7 Days (Ndutu Migration - Isebania to Arusha) Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
In this tour we will cover the 4 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Central Serengeti (2 nights), Ndutu (2 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) and Tarangire (1 night). Tour starts at Isebania and ends in Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime! According to the last few years pattern, the possibility of sighting the migration is in the Ndutu region from last week of December to March. Hence, this tour is recommended for the tour date between last week of December and March only.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Jan 12, 2025) - Isebania Border to Central Serengeti
Day 2 (Jan 13, 2025) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 3 (Jan 14, 2025) - Morning game drive in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ndutu for evening game drives
Day 4 (Jan 15, 2025) - Ndutu full day game drives
Day 5 (Jan 16, 2025) - Morning game drives in Ndutu and and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 6 (Jan 17, 2025) - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Karatu/Tarangire
Day 7 (Jan 18, 2025) - Tarangire game drives and afternoon transfer to Arusha
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Isebania to Central Serengeti
Upon completing your immigration formalities at the Isebania border, our guide/driver will meet you around 11:00-11:30 AM. The journey from the Isebania border to Central Serengeti takes approximately 4.5 hours.
Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to view picturesque villages and lush farmlands before entering the Serengeti National Park. You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at Ikoma Gate while your guide finalizes the park entry formalities. As you traverse the park, you'll enjoy en-route game drives, with your arrival at the accommodation expected between 5:00-5:30 PM. The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.
Day 2 - Central Serengeti
Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive around 8:00 AM. Equipped with a packed lunch, you will explore the central Serengeti and return to the lodge in the late afternoon, around 5:00 PM.
Alternatively, embark on an early morning game drive at 6:00 AM. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, enjoy some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive, with a packed lunch provided.
Your exploration will take you through the Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife habitat and the Seronera River, which draws a diverse array of species (Three of the big cats: Lions, Cheetahs, and Leopards. Other predators like hyenas, wild dogs, wildcats, caracals, etc. And other animals like elephants, buffalos, and giraffes). This region is famed for its large lion prides and offers exceptional game viewing opportunities year-round.
You can enjoy your meal at a scenic picnic spot at your preferred time and continue exploring the central Serengeti.
The day will conclude around 5:00 PM, followed by a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.
Day 3 - Central Serengeti to Ndutu
After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, immersing yourself in its vibrant wildlife. Around noon, you will depart for Ndutu, with a picnic lunch provided for your journey. The drive begins with a scenic route through the Serengeti, where you may encounter gazelles and impalas. Before exiting the Serengeti and entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoy a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate. You can also take a short hike to the top of the hill for breathtaking views of the Serengeti plains.
As you progress, you enter the Ndutu region which is the North-western part of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, on the outskirts of the Southern Serengeti Plains. This region is characterized by expansive grasslands that gradually blend into the Serengeti. As a crucial waypoint in the annual migration route of over 2 million wildebeests, along with thousands of zebras, antelopes, and gazelles, Ndutu offers exceptional opportunities to witness the great migration from late December to April. From mid-January to February, the calving season attracts numerous predators preying on the vulnerable young wildebeests. Additionally, Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, vital water sources, draw a variety of wildlife, especially during the dry season.
Ndutu is also renowned for its diverse population of big cats, including leopards, lions, cheetahs, caracals, servals, and wildcats. Your exhilarating game drive will conclude in the early evening, around 6 PM, followed by a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.
Day 4 - Ndutu
Today offers a full day to delve into the rich wildlife and stunning landscapes of Ndutu. You can start your day with a leisurely breakfast before setting out for a comprehensive game drive around 8:00 AM. With packed lunch boxes provided, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the region throughout the day, returning to the lodge in the late afternoon around 5:30 PM.
Alternatively, you might opt for an earlier start by departing after breakfast at 6:20 AM for a morning game drive. After enjoying the early hours of wildlife viewing, you will return to your accommodation around 10:30 AM. This allows you time to relax and savor a hot lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive at 3:00 PM. You will return to the lodge by 6:00 PM.
Whichever option you choose, ensure to take advantage of the opportunity to rest and recharge, preparing yourself for another exciting day of exploration and adventure.
Day 5 - Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Today presents another opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting wildlife of Ndutu. You can begin your day with breakfast at your accommodation before embarking on a game drive. A packed lunch will be provided, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely meal at a picturesque picnic spot amidst the stunning landscape.
Alternatively, you may choose to start with breakfast followed by a morning game drive. After returning to your lodge for a hot lunch, you can continue with additional game drives before departing Ndutu around 3:00 PM.
Following your departure, we will transfer you to your accommodation in Ngorongoro or Karatu. The journey takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with an anticipated arrival between 5:30 and 6:00 PM, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Karatu/Tarangire
You will start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 AM (you might reach Crater floor by 7:00 AM if you sleep in Karatu the previous night). The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest collapsed volcanic caldera, encompasses approximately 260 square kilometers of pristine natural beauty. Surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes, the crater floor, which is adorned with various watering holes, supports a diverse population of around 25,000 animals. With depths exceeding 2,000 feet, this remarkable caldera offers a unique and breathtaking landscape.
A 5-hour game drive on the crater floor offers a chance to see diverse wildlife, including African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. Keep your camera ready to capture the action. After a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, you will begin your ascent out of the crater.
Following the ascent, we will transfer you to the accommodation of your choice, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7 - Transfer to Tarangire for game drives till afternoon. Transfer to Arusha in late afternoon and end of tour
On the final day of your safari, after breakfast, you will embark on a 2 to 2.5 hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a half-day game drive in this renowned park, known for its iconic baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which attracts some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. In addition to elephants, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffes, and zebras.
By mid-afternoon, you will depart for Arusha which is about 2 to 2.5 hour drive, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location by approximately 5:30 PM. As your safari comes to an end, you will reflect on an incredible experience and numerous cherished memories before bidding farewell to your team.
Stay Locations
Day 1 (Jan 12, 2025) - Central Serengeti
Day 2 (Jan 13, 2025) - Central Serengeti
Day 3 (Jan 14, 2025) - Ndutu
Day 4 (Jan 15, 2025) - Ndutu
Day 5 (Jan 16, 2025) - Karatu or NCA
Day 6 (Jan 17, 2025) - Karatu or Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)
Maps
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).
Single room:
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
- Gold Crest Hotel - USD 100
- The African Tulip - USD 149
- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double sharing room:
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 42
- Gold Crest Hotel - USD 60
- The African Tulip - USD 112
- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 250
Triple sharing room:
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 39
- Gold Crest Hotel - USD 50
- The African Tulip - USD 93
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 188
All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request
Transfers
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
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This tour starts & ends at Arusha with road transfers between all locations. Central Serengeti is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 7 hours from Arusha, each way. You can check about driving and flying to Serengeti here. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Central Serengeti where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Arusha by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari
We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Arusha on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Serengeti. We end the safari tour at Central Serengeti on the last day from where you can fly out to Ausha (or other cities). We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.
Fly Into Serengeti
From Arusha to Central Serengeti: From USD 310 per person
From Zanzibar to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
From Dar es Salaam to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
Fly out of Serengeti
From Central Serengeti to Arusha: From USD 200 per person
From Central Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 420 per person
From Central Serengeti to Dar es salaam: From USD 420 per person
Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Note 2: In the Fly into Serengeti rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari landcruiser with guide a day in advance to Serengeti, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3: Flights into Serengeti land at around 10:30 AM and game drives can start soon after landing while flights out of Serengeti depart around 11:00 AM and game drives can be done till about 45 min before flight departure.
Meals
Day 1 (Jan 12, 2025) - Dinner
Day 2 (Jan 13, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Jan 14, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Jan 15, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 (Jan 16, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 (Jan 17, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 (Jan 18, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch
Transfer Times
Day 1 (Jan 12, 2025) - Isebania to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (273 km)
Day 2 (Jan 13, 2025) - No Transfer
Day 3 (Jan 14, 2025) - Central Serengeti to Ndutu takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (91 km)
Day 4 (Jan 15, 2025) - No Transfer
Day 5 (Jan 16, 2025) - Ndutu to NCA takes about 2.5 to 3 hours
Day 6 (Jan 17, 2025) - NCA to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km)
Day 7 (Jan 18, 2025) - Tarangire to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Concession/ Camping Fees.
Meals as per itinerary.
Daily game drives while on Safari.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
All Taxes and VAT.
4x4 Land Cruiser.
Exclusions
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Addons
Add-on tours in Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Rhino Tracking: USD 130 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Information on Serengeti Add-on tours
Add-on tours in Ndutu
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours
Add-on tours in Karatu
Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
Iraqw Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Information on Karatu Add-on tours
7 Days (Ndutu Migration - Isebania to Arusha) Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
In this tour we will cover the 4 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Central Serengeti (2 nights), Ndutu (2 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) and Tarangire (1 night). Tour starts at Isebania and ends in Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime! According to the last few years pattern, the possibility of sighting the migration is in the Ndutu region from last week of December to March. Hence, this tour is recommended for the tour date between last week of December and March only.

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