Tarangire, Ndutu & Ngorongoro

Safari summary

5 Days Family Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari is a family-focused Northern Tanzania adventure connecting Tarangire National Park, the Ndutu calving area, and Ngorongoro Crater. It offers carefully planned game drives, comfortable accommodation, family-friendly travel, and the chance to see seasonal wildlife during the remarkable calving period.

A 5-day family safari combining Tarangire, Ndutu calving season, and the Ngorongoro Crater offers an unforgettable wildlife experience from late December to March, when the Ndutu plains become an important area for wildebeest calving. The route is designed to give families different landscapes and wildlife encounters without making the itinerary unnecessarily complicated.

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

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Route: Tarangire, Ndutu Area for 2 Nights, and Ngorongoro Crater

Price: USD 2,400–2,800 per person sharing for two or more travelers. International flights are excluded.

Private Tour: The safari is arranged exclusively for your family or private travel party. There is no group joining unless you create your own group before travel to share costs.

Accommodation: Budget tents, mid-range tented camps, or luxury tented camps, depending on your budget.

Room Arrangement: Shared double, twin, triple, or family rooms.

Best Time: Late December to March.

Flexible Dates: Start on any day according to your preferred travel schedule.

Customizable: Minor changes to destinations and accommodation can be requested.

Solo Travelers: Solo travelers can book privately; contact us for the applicable rate.

Children: All ages are welcome. Children under 15 receive a discount, while children under 5 are free.

Game Drives: Guided by English-, Spanish-, German-, or Italian-speaking driver-guides.

Safari Vehicle: Pop-up-roof 4x4 vehicle.

Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.

Airport Transfers: Airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged.

Start and End: Arusha.

Pre/Post-Safari Stay: Additional Arusha accommodation can be arranged before or after the safari.
What's Included in the 5 Days Family Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari?

Park fees

Game drives

All accommodation

Professional driver-guide

All safari transportation

4x4 safari vehicle

Meals and drinking water

Roundtrip airport transfer

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the safari

What's Excluded from the 5 Days Family Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari?

International flights

Personal expenses, including souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, and similar items

Tips

Package Price: 5 Days Family Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari

The package costs approximately USD 2,400 to USD 2,800 per person sharing, based on two or more travelers. This is a sharing rate and does not represent the price for a solo traveler. International flights from and to your home country are also excluded.

A 5-day Tanzania northern circuit safari covers Tarangire National Park, the Ndutu calving grounds, and the Ngorongoro Crater, typically costing between $2,400 and $2,800 per person sharing.

The final price can vary according to the selected services, accommodation level, number of travelers, and inclusions. Larger families or groups may benefit from a lower per-person cost because some expenses are shared.

When comparing prices, check exactly what each package includes. Extremely low rates may exclude services such as airport transfers or accommodation in Arusha. Contact us for a personalized quotation and booking information.

Destinations on the 5 Days Family Tarangire, Ndutu Calving, and Ngorongoro Safari

Tarangire National Park: The safari begins in Tarangire, a destination recognized for its elephants, baobab trees, savannah scenery, and diverse wildlife. Game drives may reveal lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, elephants, and many bird species.

Ndutu Area: You will spend 3 days and 2 nights around Ndutu, giving your family valuable time to follow the calving-season landscape. This safari takes you to Ndutu, where you will witness the incredible wildebeest migration during the calving season, alongside opportunities to see predators and other plains wildlife.

Ngorongoro Crater: The final wildlife destination is Ngorongoro Crater, where dramatic crater scenery combines with productive wildlife habitats. During the game drive, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and other species.
Begin with Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Continue to Ndutu in the South Serengeti National Park before finishing with the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater

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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