Family Ndutu and Ngorongoro
3-Day Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari brings calving-season wildlife, private game drives and family adventure. Book your trip today
$1743-2150 USD
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Safari summary
3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
The 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari is a seasonal family adventure combining the wildlife-rich Ndutu Area with the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. The journey is designed for private travel, flexible family arrangements, exciting game drives, and close encounters with Tanzania's remarkable wildlife.
The Heart of the 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari is a private three-day wildlife journey combining two exceptional destinations during the calving season. It offers family-friendly game drives in Ndutu, a crater safari in Ngorongoro, comfortable accommodation, and flexible travel arrangements from Arusha.
Tour Features: 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Route – Destination: Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu Area with 2 nights
Price: USD 1,743 to USD 2,150 per person, sharing for two or more people; international flights are excluded.
Private Tour: Organized exclusively for your family or private party. There is no group-joining safari unless you arrange with your own travelers to share the cost.
Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges using shared double/twin or triple rooms.
Best Time to Visit: Late December to March.
Flexible Start: The safari can begin on any day according to your travel dates.
Customizable: Minor changes to accommodation and destinations can be requested.
Family Friendly: Children of all ages are welcome. Children under 15 receive a discount, while children under 5 are free.
Activities: Game drives with English-, Spanish-, German-, or Italian-speaking driver-guides.
Safari Car: Pop-up-roof 4x4 safari car.
Arrival: Fly through Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha or Arusha Airport.
Airport Transfers: Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged.
Start and End Point: Arusha. Arrival in Arusha is required at least one day before the safari.
Arusha Accommodation: Additional accommodation before and after the safari can be arranged.
Package Price: 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
The price ranges from USD 1,743 to USD 2,150 per person in sharing for two or more travelers. The final cost can vary according to accommodation level, services selected, number of travelers, inclusions, and other arrangements. A larger private party can reduce the per-person cost. Lower-priced arrangements may also exclude services such as airport transfers and Arusha accommodation. Contact us for current pricing and booking assistance.
Included in the 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Park fees
Game drives
All accommodations
Professional driver/guide
All transportation
4x4 safari car
Meals and drinking water
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Excluded from the 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
International flights
Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance and visa fees
Tips
Destinations Covered: 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ndutu Area – Calving Season
The Ndutu Area is the main wildlife focus of this family safari, with two nights planned during the calving season. Late December through early March offers an opportunity to observe wildebeest and other plains wildlife, while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are also commonly sought during game drives.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater provides a different wildlife setting, with its enclosed landscape offering opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and other animals. The crater descent creates an exciting opening to your 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari.
Accommodation for the 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Accommodation can be selected according to your budget, with budget tents, mid-range tents, and luxury tented camps available. Rooms may be arranged as double, twin, triple, or family rooms, depending on availability and your family's needs. The accommodation choice can influence the final safari price.
Private Safari for a Family Adventure
This is a private safari organized exclusively for your family or travel party, rather than a regular group-joining trip. There is no group-joining safari for the Ndutu calving season unless you organize your own travelers from home and share the cost. For regular group safaris, available three-day options include Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, or Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
Best Time for the 3 Days Family Ndutu Calving and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
The best period for this safari is from late December to early March, when the Ndutu Area becomes a major focus for the calving season. This period also overlaps with the short rains, so some rain can be expected.
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 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You will be picked early around 5:00–5:50 AM and drive approximately four hours to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend for a 5–6-hour game drive with packed lunch, watching lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and other wildlife. Around 2:00–3:00 PM, continue toward Ndutu for dinner and overnight stay; an early arrival may allow an evening drive. Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Full-Day Ndutu Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at your accommodation, set out for a full-day game drive across the Ndutu Area with packed lunch. During calving season, look for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife attracted to the plains. Around 5:30–6:00 PM, drive back to your accommodation in Ndutu for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Ndutu to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
Have an early breakfast before beginning your final Ndutu game drive with a packed lunch. Continue looking for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other animals across the calving-season landscape. Around noon, begin driving toward the Ngorongoro Gate before continuing to Arusha. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
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