7-Day Central Serengeti and Ndutu Migration Safari
Tarangire National Park • Ndutu Area • Central Serengeti • Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Overview
This 7-day migration safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience both the calving grounds of Ndutu and the year-round wildlife richness of Central Serengeti. It combines seasonal migration action in the south with classic predator viewing in the central plains, creating a safari full of variety, movement, and unforgettable scenery. The itinerary is especially rewarding between December and March, when the migration spreads through the southern Serengeti ecosystem. With extra time in the parks, this safari offers a deeper and more complete migration experience.
Tour features
GAME DRIVES
Safaris include daily game drives in a high quality Land Cruiser, suitable for up to 7 people.
MEALS AND DRINKS INCLUDED
All meals as listed, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
RECOMMENDED DATES
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
MAKE IT EXTRA SPECIAL:
We can incorporate all kind of activities in your safari, like coffee farm tours, hot air balloon, Maasai cultural tours, canoe safari, zip-lining and hiking. See below for our optional extras.
Day by day highlights
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: Karatu to Ndutu Area
- Day 3: Full Day in Ndutu
- Day 4: Ndutu to Central Serengeti
- Day 5: Full Day in Central Serengeti
- Day 6: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
- Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
THE BUDGET:
Price is an estimate only and is dependant on group size, age of children, time of year and your choice of camps.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park and enjoy your first game drive through a landscape of baobab trees and open plains. Tarangire is known for its elephants, giraffes, zebras, and rich birdlife, making it a rewarding start to the journey. After lunch and more safari viewing, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Farm of Dreams Lodge / simila
Day 2: Karatu to Ndutu Area
Today you travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into Ndutu, a seasonal migration hotspot in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The scenery opens into vast plains where, during the right season, thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather. Arrive at camp later in the day and enjoy dinner and overnight in this spectacular migration zone.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp / Ang’ata Migration Camp / similar
Day 3: Full Day in Ndutu
Spend the day exploring Ndutu with packed lunch, following the migration herds across the plains and woodlands. This area is especially active during calving season, when newborn animals attract predators and create exciting wildlife encounters. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and another overnight stay.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp / Ang’ata Migration Camp / similar
Day 4: Ndutu to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Ndutu before heading toward Central Serengeti, one of the best year-round safari areas in Tanzania. Wildlife viewing continues along the way, with chances to see predators, herds, and the changing scenery between south and central plains. Arrive at your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Thorn Tree Camp / similar
Day 5: Full Day in Central Serengeti
Today is dedicated to game viewing in Central Serengeti, a region known for strong resident wildlife and excellent predator sightings. Lions, hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and large grazing herds are often seen across these open plains and kopje areas. After a full day in the bush, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Thorn Tree Camp / similar
Day 6: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before traveling toward the Ngorongoro highlands. This route offers one more chance to enjoy the plains and search for wildlife before the scenery shifts to cooler and greener crater landscapes. Arrive at your lodge later in the day for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Rhino Lodge / Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp / similar
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari in one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife settings. The crater floor offers excellent chances to see lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and many bird species in a beautiful enclosed ecosystem. After lunch, ascend and return to Arusha, ending your migration safari with unforgettable memories.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accomodation: End of Safari
Package Excludes
International and domestic flights
Tanzanian visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks at lodges/camps, souvenirs, laundry)
Tips and gratuities (highly appreciated)
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
Hotel accommodation before and after safari (can be arranged on request)
Additional meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Package Includes
All park feesÂ
Professional safari guide/driver
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Daily game drives as per itinerary
Accommodation as specified
All meals as specified in the itineraryÂ
Drinking water in the safari vehicle
Camping equipment (for budget camping safaris)
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Government taxes and VAT
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