Tarangire Ndutu and Ngorongoro
6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari brings calving, big cats and elephants. Book your private adventure today!
$3000-3800 USD
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Safari summary
A 6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari offers an unforgettable journey through some of northern Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife areas. From the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire to the open plains of Central Serengeti, the wildlife-rich Ndutu Area, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, this private safari combines variety, flexibility, and remarkable game viewing.
This six-day adventure is especially appealing during the wildebeest calving season, when the southern Serengeti and Ndutu landscapes become an important gathering area for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators. You will travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, giving you excellent opportunities to observe wildlife and photograph the surrounding scenery.
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6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari: What Makes It Special?
6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari is a six-day private wildlife journey combining Tarangire's elephants and baobabs, Central Serengeti's diverse wildlife, Ndutu's famous calving-season plains, and the Ngorongoro Crater. The trip is designed for travelers seeking flexible game drives, comfortable accommodation, professional guiding, and an intimate safari experience without joining a regular group.
Tour Features of the 6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Safari style: Private safari
Start point: Arusha
End point: Arusha
Main destinations: Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater
Best season: Late December to early March for the calving season
Safari vehicle: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Seating: Window seats with a maximum of 6 travelers
Guiding: Professional English, Spanish, German, or Italian-speaking driver-guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated
Drinking water: Provided during the safari
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport
Group type: Exclusive private safari
Accommodation: Budget, mid-range, or luxury tented options
Customization: Available according to your travel preferences
Destinations on the 6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari
Tarangire National Park – 1 Day
Tarangire is an excellent opening destination, particularly well known for its large elephant herds, magnificent baobab trees, diverse birdlife, and scenic landscapes. A full day here provides opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and other animals.
Central Serengeti – 2 Days / 1 Night
Central Serengeti provides a strong combination of wildlife and classic savannah scenery. Its varied habitats can support lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and many other species.
Ndutu Area – 3 Days / 2 Nights
Ndutu is the main focus of this itinerary during the calving season. The area attracts large numbers of wildebeest and other grazing animals, creating excellent conditions for predator sightings. Spending three days and two nights gives you more time for patient wildlife viewing.
Ngorongoro Crater – 1 Day
The Ngorongoro Crater adds a dramatic final wildlife experience. Its enclosed ecosystem supports a wide range of animals, while the crater scenery provides an unforgettable backdrop for your final game drive.
Accommodation for the 6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari
Accommodation can be selected according to your preferred comfort level and budget. Options include:
Budget: Comfortable tented accommodation
Mid-range: Well-equipped tented accommodation with added comfort
Luxury: Premium tented camps offering an upgraded safari stay
Rooms can generally be arranged as double, twin, triple, or family rooms, depending on availability and your group arrangement. Specific accommodation choices can be discussed before booking.
Private Safari Experience
The 6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari is designed exclusively for your booking. You will not be placed into a regular shared safari group.
This allows your safari to feel more personal and flexible. If you are traveling with friends or relatives, you can organize your own group and share the overall safari cost. Solo travelers can also book privately, with a separate price applying.
Safari Vehicle for the 6 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Safari
Your safari uses a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, designed for Tanzania's wildlife areas. The vehicle provides window seats and accommodates up to six travelers, helping everyone enjoy good visibility during game drives.
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
Tarangire
Your private safari begins with pickup from your Arusha accommodation between 7:00 and 8:00 am, with the exact time confirmed in advance. Drive approximately 109 km, taking around two hours, to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy game viewing among large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and numerous bird species. Tarangire is also famous for its impressive baobab trees and beautiful seasonal landscapes.
Mto wa Mbu or Karatu
Mto wa Mbu or Karatu to Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart from Mto wa Mbu or Karatu at approximately 9:00–9:30 am and travel toward Serengeti National Park. After entering the park and completing check-in procedures, begin your wildlife adventure. Central Serengeti offers excellent opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Continue with game viewing before driving around 5:45–6:00 pm to your Central Serengeti accommodation.
Central Serengeti
Serengeti to Ndutu
Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives as you travel toward the Ndutu Area. You will continue through the Serengeti before reaching the designated exit point, where you check out and proceed toward Ndutu. During the calving season, Ndutu becomes a spectacular wildlife area. Look for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. Depending on time and wildlife conditions, you may enjoy a late-evening game drive before settling into your accommodation.
Ndutu Area
Full-Day Ndutu
Serengeti
Rise early for breakfast before setting out with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive around Ndutu. This is one of the highlights of your safari, particularly during the calving period. Spend the day observing wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and other wildlife across the open plains. Around 5:30–6:00 pm, return to your Ndutu accommodation for dinner and overnight relaxation.
Ndutu Area
Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Enjoy an early breakfast before beginning a morning game drive around 6:20 am with your packed lunch. Continue searching for calving-season wildlife across Ndutu's productive plains. Watch for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals while your guide helps you understand the behavior and movements of the animals. In the early afternoon, leave the Ndutu Area and travel toward the Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for approximately 5–6 hours of game viewing with a packed lunch. The crater offers excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and other wildlife. After your crater adventure, begin the approximately four-hour journey back to Arusha. You should reach your Arusha hotel around 5:30–6:30 pm, marking the end of your private safari. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Arusha
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