6 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari – Ndutu & Serengeti
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Witness One of Nature’s Greatest Events!
Overview
Embark on a 6-day safari adventure through Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, and Serengeti, following the Great Wildebeest Migration as it unfolds across Tanzania’s vast plains. Experience the calving season in Ndutu, where thousands of wildebeest give birth, attracting predators in a dramatic struggle for survival. From the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater to the wild heart of Serengeti, this safari promises unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and expert-guided experiences.
🌿 Safari Highlights:
✔️ Witness thousands of wildebeest calves being born
✔️ Experience the predator-prey drama in Ndutu
✔️ Explore the Big Five haven of Ngorongoro Crater
✔️ Enjoy a hot air balloon safari over Serengeti (optional)
✔️ Stay in comfortable lodges or luxury tented camps
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Tour Plan
📍 Travel Time: 4 hours | Distance: 190 km
Depart Arusha after breakfast and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before descending 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive.
🌿 Wildlife Encounters:
✔️ Herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and elephants
✔️ High density of predators, including lions, hyenas, and cheetahs
✔️ Visit Lake Magadi, home to flamingos and hippos
🏨 Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Ngorongoro
🍽 Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
📍 Travel Time: 2 hours | Distance: 90 km
After breakfast, drive to Ndutu, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Southern Serengeti ecosystem. This area is the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration’s calving season, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing.
🌿 Wildlife Encounters:
✔️ Massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles
✔️ Predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas
✔️ Afternoon game drive in Ndutu’s grasslands and woodlands
🏨 Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Ndutu
🍽 Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Ndutu, exploring its diverse landscapes, including swamps, soda lakes, and acacia woodlands. This is the best time to witness wildebeest calving, with thousands of newborns taking their first steps under the watchful eyes of predators.
🌿 Wildlife Encounters:
✔️ Newborn wildebeest calves (February peak season)
✔️ High predator activity – lions, cheetahs, and jackals hunting
✔️ Rich birdlife around Lake Ndutu
🏨 Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Ndutu
🍽 Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Travel Time: 2 hours | Distance: 80 km
After breakfast, head towards Serengeti National Park, descending into the iconic Seronera Plains, known for its year-round game viewing and high concentration of big cats.
🌿 Wildlife Encounters:
✔️ Explore the Seronera River, a crucial water source attracting wildlife
✔️ Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes
✔️ Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti
🏨 Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Seronera
🍽 Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start your day with an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti ($550 per person), offering breathtaking aerial views of the wildlife and landscapes.
🌿 Wildlife Encounters:
✔️ Witness the migration herds moving towards the Western Corridor
✔️ Spot big cats, including the elusive leopard
✔️ Game drives covering the vast Serengeti plains
🏨 Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Seronera
🍽 Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a final morning game drive en route to Seronera airstrip, where you’ll board a scenic flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel or connect with your international flight.
🏨 Accommodation: Not included (can be arranged upon request)
🍽 Meal Plan: Breakfast
