lunch, begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the Serengeti plains and travel towards the Ngorongoro highlands.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the late afternoon or evening. Enjoy dinner and relax before your crater adventure the following day.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and descend to the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive in one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife habitats.
Explore the crater's grasslands, wetlands, lakes and woodland areas in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and hyenas. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site while surrounded by the crater's spectacular scenery. Continue your game drive before ascending the crater in the afternoon.
Drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes, or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.
Safari ends: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch

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What a great experience! We had a fantastic 5 day safari and saw a lot of the wild life of Tanzania including the big five. Ronald our great guide told us a lot about the animals and nature which made our safari even more interesting. It was a great experience.
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Best vacation ever This was my first time in Tanzania and I could not have asked for a better guide. He showed us the most beautiful places and animals there are in Tanzania. We asked many questions and they could answer everything with fun facts. I recommend this to everyone if you want to have a fun and interesting trip!
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Unforgettable Tanzania Adventure: A Journey of a Lifetime Our trip to the Serengeti in Tanzania was incredible! We were thrilled to witness the Big 5, along with countless other breathtaking animals. Our driver, Ronald, was exceptional—his deep knowledge of the area and where to find the best wildlife made the experience unforgettable. He was also a very safe and skilled driver, which added to our peace of mind. The accommodations arranged by Earth Track were superb, providing us with comfort and luxury throughout our journey. This truly was the trip of a lifetime!
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Great safari guide!! A few weeks ago I went on an amazing Safari with Ronald. He is an amazing guide that has a lot of knowledge about the animals and their habitat. He made sure we’d see a lot of beautiful things while still respecting and not disturbing the animals. Because of Ronald we had an unforgettable experience!
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The best trip ever!! We had a great safari with Ronald. He is a very experienced guide and he took very good care of us!! We learned a lot from him of the wildlife and he found the best spots to watch al those beautiful animals. We had the best days of our lives ❤️
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Price Per Person

No. of  PAX Camping Safari Mid-Luxury Safari
1 Person $2,500 $3,000
2 People $1,880 $2,500
3 People $1,580 $2,100
4 People $1,300 $1,850
5 People $1,200 $1,770