4 DAYS SERENGETI WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI
Overview
4 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
Ndutu is a famous birthing ground of more than 2 million animals, wildebeests, Zebras, Thomson Gazelles, and Grand Gazelles of the Great Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. It lies south of the Serengeti National Park, an important site as this is where the wildebeest calves are delivered and nurtured over the nutrient-rich grass to gain the necessary energy to complete the 500 km migration circuit for the next generation. An approximated total of 400,000 thousand wildebeest calves is delivered in a short 3-week window. The newborn calves make this place a hunting ground for hunting lions, opportunistic hyenas, and the stealthy leopards looking to make a quick meal of the newborns.
Ndutu is the focus of our safari, however, your experience won’t be limited to only this place. We have planned visits to the Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater which are full of wildlife for us to observe and admire the stunning migration of various kinds of animals.
This itinerary suits all types of travelers; it is great for family vacations, couples, groups, and even solo travelers
* itineraries can be rearranged, changed or customized, please let us know your preferences
BEST TIME TO VISIT
All year round
PRICING LIST
Number of people Price per Person
- 1 Person $
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2 People $
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3 People $
- 4 People $
- 5 People $
- 6 People or more $
Included
- Park fees
- Tanapa Fees
- Conservation Fees
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Excluded
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- International flights
- Additional accommodation
- Tips
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
Arrive in Tanzania
Upon arrival at the airport, your driver shall pick you up and drive to your hotel in Arusha. Have a rest and prepare for your safari in the next morning.
Accommodation at appointed Hotel
Detailed Itenary
DAY 1: ARUSHA TO NDUTU:
The migration safari kicks off early morning, at 8am on the first day. You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and head towards the Ndutu region. The drive to Ndutu is about 5.5 hours covering a distance of 260 Kms.
Two hours after commencing the drive, you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) where you will notice the landscape changing from hilly forests to plain and green grasslands.
Once you reach Ndutu you will begin a half day game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch. Sweeping grasslands 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 nursery for the great migration.
This season attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Ndutu Lake and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife game during the dry season.
The Ndutu is also the home ground for 6 species of big cats – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval and wildcat. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 5PM.
You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.
Accommodation at Lake Ndutu Luxury Lodge
DAY 2: NDUTU TO CENTRAL SERENGETI:
The excitement for today will be quite high as you make your way into the most celebrated wildlife park in the world – The Serengeti. After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands.
Serengeti means endless plains in the local African language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view.
With an overall land area of 14,763 Sq Kms, It puts our notion about distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animal – The Impala.
The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. You must also look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna.
A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself.
Accommodation at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
DAY 3: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER RIM.
In the morning, at 7am, you will head out for a short game drive in the Serengeti after a good breakfast. After completing a half day game drive along with a picnic lunch, we will branch out and head towards the Ngorongoro crater rim.
The 75km drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim will take about 2.5 hrs, with mild game action to see on the way. The crater is one of Africa’s impressive geological attraction and supreme mecca of wilderness. The day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation. Get a good rest and refuel yourself, for the following day you will descend into the massive crater.
Accommodation at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
DAY 4: NGORONGORO TO ARUSHA.
On this day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descend at around 6:30am into the crater floor.
The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5 hour game drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater.
This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location at Arusha by 6PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
Accommodation at Grand Melia Hotel
