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8 Days Ndutu Migration Safari Overview
Our 8 days Ndutu migration safari is a 8-day trip with Ndovu African Expeditions that takes you to Arrival In Arusha, Arusha To Tarangire National Park, Karatu To Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ndutu Area. Below you will find the tour overview, a day-by-day itinerary and what is included in the price.
Start Dates: Flexible / On Request
This 8 days safari includes an opportunity to see the Great Migration. During this season, the Migration is in Ndutu (part of Ngorongoro Conservation Area) and Southern Serengeti. Tanzania is a country bursting with natural beauty, wildlife, and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. This safari provides countless opportunities to view and learn about Tanzania’s rich wildlife. Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, Serengeti and more..
Tour Price Range (per person):
| Number of People | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 People | $3,375 |
| 3 People | $3,075 |
| 4–6 People | $2,795 |
Tour Price Inclusion:
| Included | Excluded |
|---|---|
| All park fees (for non-residents) | International flights |
| All scheduled activities and game drives (unless optional) | Accommodation before or after safari |
| Accommodation as specified | Tips (Suggested US$15 pp/day) |
| Professional driver/guide | Personal items, souvenirs, travel insurance, visas, etc. |
| All transportation between parks and cities | |
| Taxes/VAT | |
| Meals as specified | |
| Drinks as specified |
8 Days Ndutu Migration Safari Itinerary
Day 1:
Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up from the airport by a Ndovu African Expeditions Limited representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!
Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travellers pass through at some stage.
Accommodation : —————-
Meals & Drinks: at own expense
Day 2:
Your Ndovu African Expeditions Limited Safari guide will collect you from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it.
This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest.
These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient Baobab trees can be seen here. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years. Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the Park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.
Accommodation :—————-
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 3:
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to stop and see the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. You will then transit through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering at the South of the Park.
The Serengeti National Park is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lion, cheetah, and leopard.
Accommodation :————–
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 4:
Another day set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. It is possible to have a more relaxed pace, and do early morning and late afternoon game drives, returning to your accommodation for lunch and some relaxation.
Every day is different in the Serengeti and there is always plenty to explore.
Accommodation :————
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 5:
After breakfast, you will wend your way through the Serengeti towards Ndutu, stopping off to experience more wonder on the way! Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.
At this time of year, the Migration is normally in Southern Serengeti / Ndutu (Ndutu is part of Ngorongoro Conservation Area). One of the main features of this area is Lake Ndutu, an alkaline lake and a treasured source of water.
Accommodation:————–
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 6:
After a hearty breakfast, you will head out to enjoy a full day’s game drive in Ndutu. You will explore the range of different habitats found here including swamps, woodland, and savannah. With luck, you will see vast crowds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, sometimes stretching to the horizon.
The sound of the wildebeest gently mooing is hauntingly beautiful. During a short time frame (normally in February), many of the female wildebeest give birth to their young, dropping over half a million young in this incredible act of synchronized birthing.
The grass provides little cover and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators (cheetah, lion, hyena, and leopard). Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd. After a full day’s exploration, you will return to your Tented Camp in time for dinner.
Accommodation:———-
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 7:
This morning, you will gently wend your way through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, seeing more animals along the way. You should reach the Crater by lunch time. Ngorongoro Crater looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps.
The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
After an afternoon game drive, you will drive to your accommodation in Karatu.
Accommodation:—————
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 8:
This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Manyara is a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale. It is both compact and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary).
The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species).
You may see baboons, elephants, and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the Park. After your game drive, you will be dropped off at a place of your choosing e.g. Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport.
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drink: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinks not included
What Is Included in the 8 Days Ndutu Migration Safari
- Flight from Zanzibar
- All Taxes/VAT
- A professional driver/guide
- All accommodation
- Accommodation on safari
- Safari jeep with top up roof
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Park fees
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Why Book the 8 Days Ndutu Migration Safari With Us
Every 8 days Ndutu migration safari is run by our local team in Arusha, with an experienced English-speaking guide who knows the area well. We can adjust the 8 days Ndutu migration safari to your travel dates, group size and budget, and combine it with other trips in Tanzania.
Find more ideas among our Tanzania safari tours, check the best time to visit Tanzania and read our Tanzania safari FAQ. Official park information is available from Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA).
The 8 days Ndutu migration safari can be adapted for your own group. Ask us about the best season for the 8 days Ndutu migration safari. Prices for the 8 days Ndutu migration safari depend on the season and group size. The 8 days Ndutu migration safari is a great way to discover Tanzania. You can extend the 8 days Ndutu migration safari with extra nights in Arusha or Zanzibar. We confirm every detail of your 8 days Ndutu migration safari in writing before you travel. Contact us with any questions about the 8 days Ndutu migration safari. Tell us your dates and we will check availability for the 8 days Ndutu migration safari.
Ready to go? Contact us to check availability and book your 8 days Ndutu migration safari.
Included/Excluded
- Flight from Zanzibar
- All Taxes/VAT
- A professional driver/guide
- All accommodation
- Accommodation on safari
- Safari jeep with top up roof
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Park fees
- International and domestic flights
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Tour Plan
Day 1:
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up from the airport by a Ndovu African Expeditions Limited representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!
Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travellers pass through at some stage.
Accommodation : ----------------
Meals & Drinks: at own expense
Day 2:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your Ndovu African Expeditions Limited Safari guide will collect you from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it.
This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest.
These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient Baobab trees can be seen here. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years. Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the Park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.
Accommodation :----------------
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 3:
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to stop and see the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. You will then transit through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering at the South of the Park.
The Serengeti National Park is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lion, cheetah, and leopard.
Accommodation :--------------
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 4:
Serengeti National Park
Another day set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. It is possible to have a more relaxed pace, and do early morning and late afternoon game drives, returning to your accommodation for lunch and some relaxation.
Every day is different in the Serengeti and there is always plenty to explore.
Accommodation :------------
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 5:
Central Serengeti to Southern Serengeti & Ndutu
After breakfast, you will wend your way through the Serengeti towards Ndutu, stopping off to experience more wonder on the way! Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.
At this time of year, the Migration is normally in Southern Serengeti / Ndutu (Ndutu is part of Ngorongoro Conservation Area). One of the main features of this area is Lake Ndutu, an alkaline lake and a treasured source of water.
Accommodation:--------------
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 6:
Ndutu Area
After a hearty breakfast, you will head out to enjoy a full day’s game drive in Ndutu. You will explore the range of different habitats found here including swamps, woodland, and savannah. With luck, you will see vast crowds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, sometimes stretching to the horizon.
The sound of the wildebeest gently mooing is hauntingly beautiful. During a short time frame (normally in February), many of the female wildebeest give birth to their young, dropping over half a million young in this incredible act of synchronized birthing.
The grass provides little cover and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators (cheetah, lion, hyena, and leopard). Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd. After a full day’s exploration, you will return to your Tented Camp in time for dinner.
Accommodation:----------
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 7:
Ndutu Area to Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, you will gently wend your way through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, seeing more animals along the way. You should reach the Crater by lunch time. Ngorongoro Crater looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps.
The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
After an afternoon game drive, you will drive to your accommodation in Karatu.
Accommodation:---------------
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 8:
Lake Manyara to Arusha
This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Manyara is a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale. It is both compact and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary).
The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species).
You may see baboons, elephants, and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the Park. After your game drive, you will be dropped off at a place of your choosing e.g. Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport.
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drink: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinks not included
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