Tarangire Ndutu and Ngorongoro

5 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari takes you to elephant-rich Tarangire, calving Ndutu, and Ngorongoro. Book your trip today.

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5 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari: A Wildlife-Filled Northern Circuit Journey

A Remarkable Safari Across Tanzania's Wildlife Heartland

5 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari is a private Tanzania wildlife journey combining elephant-rich Tarangire, the Ndutu calving grounds, and Ngorongoro Crater. It is designed for travelers seeking dramatic wildlife encounters, seasonal wildebeest activity, beautiful landscapes, comfortable stays, and a well-planned northern circuit adventure.

Tour Features: 5 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari

Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

Route – Destination: Tarangire, Ndutu Area (2 Nights), and Ngorongoro Crater

Price: USD 2,400–2,800 per person sharing for two or more people; international flights are excluded

Private Tour: Organized exclusively for you; no group joining unless you arrange your own group to share costs

Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges/hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, using shared double/twin or triple rooms

Best Time to Visit: Late December to March

Start Date: Can start any day according to your travel plans

Customizable: Minor changes to accommodation and destinations can be requested

Solo Travelers: Private safari available; contact us for the solo price

Children: All ages are welcome; children under 15 receive a discount and children under 5 are free

Activities: Game drives with English, Spanish, German, or Italian-speaking driver-guides

Safari Vehicle: Pop-up-roof 4x4 safari vehicle with window seats

Arrival Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport

Airport Transfers: Can be arranged to and from the airport

Start and End Point: Arusha; arrive at least one day before the safari

Arusha Accommodation: Additional nights before or after the safari can be arranged
Why Choose This 5-Day Northern Circuit Safari?

This 5-day Tanzania safari explores the southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, offering diverse wildlife and striking landscapes within one focused itinerary. It balances elephant-rich savanna, seasonal calving activity, and a crater game drive without requiring a very long safari.

Check your travel dates, request your preferred accommodation level, and contact us to start planning your 5 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari.Accommodation on the 5 Days Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari

Accommodation can be selected according to your budget, including budget tents, mid-range tents, and luxury tented camps. Rooms are generally shared as double, twin, triple, or family rooms depending on your party. Tell us your preferred comfort level so the package can be planned accordingly.

Private Safari Options

This tour is organized exclusively for you, with no group joining safari, unless you organize your own travelers from home and share the cost. For solo travelers, there is no group joining option for the calving-season itinerary.

If you prefer a five-day group safari, alternatives include 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with Lake Manyara, or 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti (2 Nights), and Ngorongoro Crater.


About this tour

Tour type Set-date, set-itinerary, group
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, March, December
Countries
Parks
Accesibility
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • All drinks
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

Pickup is around 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with the exact time confirmed before departure. The drive to Tarangire takes approximately 2 hours (109 km). Enjoy game viewing for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and lions. Late afternoon, drive to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Mto wa Mbu/Karatu

Mto wa Mbu/Karatu to Ndutu

Serengeti

Pickup is around 7:00 am to 8:00 am, followed by a drive of approximately 3 to 3.5 hours toward Ndutu. During calving season, watch wildebeest with newborn calves, zebras, gazelles, predators, and other plains wildlife. Around 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, drive to your Ndutu accommodation for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ndutu Area

Ndutu Area Full-Day Game Drive

Serengeti

After breakfast at your accommodation, begin a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Ndutu is especially rewarding during calving season, when wildebeest and other herbivores gather across the plains. Look for newborn animals, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, zebras, gazelles, and possible leopard sightings. Around 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, return to your accommodation. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ndutu Area

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater

Have an early breakfast before starting your game drive at around 6:20 am, carrying a packed lunch for the day. Search Ndutu's open plains for wildebeest, calves, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife. Around 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, begin driving toward the Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for approximately 5 to 6 hours of game viewing with a packed lunch. Watch for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and gazelles. After the game drive, return to Arusha, taking approximately 4 hours, arriving around 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at your hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

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