8 Days Ndutu Migration Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

1. Arusha
   2h
   On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by your transfer driver, meet and greet the being transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
   
   Overnight Mount Meru, Arusha
   Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

1. Tarangire National Park
   9h
   After breakfast you will drive to the Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is another jewel in the Northern Tanzanian Circuit. Surrounded by Maasai Steppes and the Lakes of the Great Rift Valley, it has sprawling grasslands dotted with majestic Baobabs, swamps, woodlands, and charming hills. The river Tarangire that flows through it throughout the year attracts herds of elephants, wildebeests, buffalos, and many other species along with flocks of birds.
   Especially during the dry season spotting wildlife will be quite easy as vegetation will be dried up which will improve visibility and an abundance of animals could be found near water bodies.
   Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
   
   Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   10h
   Drive to the famous Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.
   The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti 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.
   
   You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Serengeti National Park for game drive.
   
   Overnight at Signature Serengeti Luxury Camp, Serengeti
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   10h
   Day 4: Serengeti National Park
   
   Enjoy full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. The region is humming with wildlife. The area possesses a variety of habitat, ranging from swamps and rivers to kopjes and thick woodlands, which in turn nurture a variety of fauna. In fact, a particular Simba Kopje here is the very kopje that inspired the Pride Rock seen in Disney’s The Lion King!
   
   Overnight at Signature Serengeti Luxury Camp, Serengeti
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Ndutu Area

1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   7h
   After breakfast, drive to Ndutu Area following up the great wildebeest migration located in Ndutu. It’s located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, adjoining the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, is a unique and captivating safari destination. Spanning a vast area, it’s renowned for its rich wildlife diversity, including the presence of the Big Five. With exceptional ecological importance makes it a key area for conservation and wildlife observation.
   Ndutu is most famous for the Great Migration, specifically the calving season from December to March. This natural phenomenon attracts thousands of wildebeests and zebras, followed by predators, offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities.
   The area's ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife, including endangered and vulnerable species. It's a haven for big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and is also home to a rich diversity of birdlife.
   Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge, Ndutu Area
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Ndutu Area

1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   9h
   After breakfast, drive to Ndutu Area following up the great wildebeest migration located in Ndutu. It’s located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, adjoining the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, is a unique and captivating safari destination. Spanning a vast area, it’s renowned for its rich wildlife diversity, including the presence of the Big Five. With exceptional ecological importance makes it a key area for conservation and wildlife observation.
   Ndutu is most famous for the Great Migration, specifically the calving season from December to March. This natural phenomenon attracts thousands of wildebeests and zebras, followed by predators, offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities.
   The area's ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife, including endangered and vulnerable species. It's a haven for big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and is also home to a rich diversity of birdlife.
   Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge, Ndutu Area
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   7h
   Full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro 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.
   
   Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s, Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos.

Day 8: Departure - Arusha

1. Arusha
   2h
   After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport for an outbound flight.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels