4-Day Serengeti Ndutu Wildebeest Migrations-Ndutu Areas
Overview
Tour Overview
Tanzania Safari: You'll experience an extraordinary 4-day safari journey with African Platinumz Safaris, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, the
Day by Day
Itinerary
Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport to Tarangire National Park
Day 1Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport to Tarangire National Park Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport to Tarangire National Park Drive from Arusha to Tarangire: Approx. 2 hours Your safari begins with a warm welcome from our professional guide, who will pick you up from either the airport or your hotel. You'll then head to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive, with lunch boxes provided for a picnic in the park. After the wildlife viewing experience, you'll proceed to Karatu village, where you'll check in at your lodge for some relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River, a vital water source during the dry season and often referred to as the "river of warthogs." The park is especially famous for its large herds of elephants that gather near the river, along with other diverse wildlife. Main Activity: Game drive in Tarangire National Park. 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 Me
Southern Serengeti Park (Ndutu) for Great Migration-Ndutu Area
Day 2Southern Serengeti Park (Ndutu) for Great Migration-Ndutu Area Southern Serengeti Park (Ndutu) for Great Migration-Ndutu Area After breakfast, you'll depart for Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti, where the focus will be on experiencing the incredible wildlife and witnessing the Great Migration in action. You'll enjoy a scenic game drive en route, with a stop for a packed lunch at a suitable spot within the park. During this season, vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals gather in the Ndutu area for calving, a key highlight of the migration cycle. This spectacle typically occurs from mid-December to early April, offering a unique opportunity to see thousands of animals and the predators they attract. After an adventurous day of wildlife viewing, you'll be transferred to your lodge or camp for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Southern Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP +28 Photos +27 Photos Meals & Drink
Southern Serengeti Park to Lodge in Karatu
Day 3Southern Serengeti Park to Lodge in Karatu Southern Serengeti Park to Lodge in Karatu You'll start your morning with another exciting game drive in the Serengeti Ndutu region, offering a final chance to witness the Great Migration and the abundance of wildlife it brings. After enjoying the morning sightings, you'll journey to Karatu village in the afternoon, where you’ll spend the night at a lodge conveniently located near the Ngorongoro Gate. This overnight stay allows for an early entry into the Ngorongoro Crater the next day, an ideal time to observe wildlife at their most active. Serengeti Ndutu is renowned for its sweeping herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes, along with resident predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, making it a truly unforgettable experience in the heart of nature’s raw beauty. Main Destination: Southern Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Southern Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Day 4Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha You'll get up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, our safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and then depart for Ngorongoro for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife sighting while carrying lunch boxes. Once you finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the Arusha Airport, where the safari ends. This park has a beautiful environment with shimmering lakes and wetlands, patches of acacia woodland, and broad savannah hidden behind the sheer volcanic walls. The journey into the Crater is an adventure in and of itself. Once you arrive at the bottom, you'll soon be surrounded by over 500 different kinds of birds, zebras, gazelles, and wildebeest. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands. 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: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (S
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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Its was an awesome first time experience the hospitality of the host and guides Lucas & Abdullah was out of this world. The knowledge, efficient and prompt responses from Benjamin was highly appreciated. Within our 4 days we were able to...
I was very nervous to book based on online research especially with so many options. I selected African Platinumz Safaris because of Benjamin patience, prompt and very. Informative responses. My guides Lucas & Nabange made my experience...
We had aslam as driver en je was really good. Arusha national park was beautyfull. The car was clean en food was really good
This safari was perfect to see many wild animals. With respect for Nature and interesting facts we have had a really nice tour with our tour guide Astlam. Who made us feel comfortable.
We enjoyed a five-day safari with African Platinumz Safaris, and choosing them was one of the best decisions we made. The company is well organized, professional, and flexible, and the team took time to brief us thoroughly before the safari...
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