Overview

This 5 Day Ndutu Migration Safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.

Why book this 5 Day Ndutu Migration Safari with us

First, every 5 Day Ndutu Migration Safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.

Experience Tanzania’s wildlife in comfort on this 5 Day Ndutu Migration Safari. It is ideal for families, friends, groups or couples who want adventure and memorable encounters.

First, you journey through the iconic Ndutu region, famous as the Great Migration calving grounds. Then you continue to Southern and Central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park.

Along the way, enjoy expertly guided game drives and encounters with the Big Five and major predators. You also enjoy rich cultural experiences, such as a Maasai village visit. Meanwhile, carefully selected lodges and camps balance comfort, authenticity and excellent value. Together, they create a safari that blends adventure, relaxation and wildlife discovery.

Itinerary

Day 01 :

Arusha – Ndutu (Ngorongoro Conservation Area)

Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive through scenic highlands toward the Ndutu region, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy changing landscapes and possible wildlife sightings before you reach the open plains of Ndutu.

On arrival, enjoy a short afternoon game drive. Large herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles often graze here, especially during the migration season. Then continue to your camp to check in and relax as the sun sets over the plains. Later, enjoy dinner at camp while the natural sounds of the African wilderness surround you.

Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Camp

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 02 :

Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Plains)

After breakfast, set out for a full day of game drives across the Southern Serengeti plains. This area is especially rich in wildlife during the calving season, so it attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas.

Your guide takes you through prime wildlife zones. Here you have good chances to watch hunting behaviour and large concentrations of grazing animals.

At midday, enjoy a picnic or bush lunch on the savannah, and then continue exploring in the afternoon. Later, return to camp to relax, freshen up and enjoy dinner under the African sky.

Accommodation: Untamed Migration Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 03 :

Central Serengeti (Seronera Area)

Begin the day early with an optional hot air balloon safari. It offers breathtaking aerial views of the Serengeti plains, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Alternatively, enjoy breakfast at camp before heading out on a morning game drive.

Next, explore the Seronera Valley, one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the Serengeti. It is known for year-round water sources and a high density of predators. Expect sightings of lions, elephants and leopards, as well as a wide variety of plains game.

In the afternoon, transfer to your lodge for relaxation and dinner, surrounded by sweeping savannah views.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Haven

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 04 :

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Maasai Village

After breakfast, leave the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. It is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, such as black rhinos, lions, elephants and buffaloes. Flamingos also gather around the soda lakes.

In the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local customs, daily life and cultural heritage. Finally, continue to your lodge near Lake Manyara for relaxation and dinner in a peaceful natural setting.

Accommodation: Mawemawe Manyara Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 05 :

Tarangire National Park – Departure

After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park for your final safari experience. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. In addition, the Tarangire River supports a wide range of wildlife. During a morning game drive through varied habitats, look for giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators.

After lunch, begin your scenic drive back to Arusha or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. This concludes your Tanzania safari, and you leave with lasting memories of exceptional wildlife encounters and authentic African landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch