Explore Tanzania with Blue Monkey Expeditions

6 Days Midrange Ndutu Migration Safari

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Duration

6 days

Overview

This 6-day midrange safari takes you to four of Tanzania’s most renowned destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and the Ndutu region in the Southern Serengeti. Perfectly timed between December and April, this itinerary gives you a front-row seat to the awe-inspiring Great Migration calving season in Ndutu. Experience breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and warm hospitality as you stay in carefully selected midrange lodges and camps. With our experienced driver guides, every day is designed to make this a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

 

Price in Camping Accommodations

2 Person
4 People
6 People
$2556* (Double room or Twin room)
$2130* (2 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
$2017* (3 Double rooms or Twin rooms)

* Cost per person in USD

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a Blue Monkey Expeditions representative. You’ll then be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha to rest and prepare for the exciting safari days ahead.

  • Destination: Arusha
  • Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Meals: Bed & Breakfast

After an early breakfast, you’ll have a short safari briefing before setting out for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive baobab trees and large herds of elephants. As you traverse the park, you’ll encounter giraffes, lions, buffalo, zebras, and antelopes. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the wildlife before continuing to explore the park.

By evening, you’ll head to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Destination: Tarangire National Park
  • Accommodation: Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge
  • Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Your adventure begins early as you drive toward the Ndutu region, passing through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape transforms from lush forests to expansive grasslands, setting the scene for the Great Migration.

In Ndutu, enjoy a half-day game drive, stopping for a picnic lunch. Between December and April, the fertile plains of Ndutu host the calving season, attracting millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes, along with predators like lions and cheetahs.

After the game drive, you’ll settle into your luxury camp for dinner and rest.

  • Destination: Southern Serengeti / Ndutu
  • Accommodation: Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp
  • Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu region during the calving season of the Great Migration. Watch as newborn wildebeests take their first steps, with predators lurking nearby in this dramatic display of nature’s survival.

Enjoy a packed lunch during the game drive and return to your camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

  • Destination: Southern Serengeti / Ndutu
  • Accommodation: Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp
  • Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, you’ll journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Descend into the crater, home to over 30,000 animals, including the Big Five: elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater and continue your exploration of this breathtaking ecosystem. By late afternoon, you’ll ascend the crater and drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
  • Accommodation: Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge
  • Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Start your day with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife. Explore the diverse ecosystems, from acacia woodlands to the soda lake, where flamingos and other waterbirds gather. Spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, and more as you roam the park.

After lunch in the park, you’ll drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari. Guests traveling to Zanzibar can take a flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro airports.

  • Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included/Exclude

  • 24/7 service
  • All accommodations
  • Crater Fee
  • English speaking guide
  • Full board
  • Game drives
  • Park fees
  • Pickup and transfer airport
  • Reservation costs
  • International flights and visas
  • Travel Insurance

Tour Amenities

Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Laundry Service
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant
Smoking Allowed
Wireless Internet

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