The Ndutu plains is an located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, on the outskirts of the Southern Serengeti plains. These plains are enriched with tremendous acacia trees, providing a panoramic view across Lake Ndutu and Masek at the other end. It is one of the best places in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to spot predators and enjoy the stunning landscapes. Standing here means you’re in the midst of a calving ground for migratory wild animals, specifically the wildebeest migration. It is typically composed of vast swaths of short grassland, soda-lake Masek, marshes, and woodland vegetation that support both residents and migratory animals.

Highlights

Exciting game drive in a 4WD safari vehicle with pop up roof
Chance to Spot the Big Five, zebras, wildebeest, leopards, and more
Chance to witness the wildebeest migration
Daily delicious meals
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Day 0 :

Airport Pick up

A staff member of SerengetiLandmark Tours will pick you and you will be driven to the Arusha town and briefed on your upcoming safari. Enjoy a restful night before beginning your adventure tomorrow!

Day 01 :

Arusha to Ngorongoro - Ndutu

After breakfast, we leave from your hotel and start heading to Ngorongoro and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu Area and here we\'ll start the game drive for this day with special attention to the great migration. The great migration herds aggregate close to Lake Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro from December to April, here they find fresh food and big predators waiting for them. From January, it is the beginning of the calving season for wildebeests.

Day 02 :

Ndutu to Serengeti

Non game-viewing travel time: 2 hours Distance: 80 km. After breakfast we head towards the central Serengeti National Park, also known as the Seronera. We descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park. Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 03 :

full day game drive in Serengeti then back to ngorongoro

We will begin the day in the heart of the Serengeti. The animals found in the Serengeti are extremely diverse so visitors will likely enjoy views of lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, water buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest. In addition, elands, hyenas, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos and antelopes are all found within the park. Don’t worry about the time of year of your safari, because there are animals within the Serengeti all year! After the game drive, a delectable dinner will be served in requested accomodation.

Day 04 :

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha

In the morning before we depart to Ngorongoro Crater where we will spend the night and enjoy this day marks the last day of game drive in Serengeti before we make our way to Ngorongoro Crater. After an exciting game drive full of animal sightings and a picnic lunch we will drive to the Crater. Tonight we will stay at Rhino lodge overlooking the unbroken caldera of Ngorongoro crater. The views of the sunset over the savannah are absolutely breathtaking. After a long day of adventuring, guests will enjoy a tasty dinner prepared by our friendly cook.

Day 05 :

Drop Off

We will drive you back to Airport for your next flight.