7-Day Migration Safari in Tanzania (Ndutu)

Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti National Park

Trip Overview

Embark on a thrilling 7-day Tanzania safari designed around the unforgettable Ndutu Migration experience, where the Great Wildebeest Migration gathers on the southern Serengeti plains for calving season. This journey offers exceptional wildlife encounters, dramatic predator action, and stunning landscapes across Tanzania’s renowned northern circuit.

Your adventure begins in Tarangire’s elephant-filled valleys before continuing to the Serengeti’s sweeping grasslands. The highlight is Ndutu, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where millions of wildebeest gather to give birth—drawing lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards in spectacular numbers. The itinerary concludes with the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, home to dense wildlife populations and breathtaking panoramic views. With a private safari guide, reliable 4×4 vehicle, and seamless arrangements, this safari ensures a rewarding and immersive experience.

Price From

$ 2,100

Per person

Trip Animal Highlights

Highest Chance of Being Spotted

Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your guide will welcome you and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure as you adjust from your travels. Relax, unwind, and prepare for the exciting safari ahead. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

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Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Begin your game drive along the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline and a hotspot for wildlife activity.

Spend the day exploring the park’s diverse habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with your afternoon game viewing. In the evening, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

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Day 3: Karatu – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, begin your journey toward Serengeti National Park. Pass through the Ngorongoro highlands and enter the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate. Enjoy panoramic views and begin your game drive across the central plains.

The Seronera Valley is well-known for its abundant wildlife and big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving at your camp in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in the central Serengeti.

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Day 4: Central Serengeti – Ndutu Region (Ngorongoro Conservation Area)

After breakfast, depart for the Ndutu region, located in the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you travel south, enjoy game viewing and the changing landscapes leading to Ndutu’s open plains and woodlands.

This area becomes a wildlife paradise during calving season, as hundreds of thousands of newborn wildebeest attract predators. Arrive at your camp in the afternoon for lunch, followed by an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight in Ndutu.

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Day 5: Full Day in Ndutu – Calving Season Exploration

Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu plains, the epicenter of the Great Migration during the calving season. Witness vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles spread across the grassy plains, along with predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards taking advantage of the abundance of prey.

Your guide will take you through both the Serengeti and Ngorongoro sides of Ndutu (off-road permitted), ensuring exceptional game-viewing opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration. Dinner and overnight at your Ndutu camp.

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Day 6: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After an early breakfast, depart for the legendary Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera—home to elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, black rhinos, lions, and abundant birdlife.

Spend the morning exploring the crater floor and enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and continue to Karatu, a charming agricultural town nestled in the Ngorongoro highlands. Dinner and overnight in Karatu.

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Day 8: Karatu – Arusha / Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha through scenic rural landscapes and local markets. Depending on your schedule, enjoy lunch in town or proceed directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

This marks the end of your 7-day Ndutu Migration safari—an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich regions.

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Tour Price

Standard Package
Pax
2 Pax
4 Pax
6 Pax
Tour Price
$ 2,770
$ 2,265
$ 2,100
Premium Package
Pax
2 Pax
4 Pax
6 Pax
Tour Price
$ 3,810
$ 3,305
$ 3,140
Exclusive Package
Pax
2 Pax
4 Pax
6 Pax
Tour Price
$ 5,610
$ 5,080
$ 4,905

* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

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