Itinerary
Overview
On this 6-day safari, you will see the amazing Great Migration! From December to April, millions of wildebeests and zebras move to a beautiful place called Lake Ndutu. This area sits right between the Ngorongoro and Serengeti parks.
If you travel starting in January, you can watch a wonderful sight: the calving season. This is when thousands of baby animals are born every day on the flat grass plains! Because there are so many babies, powerful predators like lions and cheetahs wait nearby, giving you the best chance to see exciting wildlife hunts. On this trip, you will explore four incredible places: Tarangire, the South Serengeti, the famous Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
PRICE
- One Pax U$D 4,255
- Two Pax U$D 2,745
- Three Pax U$D 2,415
- Four- Six Pax U$D 2,190
Itinerary
Day to day
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA.
Welcome to Africa! When you land at the airport, a friendly representative from Natural Serenity will be waiting to meet you. They will help you with your bags and drive you to your comfortable hotel in Arusha.
If your flight arrives early, you will have plenty of time to unpack, swim in the pool, or sit back and relax. It is the perfect time to rest and get ready for the amazing adventure of a lifetime!
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Pazuri Inn
- Forest Hill
- Ritz Arcadia
DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK.
In the morning, your private safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha to begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. You will travel down a smooth, paved road across the beautiful Maasai plains, where you will see colorful Maasai people herding cattle, riding bicycles, and driving donkey carts along the roadside. Tarangire is world-famous for its massive herds of elephants, but it is also home to many other incredible animals. Standing up safely through the open, pop-up roof of your modern safari jeep, you will explore open grasslands, swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River to spot zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and tall giraffes. With a little luck, you might even spot lions stalking their prey in the grass or leopards resting high up in the branches of the trees. After a full, exciting day of experiencing the wild sights and sounds of the park, your guide will drive you directly to your comfortable hotel to enjoy a hot dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
- Farm of Dreams
- Eileen’s Trees Inn
- Marera Valley
- Karatu Simba Lodge
DAY 3: SOUTH SERENGETI (NDUTU)
After a delicious breakfast, you will drive about 3 hours to the beautiful Lake Ndutu region, located in the southern part of the Serengeti ecosystem. As you drive across the breathtaking Rift Valley landscape, you will see Lake Ndutu, a beautiful saltwater lake that is home to a huge variety of wild animals. Once you arrive and enjoy a delicious lunch, you will head out for an exciting afternoon game drive.
From December to April, the massive herds of the Great Migration move directly onto these short-grass plains to feed. After a wonderful afternoon of tracking wildlife, your guide will drive you to your comfortable safari accommodation for a hot dinner and a peaceful night's sleep.
- Sero Tented Camp
- Friends Camp
- Nyikani Migration Camp
- Mbuni Camp
DAY 4: SOUTH SERENGETI (NDUTU)
After a delicious, filling breakfast, you will spend the entire day exploring the incredible Ndutu region. Your guide will take you through many different natural areas, including green swamps, quiet woodlands, saltwater lakes, and the world-famous endless short-grass plains. Around January, you can witness the unbelievable calving season, where half a million baby wildebeests are born within just three weeks! Because the flat plains have no bushes to hide behind, these amazing babies can stand up just minutes after birth and run fast enough to keep up with the herd in only three days. After an unforgettable, full-day adventure watching thousands of animals move across the plains, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Sero Tented Camp
- Friends Camp
- Nyikani Migration Camp
- Mbuni Camp
DAY 5: NDUTU TO NGORONGORO CRATER
After a fresh breakfast, you will leave the southern Serengeti and drive to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see the crater from the top, it looks like a hidden, forgotten world protected by steep volcanic walls. This beautiful wilderness was created millions of years ago when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed, leaving a massive bowl filled with flat grasslands, green forests, and shiny lakes.
Driving down the steep walls to the crater floor is a thrilling adventure, and you will quickly find yourself surrounded by thousands of zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, and over 500 species of birds. This unique place is also your absolute best chance to see the rare, endangered Black Rhino grazing in the open grass.
After a magical afternoon exploring the crater floor, you will drive to the nearby town of Karatu for dinner and a relaxing evening at your hotel.
- Farm of Dreams
- Eileen’s Trees Inn
- Marera Valley
- Karatu Simba Lodge
DAY 6: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA.
After a fresh breakfast, you will drive to your final safari destination, Lake Manyara National Park. This park is compact but filled with beautiful scenery, featuring a large, shallow saltwater lake that covers most of the land and hosts thousands of bright pink flamingos and 500 other colorful bird species. As you explore the changing landscape of open plains, deep forests, and cliffs, you will see baboons, tall giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and elephants. If you are lucky, you might even spot Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions resting high up on the tree branches.
After a lovely lunch inside the park, you will drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon with beautiful memories of Africa's wild sights and sounds to keep with you forever.
Accommodation
No accommodation included on the final day.
What's Included?
- Accommodation: 4 nights in luxury tented camps and lodges.
- Meals: Full-board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) throughout the safari.
- Transport: 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing, including airport transfers.
- Professional Guide: Services of an experienced, English-speaking safari guide.
- Park Fees: All national park entrance fees, including the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Game Drives: Daily game drives as per the itinerary.
Drinking Water: Bottled water during game drives. - Maasai Village Visit: A cultural visit to a Maasai village (if time permits on Day 7).
- Internal Flights: Domestic flight from Arusha to Serengeti (if applicable).
What's Excluded?
- International Flights: Flights to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Visas: Entry visas for Tanzania.
- Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
- Gratuities: Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff.
- Personal Expenses: Items of a personal nature such as souvenirs, additional beverages, and laundry services.
- Optional Activities: Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon safari).
- Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic drinks at lodges and camps unless otherwise stated.