5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari

From $2,730/person

5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari

5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari is one of the best wildlife experiences in Tanzania. This safari takes you to the famous Ndutu area in Southern Serengeti where the Great Migration gathers during the calving season. Thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the open plains searching for fresh grass and safe places to give birth.

During the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari, travelers have the opportunity to see large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and many predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The Ndutu area is very special because it is one of the main locations where wildebeest give birth to their young calves between December and March.

This safari also includes visits to other beautiful parks in northern Tanzania such as Tarangire National Park and the famous Ngorongoro Crater. The 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari is perfect for visitors who want to see the Great Migration and explore different landscapes full of wildlife.

Why Choose 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari

There are many reasons why travelers choose the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari. One of the main reasons is the chance to see the Great Migration during the calving season when thousands of baby wildebeest are born on the Ndutu plains.

Another reason to choose the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari is the variety of wildlife experiences. In just five days, visitors explore Tarangire National Park, the Ndutu plains, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Each destination offers a unique landscape and a different wildlife experience.

The 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari also offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. The open plains of Ndutu make it easy to see large herds of animals and predators hunting in the wild. This makes the safari exciting and unforgettable.

Accommodation on 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari

Accommodation during the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari is comfortable and located close to the wildlife areas. Travelers can stay in safari lodges or tented camps that provide beautiful views of nature and a peaceful atmosphere.

Most lodges offer private rooms, hot showers, and delicious meals prepared by professional chefs. After a full day of game drives, guests can relax while enjoying the natural environment around the camp.

The accommodation during the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari is designed to give visitors both comfort and a real safari experience. Many camps are located near wildlife routes, so guests may hear animals moving nearby during the night.

5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari
Best Time for 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari

The best time to experience the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari is from December to March. During these months, the Great Migration moves into the Ndutu plains in southern Serengeti.

This period is also known as the calving season, when more than 500,000 wildebeest calves are born within a few weeks. This creates incredible wildlife activity as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds.

Travelers visiting Ndutu during this time have the best chance of seeing dramatic wildlife interactions and massive herds spread across the open plains.

Who Is 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari Suitable For

The 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari is suitable for many types of travelers who want to experience African wildlife. It is perfect for nature lovers who want to see the Great Migration and observe animals in their natural environment.

This safari is also ideal for photographers because the Ndutu plains provide wide open views that make it easy to capture amazing wildlife photos. Couples, families, and small groups can all enjoy the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari.

Travelers who are visiting Tanzania for the first time will also find the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari very rewarding because it combines several famous safari destinations in one trip.

Day by day itinerary

Your 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari begins in the morning with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. After meeting your professional safari guide, you will start the journey toward Tarangire National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in northern Tanzania.

The drive takes about two hours and passes through small villages, Maasai lands, and open savannah landscapes. As you enter Tarangire National Park, the scenery changes into a classic African wilderness filled with giant baobab trees and seasonal rivers that attract wildlife.

Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population. During your game drive you may see large herds of elephants walking together, young calves playing near the river, and sometimes elephants cooling themselves with dust baths. Other animals often seen here include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and many species of antelope.

Predators such as lions and leopards are also found in Tarangire, especially near the river areas where animals come to drink water.

After an exciting afternoon game drive, you will leave the park and drive to your lodge or tented camp in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds and beautiful baobab trees. During the game drive, you may see lions, giraffes, zebras, and many other animals. After the game drive, you will drive to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, your 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari continues with a scenic drive toward the famous Ndutu area located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

This journey is very special because the landscape slowly changes from green highlands to wide open plains where wildlife moves freely. Along the way you may start seeing the first herds of wildebeest and zebras that are part of the Great Migration.

Ndutu is one of the most important locations for the Great Migration calving season. Every year between December and March, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest gather here to give birth to their young calves.

After arriving in Ndutu, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive across the open plains. This is often the moment when travelers see massive herds of wildebeest stretching across the horizon.

Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow these herds, creating dramatic wildlife encounters that make Ndutu one of the most exciting safari destinations in Africa.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at your safari camp in the Ndutu area.

Along the way you will see many animals and beautiful landscapes. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive in Ndutu while searching for large herds of wildebeest and predators.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day three is one of the most exciting days of the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari because you will spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu plains.

Early morning game drives often provide the best wildlife viewing opportunities. As the sun rises over the savannah, the plains become active with animals moving, grazing, and interacting.

During the calving season, thousands of baby wildebeest are born every day. Watching newborn calves trying to stand and walk for the first time is a truly unforgettable experience.

Because there are so many young animals, predators are never far away. You may witness lions stalking the herds, cheetahs running across the plains, or hyenas waiting for opportunities to hunt.

The open landscapes of Ndutu also provide incredible opportunities for wildlife photography.

In the afternoon you may visit Lake Ndutu where flamingos and other birds gather along the shore.

Dinner and overnight stay at the same safari camp in Ndutu.

During the game drive, you may also see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators following the migration herds.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will continue your 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari with a morning game drive before leaving the Ndutu area.

The journey then continues toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife.

Along the way you will still have opportunities to see animals moving across the Serengeti plains.

As you approach the Ngorongoro highlands, the scenery becomes greener and cooler. The views from the crater rim are spectacular and give travelers their first glimpse of the massive Ngorongoro Crater below.

Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in Karatu or near the crater rim.

On the way you may enjoy more wildlife sightings before arriving at your lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The final day of the 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari begins early in the morning as you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa. Because animals live inside the crater throughout the year, it is often possible to see many species in a short time.

During the game drive you may see lions resting in the grass, buffalo grazing near the swamps, hippos relaxing in the water pools, and large groups of flamingos around Lake Magadi.

Ngorongoro is also one of the few places in Tanzania where the endangered black rhino can sometimes be seen.

After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the crater, you will begin the journey back to Arusha where your 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari comes to an end.

After lunch, you will drive back to Arusha where your 5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari will come to an end.

Breakfast, Lunch

5 Days Ndutu Great Migration Safari Price

Season 1 persons 2-3 persons 4-5 persons 6 persons
Low Season
(April 1 - May 19)
$3,645 USD* $2,975 USD* $2,730 USD* $2,550 USD*
Mid Season
(Rest of the year)
$3,745 USD* $3,075 USD* $2,830 USD* $2,650 USD*
High Season
(July, Aug, Sept, 20 Dec - 10 Jan)
$3,865 USD* $3,175 USD* $2,930 USD* $2,750 USD*

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