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.
$2400-2800 USD
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Safari summary
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 | |
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| Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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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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