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Day : 1: DAY 1: ARUSHA TO NGORONGORO (NDUTU AREA)
The first day of your safari will begin by 8AM in the morning with a pick up from your hotel at Arusha. Once everyone is aboard, you will head towards Ngorongoro.
After about an hour commencing the drive, you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) where you will notice the landscape changing from hilly forests to plain and green grasslands as you drive further.
Once you reach Ndutu you will begin your day game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch. Sweeping grasslands of the Ndutu cover the region which gradually fades into the Serengeti.
Ndutu forms a part of the route for the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebra, antelope and gazelle. During game drives at the right season between December and April, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration.
The calving season attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Crested with Ndutu Lake and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife game during the dry season.
The Ndutu is also the home ground for 6 species of big cats – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval and wildcat. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 5PM.
You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day. Overnight at Public/ Tented Camp at Ndutu.
Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – (Ngorongoro –Ndutu)
• MID-RANGE LODGES –
KenzanNdutu | Ndutu Safari Lodge | Kati KatiNdutu | KirurumuNdutu
• LUXURY LODGES –
Ndutu Under Canvas | Lake Masek Tented Camp | Sanctuary Kusini | Angata Migration Camp Ndutu |
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Day : 2 :DAY 2: FULL DAY GAME VIEW IN NDUTU
Stunned by the previous days spotting of the migration, today you get another chance to view the beautiful wildlife spectacle. The Ndutu region is a part of the glorious Serengeti National Park as well as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA).
Heading out for a full day game drive after breakfast, today you will be following the migration depending on its location in either NCA or Serengeti. During game drives at the right season between January to March, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration.
This season attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Watching the circle of life take it’s course will be an unforgettable experience etched for life.
The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 5PM. You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day. Overnight at Public/ Tented Camp at Ndutu.
Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – (Ngorongoro –Ndutu)
• MID-RANGE LODGES –
KenzanNdutu | Ndutu Safari Lodge | Kati KatiNdutu | KirurumuNdutu
• LUXURY LODGES –
Ndutu Under Canvas | Lake Masek Tented Camp | Sanctuary Kusini | Angata Migration Camp Ndutu |
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Day :3 NGORONGORO (NDUTU AREA) TO NGORONGORO CRATER RIM,
In the morning, at 7am, you will head out for a short game drive in the Ngorongoro (Ndutu Area) after a good breakfast. After completing a half day game drive along with a picnic lunch, we will leave Ndutuand head towards the Ngorongoro crater rim.
With mild game action to see on the way. The crater is one of Africa’s impressive geological attraction and supreme mecca of wilderness.
The day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation. Get a good rest and refuel yourself, for the following day you will descend into the massive crater. Overnight at Public camp/Tinted Camp/Lodge at Ngorongoro.
(An option of doing a Hot Air Balloon is also in this area)
Serengeti Balloon Safaris: There are no words that can do the experience of floating over the Serengeti justice.” Get a birds-eye view of the park as you rise alongside the sun.
The Balloon Tour lasts about an hour, after which passengers gather round a table, surrounded by the park’s lush plains, for an “Out of Africa” English-style breakfast.
Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – (Ngorongoro –Ngorongoro {Crater Rim})
• BUDGET CAMPING –
Simba Public Campsite
• MID-RANGE LODGES –
Rhino Hotel
• LUXURY LODGES –
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | Ngorongoro Wildlife |
Ngorongoro SopaEntamanu Camp | Kirurumu Ngorongoro | Lemala Ngorongoro Camp |
• SUPPER LUXURY LODGES –
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
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Day : 4 :DAY 4: NGONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA
On this day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descend at around 6:30am into the crater floor.
The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5 hour game drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended.
The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater.
This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location at Arusha by 6PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
Accommodation:
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
overnight stay – (Arusha – Arusha Town) (OPTIONAL)
• BUDGET LODGES –
Mrimba palm Hotel | Arusha tourist inn hotel
• MID-RANGE LODGES –
Natron Palace Hotel | City Link Hotel | Charity international
• LUXURY LODGES –
Mount Meru Hotel | Tulia Hotel & Spa | Kibo Paris | Arusha Serena Lodge
