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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival

Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be transported to the Forest Hill Hotel. On your first day, you'll embark on a sightseeing tour of Arusha, exploring local markets, the Maasai market, cultural heritage sites, and the Arusha City Museum. You will do the sightseeing tour in Arusha depending on your time, without forgetting the sunset at Kilimamoto.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Forest Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Arusha to Ndutu

Arusha to Ndutu

After your beakfast, you'll embark on a drive to Ndutu, stopping for lunch along the way. The journey will take approximately 5.5 hours, covering 260 kilometers. As you enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll notice a dramatic shift in the landscape from forested hills to open plains and grasslands.

Ndutu is a key area for the annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, and other ungulates. During the calving season (December to April), you'll witness thousands of wildebeest giving birth, attracting predators like lions and hyenas. The Ndutu region is also home to six species of big cats and offers abundant wildlife, especially during the dry season when animals congregate around the Ndutu and Masek lakes.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Ndutu Heritage Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation area

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation area

After breakfast, you'll embark on a morning game drive in the Ndutu area, including a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, you'll drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, a journey of approximately 75 kilometers that takes about 2.5 hours. Along the way, you'll have opportunities to spot wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater is a renowned geological wonder and a haven for diverse wildlife. You'll end the day with dinner and relaxation at your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

On your final day, you'll start early, enjoying a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 AM. This massive crater, one of the world's largest volcanic calderas, spans 260 square kilometers and is over 2,000 feet deep. During your 5-6 hour game drive, you'll encounter a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. After a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, you'll ascend back to the crater rim. The day will conclude with a 4-hour drive back to Arusha, where you'll be dropped off at your chosen location or transferred to the airport.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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