6 Day Tarangire, Ndutu Calving Plains & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

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6‑Day Tarangire, Ndutu Calving Plains & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Tour Highlights
  • Start Arusha City
  • End Kilimanjaro Air port
  • Main Country tanzania
  • Transportation -ormal-4x4-vehicle-closed-sides-and-roof-, -op-up-roof-4x4-vehicle
  • Safari Type Private Tour

Itinerary Overview

Experience an unforgettable 6-day safari through Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and elephant herds, venture into the wildlife-rich Ndutu, renowned for exceptional predator sightings and the Great Migration season, and conclude with a game drive in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This safari offers outstanding wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and comfortable lodge accommodation.

Itinerary Description

Game drive in Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Explore the wildlife-rich Ndutu.
Opportunity to witness the Great Migration (seasonal: approximately December to March).
Excellent chances to spot predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Chance to see the Big Five in their natural habitat.
Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced professional guide.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome & Transfer to Your Lodge

Destination: Arusha City
Activities: Destination: Arusha
Activities: Arrival, meet & greet, safari briefing, hotel transfer, rest

Experience:

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing about your upcoming adventure, you will be transferred to your lodge in the Arusha area.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing and recovering from your journey while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the lodge's facilities or simply unwind in preparation for the exciting safari ahead.


Accommodation: Plannet Lodge
Alternative: Forest Hill Lodge
Meals: lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 1 image

Day 2: Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Destination: Tarangire National Park
Activities:

Destination: Tarangire National Park
Activities: Game drive, elephant herds, baobab trees, wildlife viewing, transfer to Karatu

Experience:

Depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Enjoy spectacular wildlife viewing, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and numerous bird species. After the game drive, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams
Alternative: Forest Hill
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 2 image

Day 3: Day 3: Karatu – Ndutu Plains

Destination:
Activities:

Destination: Ndutu (Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Southern Serengeti ecosystem)
Activities: Drive to Ndutu, afternoon game drive, wildebeest herds (seasonal), predator sightings

Experience:

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the beautiful Ndutu. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this wildlife-rich ecosystem, famous for large predator populations and seasonal migration herds.

Accommodation: Sero tented Camp
Alternative: Mbun tented Camp
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 3 image

Day 4: Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - North,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - West,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Central,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - South
Activities:

Destination: Ndutu
Activities: Full-day game drive, wildebeest calving (seasonal), lion/cheetah action, bush picnic lunch

Experience:

Spend the entire day exploring Ndutu with morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras during the Great Migration and search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, elephants, and many other animals.

Accommodation: Sero tented Camp
Alternative: Mbuni tented camp
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 4 image

Day 5: Day 5: Ndutu – Ngorongoro/Karatu

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - North,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - West,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Central,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - South
Activities: Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Karatu area)
Activities: Morning game drive, transfer to highlands, optional cultural visit, lodge relaxation
Experience:

Enjoy a morning game drive in Ndutu before driving toward Karatu via the Ngorongoro highlands. Relax at your lodge and prepare for the crater safari the following day.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams
Alternative: Endoro Lodge
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 5 image

Day 6: Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - North,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - West,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Central,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - South,Arusha City
Activities:

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Arusha / Airport
Activities: Crater game drive (Big Five viewing), picnic lunch, return to Arusha or airport transfer

Experience:

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Accommodation:
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 6 image

Other Extra Activities

  • Balloon Safari (500 USD)
  • Local market visit (50 USD)
  • Tanzanian village cultural tour (150 USD
  • Luxury accommodation upgrade (300 USD/night)
  • Spa treatments (prices vary)

Include

  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned
  • All accommodations mentioned
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Cancellation Policy

  • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
  • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost