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6 Days / 5 Nights

6-Day Ndutu Migration Special

Tanzania

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Created by Sunset Adventure Safari

6-Day Ndutu Migration Special

Join us on a 6-day migration safari, following the awe-inspiring journey of thousands of wildebeest and zebras across Tanzania's stunning landscapes. Explore Tarangire’s elephant herds, Serengeti’s vast plains, and the migration hotspot of Ndutu. Cap off your adventure with a visit to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, teeming with wildlife. With expert guides and nights spent in charming lodges, this safari offers front-row seats to one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

Highlights

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park

Ndutu

Day 1

Tarangire National Park - Baobabs and elephant herds

Karibu Tanzani! After breakfast, your driver-guide picks you up and you begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. During the drive, your guide gives a short safari briefing and answers any questions you may have — this is where your story truly begins.

As you enter the park, huge baobab trees and herds of elephants dominate the landscape. Giraffes browse calmly, while zebras and wildebeest graze across the plains. With some luck, you might spot lions resting in the shade or even a leopard hidden in the branches.

Lunch is enjoyed at a scenic picnic site inside the park. In the afternoon, you continue your game drive, your guide adapts the route to your pace and interests, whether you prefer to cover more ground or spend time observing wildlife at your own rhythm.

At the end of the day, you drive to Heart & Soul Lodge. Relax on the terrace with a drink while the sun sets over the valley and the sounds of the African night slowly surround you.

Optional Day 1

Afternoon

Visit the Maasai, Mto wa Mbu

Accommodation Day 1

Heart & Soul Lodge Manyara Middensegment

Lodge

High above Lake Manyara, in a quiet area surrounded by farms, excellent Heart & Soul Lodge Manyara is your base for exploring the area. You're just a short drive from Lake Manyara National Park, fine views are never far away, and the accommodations consist of handsome rooms. Joseph and Birgit are welcoming hosts, there's a swimming pool and expansive grounds. They also serve good meals with great views.

Alternative Accommodations

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Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner Drinking water

Day 2

Serengeti National Park - Big cats and the open savannah

We'll depart after breakfast and head towards Serengeti National Park,where we will arrive around lunch time. The Serengeti is one of the world's most famous wildlife destinations. We'll explore the vast plains in search of the Big Five and other animals like cheetahs, hyenas, and zebras. The Serengeti’s scenery is also unforgettable – observe Africa’s iconic acacia trees, the park’s golden grasslands and great piles of boulders known as kopjes.

As the sun begins to set over the African savannah, it's time to head back to your lodge after a thrilling day of safari adventures. But the experience isn't over yet - the journey back to your lodge can be just as exciting as the game drives themselves. As your vehicle makes its way through the park, you might catch glimpses of wildlife that are more active in the evening hours, such as hyenas or nocturnal birds. The changing colors of the sky and the warm glow of the setting sun add to the magic of the moment.

Accommodation Day 2

Serengeti Wildebeest Camps Mid-Range

Tented camp

The Serengeti Wildebeest Camps offer a truly unique and authentic safari experience in the heart of Tanzania's world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Set amidst stunning natural surroundings, our camps provide comfortable and luxurious accommodations that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the African wilderness.

At the end of a day of safari adventures, you can relax around the campfire, swapping stories with fellow travelers as the stars twinkle above. And as you drift off to sleep, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness, you'll know that you're experiencing one of the most incredible and unforgettable safari experiences on earth.

Alternative Accommodations

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water

Day 3 & 4

Ndutu

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife is most active and the light is perfect for photography. You may encounter lions returning from a night’s hunt, graceful giraffes browsing the acacia trees, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains.

In the afternoon, continue your journey south towards the Ndutu area. This region, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is famous for the Great Migration and the wildebeest calving season between December and March. Enjoy a game drive en route, following the herds and watching as predators take advantage of the abundance of newborns.

Wildebeest on the move during the Great Migration

Optional Day 3

Early Morning

Take to the sky with us on our balloon safari in Ndutu. It will give you an entirely new perspective on the world down below. See how many animals you can spot.

Accommodation Day 3 & 4

Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp Ndutu Mid-Range

Inside Ndutu

Stay at Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp Ndutu with us. It's an excellent place to stay as you enjoy this leg of your trip.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water

Day 5

Ndutu -> Ngorongoro

Start your morning with another game drive around the Ndutu plains. The open landscape offers incredible wildlife encounters — from cheetahs sprinting after gazelles to elephants peacefully grazing near the lakeshore.

After lunch, depart for Ngorongoro, driving up the highlands for your overnight stay on the crater rim. Enjoy the scenic views along the way and prepare for tomorrow’s descent into one of Africa’s most breathtaking natural wonders.

High on the forested walls of Ngorongoro Crater

Optional Day 5

Afternoon

Nature walk, Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation Day 5

Ngorongoro Wild Camp Mid-Range

Tented camp

In the southern sector of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and a little away from the busy crater rim area, Ngorongoro Wild Camp has a lovely remote feel but is just a short drive from the wildlife action. Safari tents and cottages make up the camp, which is sometimes visited by giraffes. There's a bar, restaurant and swimming pool here.

Alternative Accommodations

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater - Wildlife in a natural amphitheatre

Today you descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most remarkable safari locations. Formed millions of years ago by a collapsed volcano, the crater is now home to a dense concentration of wildlife in a spectacular setting.

As you drive across the crater floor, you’ll encounter a wide variety of animals – from grazing zebras and wildebeest to elephants and buffalo. With some luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino, one of the rarest species in East Africa. Hippos can often be seen wallowing in the water, while lions rest in the grasslands nearby.

The crater’s enclosed nature makes it a natural amphitheater for wildlife viewing, with dramatic scenery at every turn. Your guide will explain the unique ecology of this area and point out fascinating animal behaviors. After a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, you continue your exploration before returning to your lodge in the afternoon.

In the afternoon we will drive you back to Arusha or to the airport. And while the journey ends here, our service never does. At Sunset Adventure Safari we believe that high-quality service makes all the difference. We respond quickly to every email, we are always available if you need us, and we adjust every detail of your itinerary until it feels just right.

That is our promise: to guide you personally, from the first contact until long after your return home.