Great Migration Jan – March
$3,190
Travel Dates: January to March
This is a great time to visit Ndutu as it becomes the privileged host of the Great Migration. It’s the Great Migration Calving Season, where a quarter of a million newborn wildebeests are born. It offers an incredible opportunity to witness the drama of the hunt as predators target the vulnerable newborns.
In addition to tracking the Migration, you will visit Tarangire, which boasts a significant number of elephants and other exotic mammals such as leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and over a hundred species of birdlife. This safari also includes quality time in Central Serengeti’s incredible endless plains, dominated by a great pride of lions. Your safari will be incomplete if you do not descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the most enormous caldera in the world that hosts more than twenty-five thousand resident animals, including the “Big Five.”
Detailed Itinerary
Travel to Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country like the back of our hand, so you’re in for a treat from when you land until you leave. Welcome on board!
Arusha Serena Lodge
Extraordinary natural beauty, sweeping Lake Duluti and garden views and the ambience of a colonial era coffee farm distinguishes Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa as one of Tanzania’s most timeless and tranquil getaways. Each of the 42 rooms are designed in the manner of a stone cottage featuring classic country house design touches like tiled floors, leaded windows and French doors giving way to beautiful views of the gardens and the lake.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park has the highest concentration of elephants in Northern Tanzania. You will witness an unforgettable natural wonder as you observe exotic mammals such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, and various types of antelopes such as gazelles. If you’re a birdwatcher, then Tarangire is a paradise with over 550 species, including the Maasai Ostrich, the world’s largest bird.
Ngorongoro Farm House
This is a midrange exclusive hotel built on a 500 acres coffee farm nested in a beautiful woodland area located 4km from Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance. The hotel is designed to take you to the comfort and style of the past with 48 cottage rooms at ground level with a private terrace or balcony overlooking the gardens and/or coffee plantation
Central Serengeti
Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to seeing the best of Central Serengeti, which offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, a great number of hippos, and abundant birdlife!
The Singing Grass Camp
With just 8 luxury safari tents, The Singing Grass Camp ensures each guest has an intimate experience of the wild Serengeti. At the end of the night, retreat to your tent tucked among a private patch of the savannah. Sink into your plush bed and fall asleep to the songs of birds, cicadas and grasshoppers and wild animals roaming the bush.
Ndutu & Great Migration
Ndutu area is famous for the Wildebeest Migration and Calving Season that happens between January and March. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift Valley lakes, however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. Your day will be dedicated to tracking the Wildebeest Migrations and other stunning wildlife including cheetahs, lions, leopards and much more.
Ndutu Wilderness Camp
Ndutu Wilderness Camp is a seasonal camp set in a private site in the heart of the Ndutu plains, nestled under shady trees. This camp was ideally located to witness the great migration and calving season in Ndutu, which lasts from December to March. It comprises ten spacious tents (including a 4-bed family tent) and en-suite facilities for a comfortable stay.
Ndutu, Travel to Ngorongoro
Today we set off on a final game drive in Ndutu with a packed lunch, providing more opportunities to capture heart-stopping photos! Later, we will head to Ngorongoro, where you will first glimpse the glistening streams, vast grasslands, and countless animals that await you in the crater the next day. Spend the evening at leisure, have dinner, and retire for the night.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge sits on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and has a spectacular view of the Crater from the above. The 74 guest rooms and one suite at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge blend the almost indescribable beauty and magnitude of the Ngorongoro Crater with unparalleled standards for comfort and outstanding service.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.
After a rewarding day, you will drive further to the respective airport for your inbound or outbound flight. It’s an emotional day for us as we bid goodbye but only with hope to see you return! 🙂