3 Days (Ndutu Migration) - Ndutu (2 nights) and Ngorongoro Crater
In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Ndutu (2 nights) and Ngorongoro Crater. Tour starts and ends at 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 (Feb 10, 2025) - Arusha to Ndutu, Ngorongoro. Afternoon game drives in Ndutu
Day 2 (Feb 11, 2025) - Full day game drives in Ndutu
Day 3 (Feb 12, 2025) - Transfer to NCA for Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and to Arusha
Choose Date
Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on Feb 10, 2025, in a group of two adults
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Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges)
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Option E1: $1,287 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Canopy Migration Camp Ndutu, Ndutu
from Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 12, 2025 [Full Board]
Option E2: $1,357 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Serengeti Savannah Camp, Ndutu - Standard Room, Ndutu
from Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 12, 2025 [Full Board]
Option E3: $1,377 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Africa Safari South Serengeti - Luxury Glamping, Ndutu
from Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 12, 2025 [Full Board]
Option E4: $1,439 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Nyikani Migration Camp, Ndutu, Ndutu
from Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 12, 2025 [Full Board]
Option E5: $1,691 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge, Ndutu
from Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 12, 2025 [Full Board]
Option E6: $2,157 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lemala Ndutu, Ndutu
from Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 12, 2025 [Full Board]
Option E7: $3,237 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Olakira Migration Camp, Ndutu, Ndutu
from Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 12, 2025 [Full Board]
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arusha to Ndutu
Your safari will begin by 8AM in the morning with a pick up from your hotel at Arusha and head towards the Ndutu region. The drive to Ndutu is about 6 hours covering a distance of 260 Kms. About 3.5 hours after leaving Arusha, you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ngorongoro) where you will notice the landscape changing from hilly forests to plain and green grasslands. Once you reach Ndutu you will begin a half day game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch. Sweeping grasslands cover the region which gradually fade into the Serengeti. Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebra, antelope and gazelle through the Serengeti eco system. During game drives between December and April, you will be able to see the great migration in this region. Between Mid Jan and Feb, calving happens here and it attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife game during the dry season. The Ndutu is also the home ground for 6 species of big cats – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval and wildcat. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 6PM. You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.
Day 2 - Ndutu
Today you get another chance to view the beautiful wildlife spectacle at Ndutu. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart with packed lunch boxes for a full day game drive around 8:00 AM and return to the lodge late afternoon around 5:30 PM. Or you can depart after breakfast at 6:20 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation around 10:30 AM to relax for a bit and after a hot lunch at the accommodation, depart at 3:00 PM for afternoon game drives and return by 6:00 PM. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.
Day 3 - Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Arusha
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will head to Ngorongoro crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 5:00 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
Stay Locations
Day 1 (Feb 10, 2025) - Ndutu
Day 2 (Feb 11, 2025) - Ndutu
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
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport. Please check our page on how to get to Arusha
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)
Note: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Meals
Day 1 (Feb 10, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Feb 11, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Feb 12, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch
Transfer Times
Day 1 (Feb 10, 2025) - Arusha to Ndutu takes about 5 to 6 hours (266 km)
Day 2 (Feb 11, 2025) - No transfers
Day 3 (Feb 12, 2025) - Ndutu to NCA takes about 2.5 to 3 hours & NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 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 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
3 Days (Ndutu Migration) - Ndutu (2 nights) and Ngorongoro Crater
In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Ndutu (2 nights) and Ngorongoro Crater. Tour starts and ends at 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.

We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment

We reward our staff based on your feedback & that results in all of us working towards making your trip memorable

Our guides are trained to pay attention to each clients requirements & situation & customize the program accordingly

Once a tour is booked, its guaranteed to go, even if there is only single client for the entire trip

Book by paying advance by card on our website. Balance can be paid upon arrival, before the tour

Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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