The Ultimate 8-Day Ndutu Safari: Calving Season, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

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The Ultimate 8-Day Ndutu Safari: Calving Season, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

Embark on an exciting 8-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Begin with Tarangire's baobab trees and elephant herds, then continue through the Serengeti toward Ndutu, where calving season brings newborn wildebeest and zebra across the Southern Serengeti plains.

Explore the drama of predator-prey action in Ndutu, descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and finish at Lake Manyara, known for forest scenery, flamingos, elephants, and possible tree-climbing lions. This itinerary is built for travelers who want rich wildlife encounters and seasonal calving action.

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The Ultimate 8-Day Ndutu Safari: Calving Season, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

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8 Days Safari	$4,385	$3,175	$3,136	$2,975	$2,868	$2,798

Safari Itinerary

ARRIVAL

Arrival in Arusha

Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where your guide welcomes you. Transfer to your lodge, taking in views of green landscapes, rolling hills, and villages. After check-in, relax in the lodge surroundings, then join your guide for a detailed safari briefing. Enjoy dinner and rest before the adventure begins.

Note: Airport to Arusha: approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on arrival airport and traffic.

Accommodation

Mount Meru Hotel (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner, Water

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Day details

Main destination: Arusha. Activities: Arrival, Scenic Transfer, Check-in & Safari Briefing.

Arusha Arrival, Scenic Transfer, Check-in & Safari Briefing Arusha

ITINERARY

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for baobab trees, elephant herds, and varied landscapes. The drive takes around 2 to 2.5 hours through Tanzanian countryside. Enjoy a game drive through riverbanks, savannah, and woodland, looking for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and many birds. Pause for a picnic lunch in the park. As the day winds down, drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Note: Arusha to Tarangire: approx. 2-2.5 hrs.

Accommodation

Eileen's Trees Inn Lodge, Karatu (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Water

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Day details

Main destination: Tarangire National Park. Activities: Scenic Transfer & Game Drive.

Tarangire National Park Scenic Transfer & Game Drive Arusha - Tarangire National Park

ITINERARY

Karatu - Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park. The route offers highland scenery, viewpoints, and a gradual transition into the endless plains. On entering the Serengeti, enjoy game drives with chances for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, plains game, and rich birdlife. Depending on season, migration movement may also be visible. By late afternoon, arrive at your camp and enjoy dinner in the bush.

Note: Karatu to Serengeti: approx. 3.5-4 hrs.

Accommodation

Moyo Tented Camp (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water

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Day details

Main destination: Serengeti National Park. Activities: Game Drive.

Serengeti National Park Game Drive Karatu - Serengeti National Park

ITINERARY

Central Serengeti - South Serengeti (Ndutu)

After breakfast, drive from Central Serengeti toward Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti. The landscape shifts from open golden plains to seasonal lakes and wildlife-rich calving grounds. During calving season, the plains fill with wildebeest, zebra, and newborn calves while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds. Spend the day on game drives with a picnic lunch before arriving at your Ndutu camp.

Note: Central Serengeti to Ndutu: approx. 4-5 hrs.

Accommodation

Sero Tented Camp (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water & Soft Drinks

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Central Serengeti - South Serengeti (Ndutu)

Day details

Main destination: South Serengeti (Ndutu). Activities: Game Drive.

South Serengeti (Ndutu) Game Drive Central Serengeti - South Serengeti (Ndutu)

ITINERARY

Ndutu Calving Season Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring Ndutu, the calving-season heartland of the Southern Serengeti. Seasonal lakes, grasslands, and open plains create a rich setting for wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, newborn calves, predators, and birdlife. Your guide will shape the day around the best wildlife action, from mother-calf moments to predator encounters and wide migration scenes. Break for a picnic lunch in the wilderness, then continue exploring until returning to camp in the evening.

Note: Within Ndutu: full-day game drive.

Accommodation

Sero Tented Camp (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water & Soft Drinks

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Day details

Main destination: South Serengeti. Activities: Game Drive.

South Serengeti Game Drive Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

ITINERARY

Ndutu - Ngorongoro Highlands

Begin with a morning game drive in Ndutu, where the plains may be active with herds, calves, and predators in the soft light. Enjoy your final moments in this seasonal wildlife haven. After lunch, drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The scenery changes from savannah to rolling hills, greenery, and Maasai village landscapes. Arrive at your highland camp in the late afternoon, relax, and enjoy dinner before the crater day.

Note: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Highlands: approx. 3-4 hrs.

Accommodation

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp (1 Double/Twin Room)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water & Soft Drinks

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Day details

Main destination: Ngorongoro Highlands. Activities: Game Drive.

Ngorongoro Highlands Game Drive Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) - Ngorongoro Highlands

ITINERARY

Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu

After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Garden of Eden. Explore grasslands, freshwater lakes, and acacia woodland with chances for lions, rhinos, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, and many birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending the rim and driving to Karatu. Arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and a restful night.

Note: Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu: approx. 1 hr.

Accommodation

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water & Soft Drinks

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Day details

Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater. Activities: Crater Tour.

Ngorongoro Crater Crater Tour Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu

ITINERARY

Lake Manyara National Park - Departure

After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive. The park is known for forests, lake scenery, baboons, elephants, flamingos, hippos, and possible tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, then drive back toward Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha Airport for departure. Optional additional accommodation can be arranged for guests who prefer to rest before departure.

Note: Karatu to Lake Manyara: approx. 30 minutes. Lake Manyara to airport: approx. 3.5 hrs.

Accommodation

No Accommodation (Departure)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Water & Soft Drinks

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Day details

Main destination: Lake Manyara National Park. Activities: Game Drive & Departure.

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive & Departure Lake Manyara NP - JRO/ARK

Please note

Our itineraries are designed to be flexible and can be modified to suit your preferences.
Accommodation and domestic flights are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
Prices quoted are current but may change due to external cost adjustments such as park entry fees, hotel rates, or airline rates.
We reserve the right to re-quote if confirmation is not received within 10 working days from the quotation date.
Tips are optional but appreciated. Suggested guide tips are $15-$20 per person per day, and hotel staff tips are usually $2-$5 per person per day based on service received.
The source document listed the 1 pax price as "$ 4,4385"; it has been entered as $4,385 as the intended formatted price.

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Safari Cost Includes

Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), and Arusha where applicable
All park entrance fees
All game drives and activities as per the itinerary
All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
A professional driver/guide throughout the safari
All transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing
Drinking water throughout the day on safari
All taxes/VAT
Meals as outlined in the itinerary

Safari Cost Excludes

International airfares to and from Tanzania
Premium drinks outside of meals
Entry visas
Personal items such as souvenirs and laundry
Additional accommodation before and after the safari
Government-imposed increases of taxes or park fees during the tour
Optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips for guides, drivers, and other service staff
Travel insurance and medical repatriation

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