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5 Days / 4 Nights Ndutu Calving Safari & Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

Overview

Embark on a breathtaking 7-day safari through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, culminating in the spectacular Great Migration river crossing in the Northern Serengeti. This journey takes you from the elephant herds and ancient baobabs of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of Serengeti, where millions of wildebeest and zebras thunder across the Mara River in one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Along the way, you will also discover the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its extraordinary density of wildlife.

Your safari is designed with both adventure and comfort in mind, combining carefully selected accommodations with healthy meals and adequate rest to ensure you remain energized throughout the trip. Each evening, unwind in handpicked lodges and tented camps offering nutritious cuisine, fresh air, and serene natural surroundings ideal for recovery after full days in the wild.

START DATE

Can start any day

MINIMUM AGE

All ages

COMFORT LEVEL

Mid-range

TOUR PLAN

Can be customized

MEALS

Breaksafst, Lunch & Dinner

TOUR TYPE

Private tour

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Day-by-Day

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities or take a short stroll through the peaceful city.

Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After a wholesome breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and vast elephant herds. A full-day game drive offers encounters with giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and a variety of birdlife. Picnic lunch will be served inside the park, giving you a chance to enjoy nutritious food while surrounded by wilderness.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 2 tara

Day 3: Ngorongoro – Central Serengeti

This morning, journey towards the Serengeti National Park, driving across the stunning Ngorongoro highlands and into the vast plains. You will enjoy your first taste of Serengeti’s endless horizons and abundant wildlife, including big cats that roam the central region.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ndutu Calving Safari

Day 4: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, head north into the legendary Mara River region of the Northern Serengeti, the stage for the Great Migration river crossings. The journey itself is filled with sightings of predators and herds along the way. In the afternoon, settle into camp before heading out for a game drive to scout possible crossing points.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ndutu Calving Adventure

Day 5: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Spend the entire day in the Northern Serengeti, exploring the Mara River and nearby plains where dramatic river crossings take place. Watch as wildebeest and zebras battle strong currents and lurking crocodiles in their pursuit of greener pastures. It is one of the most unforgettable spectacles in the animal kingdom. A well-packed picnic lunch ensures you maximize your time near the river while maintaining energy and hydration.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

Today you will travel back south to Central Serengeti, enjoying game drives along the way. This region is famed for its resident wildlife, meaning you’ll encounter plenty of action even outside the migration months. Relax in camp with a freshly prepared dinner and the soothing sounds of the Serengeti at night.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ngorongoro-Wildebeest-Calving-Calf

Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive in one of Africa’s natural wonders. The crater floor is home to elephants, lions, zebras, flamingos, and even rare black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before beginning your drive back to Arusha, where your safari comes to an end. No accommodation is arranged tonight unless requested, but transfers to your onward journey or airport will be provided.

Day 7 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

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