5-Day Ndutu Migration Safari

Arusha to Tarangire

Day 1Arusha to Tarangire Arusha to Tarangire After pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, you will depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park, which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. After the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ndutu

Day 2Ndutu Ndutu Once you reach Ndutu, you will begin your day game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch. Sweeping grasslands of the Ndutu cover the region, which gradually fades into the Serengeti. Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebra, antelope and gazelle. During game drives at the right season, between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and a nursery for the great migration. The calving season attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife during the Dry season. Ndutu is also home to 6 species of big cats: leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval, and wildcat. The action-packed game drive will conclude around 5 PM. Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP +12 Photos +11 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full day in Ndutu

Day 3Full day in Ndutu Full day in Ndutu Stunned by the previous day's spotting of the migration, today you get another chance to view the beautiful wildlife spectacle. The Ndutu region is part of the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). Heading out for a full-day game drive after breakfast, you will follow the migration, depending on its location, either in the NCA or the Serengeti. During game drives at the right season, between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and a nursery for the great migration. This season attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Watching the circle of life take its course will be an unforgettable experience, etched for life. Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

Day 4Ngorongoro Crater game drive Ngorongoro Crater game drive Very early in the morning, a vehicle will take you 2,000 ft down into the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is often called "Africa’s Eden" and the "8th Natural Wonder of the World." A visit to the crater is a major draw for tourists visiting Tanzania and a world-class attraction. It formed approximately 2.5 million years ago when a volcanic mountain sank due to inactivity. The crater has evolved into a unique and integral part of Tanzania’s ecosystem. The crater is actually a caldera, measures 22.5 km across, and the rim walls stand 600 m high. Views from within and from the rim are breathtaking. The crater houses 30,000 animals such as rhino, lion, hyena, buffalo and a large variety of birds. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara to Arusha

Day 5Lake Manyara to Arusha Lake Manyara to Arusha Depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will continue until evening, with a brief break for a picnic lunch. During the game drive, watch for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National Park is the tree-climbing lions; however, spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. After the game drive, you will return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off a