4 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu Great Migration Safari
The 4 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu Great Migration Safari is a brief expedition focused on the huge wildebeest migration in Tanzania. This 4 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu Great Migration Safari transports you to the southern plains of Serengeti National Park in the Ndutu region, coinciding with the calving season of the big wildebeest migration, a phenomenon highly coveted by wildlife aficionados.
This 4-day Ndutu Migration and Ngorongoro Crater Safari includes an exploration of the crater floor within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, allowing you to experience one of Africa’s eight natural wonders, where you will observe the Big Five and much more. The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is a remarkable natural formation. Reserve this 4 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu Great Migration Safari for travel between December and March for an extraordinary experience. This Tanzania safari can be tailored to your preferences, such as extending the duration to tour other national parks or incorporating a break in Zanzibar.
- Day 1: Transfer to Ndutu area, Game Drive
- Day 2: Ndutu Wildebeest Calving Experience
- Day 3: Morning Ndutu Game Drive, Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands, En-route Olduvai Gorge Visit
- Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 4 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu Great Migration Safari
Day 1: Transfer to the Ndutu region, Wildlife Safari
Upon your arrival at Ndutu Airstrip, All Tanzania safari guide will meet you and provide a briefing regarding the safari. Embark on a game drive en route to the camp; observe various animals, check in at the camp, and unwind while awaiting lunch. Upon checking in at your lodge or camp and enjoying lunch, you will participate in an afternoon game drive to explore the wilderness of the Ndutu region.
The Ndutu area is home to various wildlife species, including elephants, zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, lions, and leopards. Following your game drive, you will return to your lodge in anticipation of dinner and an overnight stay at Sero Tented Camp for Budget accommodations, Ndutu Ngorongoro Camp for Mid-range and Budget options, or Lake Masek Tented Lodge for Luxury lodging.
Day 2: Ndutu Wildebeest Calving Encounter
You will partake in breakfast at the camp and have the opportunity to tour the wildebeest-populated southern plains of Serengeti National Park in the Ndutu Area. Observe the wildebeest migration and the opportunity to witness the birth of calves, alongside the presence of lurking predators. Relish a picnic repast in the wilderness! Evening meal and an overnight accommodation as previously mentioned.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Morning Ndutu Game Drive, Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands, Visit to Olduvai Gorge en route
Estimated Driving Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Partake in an early cup of tea; depart for additional game viewing at 6:30 AM. Return to the lodge/camp, eat breakfast, and with a packed lunch, go for a journey to Ngorongoro, including an en-route visit to Olduvai Gorge for an educational experience on the history of humankind. Partake in a picnic lunch, then continue to the lodge to check in and unwind while awaiting dinner and an overnight stay at Eileen’s Tree Inn for budget accommodations, Hhando Coffee Lodge for mid-range options, or Acacia Ngorongoro Luxury Camp for lower-luxury accommodations.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Following breakfast, depart with your packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the crater. You will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, which hosts a variety of wildlife species, including the Big Five: lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinoceroses, and elephants. Additional wildlife species in Ngorongoro comprise hyenas, wildebeests, antelopes, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, waterbucks, and warthogs, among others.
Various avian species, like as ostriches and flamingos, can be observed surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater and along the beaches of Lake Magadi, respectively. Following your wildlife drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, partake in lunch before transferring to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at the airport in time for your flight. This concludes your 4 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu Great Migration Safari.
Price Includes;
- All day game drives as per itinerary
- Accommodation for the duration of the safari
- 4×4 land cruiser safari vehicle
- Professional English speaking safari guide / driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- Crater and Concession fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Price excludes;
- Flights
- Items of personal nature (laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Any hotel accommodation before / after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not included in the itinerary