5-Day Tanzania Safari: Central Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Crater

Overview

Experience the three most popular destinations in Tanzania: Central Serengeti, Ndutu area, and Ngorongoro Crater. With our experienced driver guides, this will be a trip of a lifetime! This tour is recommended between the last week of December and March, to align with the migration patterns in the Ndutu region.

Day 01: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be picked up by our company representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Enjoy dinner and relax as you prepare for your safari adventure.

• Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel
• Meals: Dinner

Day 02: Arusha to Central Serengeti
Embark on your safari in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. You will head towards Serengeti National Park, a 240 km drive covered in about 6 hours. The Serengeti is renowned for its large lion population and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch and a long game drive in the Central Serengeti, known for its abundant wildlife and scenic landscapes.

• Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 03: Central Serengeti to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)
After breakfast, head towards the Ndutu region in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a half-day game drive with a picnic lunch. The Ndutu region is a key part of the annual migration route for wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, and gazelles. During the calving season (Mid-Jan to March), it attracts numerous predators. The Ndutu area is home to six species of big cats. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Ndutu Katikati Tented Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 04: Full Day in Ndutu
Spend another day exploring the Ndutu region. You have two options for your game drive:

1. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive, and return to the lodge in the late afternoon.
2. Depart after an early breakfast for a morning game drive, return to the lodge for a hot lunch, relax, and then go for an afternoon game drive.

• Accommodation: Ndutu Katikati Tented Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera and hosts a diverse range of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo pool before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha. You have the option to stay one night in Arusha or be dropped off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

• Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch

Important Information:

• The tour is recommended between the last week of December and March.
• Accommodation on the last day is not included.

Enjoy your unforgettable safari in Tanzania!