3 Days Ndutu Migration & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Drive to Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti / NCAA)

Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge / Lake Masek Tented Lodge / similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

• After breakfast in Arusha, depart with your driver-guide for the Ndutu region—a key part of the Southern Serengeti ecosystem within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

• Travel through the Great Rift Valley and traditional Maasai territory.

• Arrive in Ndutu in time for lunch or an afternoon game drive.

• Enjoy your first chance to see the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather to give birth, followed closely by predators.

• Overnight in a lodge or tented camp close to Lake Ndutu.

Highlights:

• Start of the Migration experience

• Scenic Rift Valley drive

• Off-road game drive options

Day 2: Full Day in Ndutu – Migration Calving Season Safari

Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Early morning and afternoon game drives in Ndutu.

• Visit areas like Hidden Valley, Kusini Plains, and woodlands near Lake Masek—prime spots for predator-prey interactions during calving season.

• Watch cheetahs, lions, and hyenas hunt among massive herds of wildebeest and zebras.

• Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village.

Highlights:

• Excellent chances to see newborns and predators

• Cheetah and lion sightings

• Unique ecosystem blending open plains and woodland

Day 3: Ndutu – Drive to Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley)

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Camp / Serengeti Tortilis Camp / similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• After breakfast, game-drive en route to the Central Serengeti, famous for its year-round wildlife and dramatic landscapes.

• Explore the Seronera Valley, known for its big cats, kopjes (rock formations), and permanent water sources.

• Afternoon game drive to search for leopards, lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.

• Overnight in a tented camp under the stars of the Serengeti sky.

Highlights:

• Transition from Ndutu to the heart of Serengeti

• Year-round resident wildlife

• Sunset safari over the Serengeti plains

Day 4: Serengeti – Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Morning game drive in Central Serengeti as you begin your journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

• Pass through dramatic scenery, ancient volcanic highlands, and Maasai lands.

• Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites.

• Arrive at your lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in time to relax before dinner.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive with wildlife along the way

• Optional Olduvai Gorge visit

• Sunset views over the crater

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

• Early breakfast and descent into the Ngorongoro Crater—home to nearly 30,000 animals in a unique, closed ecosystem.

• Enjoy a 5-6 hour game drive on the crater floor, with the chance to spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant.

• Picnic lunch at the hippo pool or Lerai Forest.

• After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha. Optional airport drop-off for evening flights.

Highlights:

• UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Black rhino sightings possible

• Dense wildlife in a compact area

Inclusions:

• All park & conservation fees

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Accommodation & meals as listed

• Drinking water on safari

• Airport transfers (if needed)

Exclusions:

• International & domestic flights

• Travel insurance

• Tips for guide/lodge staff

• Personal items (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)

• Optional cultural visits or activities