Description & Routing
‘The Great Migration in the Ndutu Area awaits. At around December-March the great Migration grazes in short grass plains of the southern Serengeti and Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This 8-days Ndutu Migration itinerary aims to show case all of the four most premium safari destinations in Africa and most important the spectacular great migration.
Experience this fascinating event, when millions of animals, among others wildebeests and zebras, yearly follow the rain by having a constant endless cycle around Mara and Serengeti ecosystem. A remarkable experience which is considered to be one of ‘The 7 wonders of The Natural World 2021’.
This package is suitable for the period of December-March. Venture into the wilderness with us in quest of this spectacular event and the predators that get attracted by massive numbers of game.
This safari consists of two nights in the Ndutu area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and also taking you to the largest intact volcanic crater, The Ngorongoro Crater, while not missing out in the other famous national parks of the Tanzanian famous Northern Safari Circuit, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the great Serengeti National Park.
| Day | Park | Activity | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moshi – Tarangire National Park | Walking safari (1.5-2 hour), Game drives | Maramboi Tented Lodge, Maramboi | Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | Lake Manyara National Park | Extensive game drives | Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, Manyara | Full Board |
| 3 | Manyara – Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area | En route game drives, Afternoon game drives in the Ndutu Plains | Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge, Ndutu | Full Board |
| 4 | Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Full day game drives in quest of the great migration | Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge, Ndutu | Full Board |
| 5 | Ndutu – Serengeti National Park | En route game drives, Afternoon game drives in the Serengeti Plains | Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Turner Springs, central Serengeti | Full Board |
| 6 | Serengeti National Park | Full day game drives | Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Turner Springs, central Serengeti | Full Board |
| 7 | Serengeti – Ngorongoro | Game drives, Ngorongoro Crater rim scenery walk (1 hour) | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro crater rim | Full Board |
| 8 | Ngorongoro Crater – Moshi/Arusha/Airport | Crater floor game drives, transfer | End og tour | Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast depart for Tarangire National Park from with packed lunch, approximately 4.5 hour from Moshi/2 hours from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
After your guide clears with the permits you will be introduced to an armed ranger ready to begin your walking safari in the amazing Tarangire national park (1.5-2 hours), return to your vehicle and later proceed with game drives. Exit the park later in the late afternoon and drive to Maramboi Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.
This Tented Lodge is located in a pristine area overlooking the Great Rift Valley escarpment and Lake Manyara, resident animals roam around camp and offers an amazing experience.
- Activity: 1.5-2 hour walking Safari, Game drives..
- Overnight: Maramboi Tented Lodge, Maramboi.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast depart for Lake Manyara National Park approximately 45 minutes drive with packed lunch. Upon clearance with the permits your guide will drive you through the forest of this pristine park for extensive game drives almost to the edge of the park, here you will witness a remarkable sight, real hot springs. Continue with game drives along the lake and exit the park in the late afternoon to drive to Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge in Manyara.
- Activity: Extensive game drives.
- Overnight: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, Manyara.
Day 3: Manyara – Ndutu, Ngorongoro
After breakfast depart for Ndutu which is the northwestern part of Ngorongoro Conservation Area in quest of the great migration. Here you will witness the sheer number of Wildebeest among other herbivores, alkaline lakes which attracts flamingos. Proceed with game drives and later in the afternoon depart for dinner and overnight at Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge.
This luxury lodge has a privileged location with a clear view of Lake Ndutu.
- Activity: Enroute game drives, Game drive in the Ndutu Area.
- Overnight: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge, Ndutu.
Day 4: Ndutu, Ngorongoro Area
Witness the early morning mist rise on the banks of Lake Ndutu. After an early breakfast venture into the Ndutu Area with packed lunch for full day game drives. Your guide will serve lunch in a pristine location and later proceed with game drives. Later in the afternoon depart to camp for dinner and overnight.
Optional Extras: Balloon Safari 05.30 am – 09.30 am, 1 hour Balloon flight at dawn over the Ndutu Plains and bush breakfast, thereafter proceed with game drives.
- Activity: Full day game drives in quest of the great migration.
- Overnight: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge, Ndutu.
Day 5: Ndutu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast depart for Serengeti National Park with packed lunch, approximately 1.0 hour drive from the Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge to the gate of Serengeti.
Arrive Naabi hill gate in time for lunch, thereafter your guide will clear out with the permits. Proceed with en route game drives to the heart of Serengeti, Seronera renowned for its abundance of resident wildlife. Continue with game drives until later in the late afternoon you will depart for Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Turner Springs for dinner and overnight. This luxury camp has a spectacular and secluded location, giving you the opportunity to fully relax and enjoy the view of the magnificent Serengeti.
- Activity: Enroute game drives, Game drive in the Serengeti Plains.
- Overnight: Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Turner Springs, central Serengeti.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast venture into the plains of the Serengeti for a full day safari with lunch packed, or you can choose to return to camp for hot lunch and a siesta, and later go on an afternoon safari when the sun is not so high. These options can be discussed with your guide.
- Activity: Full day game drives.
- Overnight: Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Turner Springs, central Serengeti.
Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
At dawn you will venture into the wilderness of the Serengeti Nationalpark for a short safari, where you will experience the morning activity of the wildlife and the stunning sunrise over the endless plains. Your guide will serve a cup of freshly brewed african coffee, while you enjoy this spectacular moment. Continue with game drives until noon hours and depart for Ngorongoro. Upon arrival at the crater rim around 16:00 your guide will introduce you to the armed range, who will take you on a 1 hours walking safari on the Ngorongoro crater rim. Your guide will await you and ready to drive you to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for overnight.
Optional Extra: Oludvai Gorge Tour
- Activity: Game drives, walking safari at crater rim scenery.
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro crater rim.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast you will descend down the 610 m deep crater for a fantastic safari on its crater floor, with packed lunch. In the late afternoon you will leave the crater and drive back to Moshi/Arusha or your guide will drive you to the airport.
Optional: Maasai cultural interaction (1 hour)
- Activity: Crater floor game drives, Transfer.
Inclusive of:
- Comfortable 4×4 Vehicle Customized for Game viewing, unlimited miles.
- English Speaking Guide (Please request for other language Speaking Guides French/ Chinese/ German, supplement $25 per day subject to availability).
- Full board accommodation in safari class lodges (Subject to availability).
- Park fees, Crater Fees, Conservation fees (Please request for reduced rates for Kid below 15 years).
- Walking safari.
- Armed ranger for walking safari.
- Bottled water.
- Taxes.
- Air Ambulance Cover from AMREF Flying Doctors.
Exclusive of:
- Airport Transfers (can be arranged).
- Accommodation before and after safari (can be arranged).
- Tips (recommended $10-$15 per person per day to the guide, $5-$10 per walk to the armed ranger on the walking safari).
- Travel insurance.
- All items of personal nature.
- Beverages and laundry except where shown.
2021 & 2022 prices
| No. Of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price pr. person | $5,803 | $4,098 | $3,553 | $3,448 | $3,251 | $3,221 |
Please contact us for family safari with children discount.
Optional Extra:
Olduvai Gorge Tour
- $40 per Adult
- $15 per Kid (less than 16 yrs)
Ballon Safari
- $545 per Adult/Child, kids below 7 years are not permitted.
Maasai Cultural Interaction
- Free for Adults & Kids.
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