Overview
About This Safari
This 4-Day Great Migration Safari takes you across Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Highlands and the legendary Ndutu plains during Tanzania's spectacular calving season. Witness vast wildebeest herds, newborn calves and the predators that follow them across the short-grass plains.
In just 4 days, you’ll explore Tarangire National Park, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands and spend two days in the Ndutu area, one of the most important calving grounds of the Great Wildebeest Migration. The journey ends with a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife.
4 days, perfectly paced – what to expect:
Tarangire National Park – Elephants, baobabs, giraffes and diverse wildlife across beautiful savannah landscapes.
Ngorongoro Highlands – Scenic landscapes and the gateway to the Southern Serengeti.
Ndutu & Southern Serengeti – Follow migrating wildebeest, newborn calves and intense predator activity during calving season.
Ngorongoro Crater – A spectacular final game drive among lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos and other resident wildlife.
This route combines migration, calving-season wildlife and classic Northern Tanzania safari highlights in a compact itinerary, with comfortable accommodation and expert-guided game drives throughout. Calving-season conditions can vary with rainfall and herd movements, so wildlife sightings are naturally never guaranteed.
Start / End Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport → Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport / Zanzibar
Group size 1-100 people
Difficulty Easy
Minimum age 2+
Safari Snapshot
A quick look at the route, day by day.
- Day 1 Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park safari Scenic game drivePicnic lunchKankari Lodge - Day 2 Central Serengeti
Karatu – Ndutu
Ndutu game driveTransit game driveSafari Haven Tented Camp - Day 3 Central Serengeti
Full-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari
Ndutu game drivePicnic lunchSafari Haven Tented Camp - Day 4
Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Early game drive at Ngorongoro craterPicnic lunch
Ways to Customize This Trip
This private itinerary can be tailored to your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style, dietary needs and special interests. Ask our Tanzania specialist to adjust transfers, activities and room arrangements before booking
- Adjust the balance of safari, beach time and optional Zanzibar activities
- Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights
Where you go
Route
- Day 1 Ngorongoro Crater
- Days 2–3 Central Serengeti
Day by Day
4 daysHere is how the days run. We can adjust the route around your dates and the pace you want.
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Central Serengeti
Day 1 Ngorongoro Crater Arusha – Tarangire National Park Lunch, Dinner Kankari Lodge
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant population, ancient baobab trees and seasonal wildlife concentrations.
Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park's savannah, river valleys and woodland areas. Look for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and numerous bird species before heading to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Main stop Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation Kankari Lodge
- Meals Lunch, Dinner
- Activities Tarangire National Park safari Scenic game drive, Picnic lunch
Accommodation - Kankari Lodge
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Kankari Lodge
Safari lodge / Mid-range / Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 2 Central Serengeti Karatu – Ndutu Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Safari Haven Tented Camp
After breakfast, leave Karatu and travel towards the Ndutu area, passing through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands. As you approach the Southern Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast short-grass plains where the Great Migration gathers during calving season.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for wildebeest herds, newborn calves, zebras, gazelles and predators before settling into your Ndutu-area camp or lodge.
- Main stop Central Serengeti
- Accommodation Safari Haven Tented Camp
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities Ndutu game drive, Transit game drive
Accommodation - Safari Haven Tented Camp
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Safari Haven Tented Camp
Tented camp / Luxury / Central Serengeti
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Day 3 Central Serengeti Full-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Safari Haven Tented Camp
Spend the entire day exploring Ndutu and the surrounding Southern Serengeti plains. Follow the migration herds and look for newborn wildebeest calves, zebras and gazelles.
Calving season also attracts lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and other predators, creating exceptional wildlife-viewing opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive until late afternoon.
- Main stop Central Serengeti
- Accommodation Safari Haven Tented Camp
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities Ndutu game drive, Picnic lunch
Accommodation - Safari Haven Tented Camp
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Safari Haven Tented Camp
Tented camp / Luxury / Central Serengeti
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Day 4 Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha Breakfast, Lunch
After an early breakfast, drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside this spectacular natural amphitheatre.
Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. After lunch or an appropriate break, ascend the crater and continue to Arusha, where your safari ends.
- Main stop Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch
- Activities Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater, Picnic lunch
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Accommodation
Where you stay on this trip. We can move the comfort level up or down when we plan your dates.
Tour Rates
This is the starting price for this trip. Your final quote is confirmed once we check your dates and availability.
Standard Season
Solo On request
2 people From $1,953 per person
3 people From $1,631 per person
4 people From $1,495 per person
5 people From $1,393 per person
Lowest price 6 people From $1,326 per person
7+ people On request
Prices are per person in USD and based on shared double/twin accommodation unless stated otherwise. Final pricing depends on travel dates, lodge availability, group size and route adjustments.
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Professional driver-guide.
- Park entrance fees and Ngorongoro Crater service fee, where applicable.
- Game drives and activities specified in the itinerary.
- Airport transfers as specified in the itinerary.
- Drinking water during the safari.
- Domestic flights, only where specified in the package.
Not Included
- Any services not expressly listed as included.
- International flights.
- Visa fees and travel insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary, such as hot-air balloon safaris and cultural visits.
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and meals unless specified.
- Personal expenses, including laundry, souvenirs, and telephone calls.
- Extra accommodation or transfers outside the agreed itinerary.