7-Day Ndutu Safari in Tanzania – Experience the Great Migration Up Close

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a professional and friendly Sunlife Tours driver-guide will greet you and provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Take this time to relax and recover from your journey in preparation for your unforgettable Tanzania safari tour. Enjoy a peaceful evening in one of the best Arusha accommodations, the Gold Crest Hotel — the perfect starting point for your wildlife safari in Tanzania.

Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast at your Arusha hotel, your Sunlife Tours driver-guide will pick you up for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated gems. Famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse landscapes, Tarangire offers one of the best game drives in northern Tanzania.

Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari in Tarangire, spotting lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and over 500 bird species. The Tarangire River, a lifeline during the dry season, attracts a wide variety of animals and provides excellent photography opportunities for nature lovers.

By late afternoon, you will head to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight rest, reflecting on an incredible day in the wild.

Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a delicious breakfast at your lodge, your adventure continues with a scenic 3-hour drive to the Ndutu region, passing through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As the landscape transitions from highland forests to sweeping savannahs, you’ll begin to feel the pulse of the African wilderness.

Upon arrival in Ndutu, dive straight into an exhilarating game drive across the Ndutu plains, a hotspot for the Great Migration, especially during the calving season (December to April). This is the perfect time to witness newborn wildebeests and the intense predator activity that follows, including lions, leopards, hyenas, and cheetahs.

Enjoy up-close wildlife encounters and sweeping views across one of Tanzania’s most dramatic safari regions, before heading to your cozy camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Heritage  Camps – Ndutu
Meal Plan:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is devoted to an immersive full-day game drive in the Ndutu region, where the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area converge. This unique ecosystem offers one of the best chances to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration in Tanzania, especially during the calving season when thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles blanket the plains.

Keep your camera ready for exceptional sightings of big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards on the hunt. The open landscapes and seasonal water sources make this region a hotspot for both predators and prey, offering incredible wildlife photography opportunities.

Pause midday for a bush picnic surrounded by the sounds of nature, then continue your afternoon drive through Ndutu’s diverse habitats.

Accommodation: Heritage Camps – Ndutu
Meal Plan:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a hearty breakfast, depart the Ndutu region and set off toward the world-famous Central Serengeti, a prime destination for unforgettable wildlife safaris in Tanzania. Enjoy an extended en-route game drive, passing through expansive plains teeming with wildlife.

This area is celebrated for its high concentration of predators, making it one of the best places in Africa to spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action. Alongside them, you will encounter elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of zebras and wildebeests — especially vibrant during the Great Migration season when the plains burst into life.

Capture the essence of the Serengeti safari experience with exceptional photo opportunities throughout the day. As the sun begins to set, arrive at your welcoming lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.

Accommodation: Land of Nature Camps – Central Serengeti
Meal Plan:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, known for its incredible wildlife viewing and  the Big Five. Explore the endless savannah plains, searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and more. Depending on the season, you may witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Serengeti. Capture stunning photos of Africa’s iconic wildlife in its natural habitat. After an adventurous day, return to your Camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:Land of Nature Camps

Meals:All meals included

After an early breakfast, you will leave the Serengeti Plains and drive towards the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying a final game drive along the way. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing destinations. Here, you will have the chance to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, and buffalos. Enjoy your picnic lunch at a scenic spot near the hippo pool. After an exciting safari adventure, you will ascend from the crater and start your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

Accommodations:Gold Crest Hotel

 Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Today marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure. After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or simply relaxing. Our driver-guide will then transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey back home or to your next destination. We hope you leave with amazing memories of the wildlife safaris, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural experiences that Tanzania offers. Safe travels and we look forward to welcoming you again for another adventure.