5 Days Ndutu Spectacular Wildebeest Migration
The 5 Days Ndutu Spectacular Wildebeest Migration Safari will take you for a discovery and an exploration of Tarangire, South Serengeti (Ndutu) and Ngorongoro all in Northern Tanzania.
Safari destinations
Tarangire National Park
Located in the Northern part of Tanzania and lies within the Northern Circuit which consists of several other National Parks. The park covers an approximate area of 2,850sqkm and was garzetted as a National park in 1970. Tarangire National Park boosts of about 58 mammal species including large herds of elephants, giraffes, tree climbing pythons, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, gazelles, cheetahs, honey badgers, fringe eared oryx kudus, hartebeests, African wild dogs, zebras, tree climbing lions, cape buffaloes, wildebeests, waterbucks, dik-dik, impala among others. The park also has a strong concentration of bird species amounting to 550 species, among these include the greater and lesser Kudus as well as oryx, northern pied babbler, vulturine Guinea fowl, Rufous-tailed weaver, yellow-collard sun bird, white-bellied go away bird, hornbills, bee-eaters, ashy starling, mouse birds, tiny-pygmy falcon, white pelicans, superb sterlings, white-headed babbler, hammerkops among other bird species.
Serengeti National Park
Located in the Northern region of Tanzania and it was established in 1952. The park covers an area of 14763sqkm making it home to over 70 mammal species like dik-dik, Oryx, greater Kudu, Hyenas, Hippos, bushbuck, Jackals, giraffes, Janet cats, Baboons, Giraffes, elands, spring hare, porcupine, warthog, Hyraxes, vervet monkeys, Colobus monkeys, patas monkeys, and mongooses and also Africa’s Big 5 mammals which are lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and Rhinos. Serengeti National park also boosts of over 500 bird species including Grey-Breasted spur fowl, Fischer’s lovebird, Rufous-tailed weaver, Usambiro barbet, Grey-crested helmet-shrike, Kori Bustard, Red-capped robin-chat, Secretary bird, Verreaux’s eagle, Yellow-throated sand grouse among others. Serengeti National Park is well known for its annual Wildebeest Migration of over 1,500,000 and 250,000 Zebras which occur between the months of July and October.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Located in the Northern part of Tanzania on the Eastern Great Rift Valley Arm which is managed by Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority. The Conservation area was officially established in 1959 and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and it is part of the Serengeti Ecosystem. Ngorongoro’s main attraction is the Ngorongoro Crater which is the World’s largest intact and unfilled Volcanic Caldera with over 25,000 mammals including wildebeests, hippos, warthogs, hyenas, zebras, elands, gazelles, and the Big 5 mammal species which are lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos as well as buffaloes and over 100 bird species co-existing with the Semi-nomadic Maasai people.
Day 1: Arrival and Pick up – Transfer to your Hotel in Arusha
The 5 Days Ndutu Spectacular Wildebeest Migration Safari will start with a pick up by our Professional Driver guide who will meet and greet you, he will brief you about your Safari and thereafter transfer you as you enjoy the captivating beauty of the Landscape in Tanzania to your Hotel in Arusha for a relaxed overnight as you await the next day’s activities.
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Arusha Planet Lodge or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park – Evening Game Drive
After delighting on your breakfast on day 2 of your safari, you will transfer to Tarangire National Park where you will arrive with an enroute game drive. You will check in to your accommodation for a mouth-watering lunch and have relaxation. Later, you will head out for game drive until sunset which will give you sights of different mammals including elephants, giraffes, cape buffaloes, wildebeests, waterbucks, dik-dik, impala, fringe eared oryx kudus, hartebeests, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, gazelles among others. You will then return back to your accommodation for your dinner as well as an overnight.
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Transfer from Karatu to Ndutu
After your delicious breakfast on day 3 of the 5 Days Ndutu Spectacular Wildebeest Migration, you will drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area and proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu Area. Furthermore, here we start the game drive for this day with special attention to the Great Migration. The Great Migration herds aggregate close to Lake Ndutu Area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro from December to April, here they find fresh food and big predators waiting for them. From January it is the beginning of the calving season for wildebeests.
Location: Ndutu Area
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Eileen’s Trees Inn or Similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 4: Transfer from Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater with enroute Game drive
Early morning after delighting on your breakfast, you will enjoy your last game drive in Ndutu Area and later in the afternoon, we proceed to Ngorongoro Crater with an enroute game drive. This UNESCO world heritage site formed millions of years ago with the massive explosion of a volcano once higher than Kilimanjaro is 610 meters deep and covers roughly 304sqkm. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates. Finally upon arrival, you will check into your accommodation for a delicious lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing as you await your dinner and overnight.
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Transfer to Arusha
Wake up early morning on your final day of the Safari and have breakfast. You will thereafter descend into the Crater floor which is about 260 sqkm with a depth of over 2000 feet. This 5 hours game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of wildlife action which has not to be missed therefore keep your Cameras ready. The African elephant, Black rhino, buffalos, Hippos, Cheetahs, Hyenas, and Lions found in plenty. You will later begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater and then transfer to Arusha for your departure flight thus the end of your African Safari. Thank you so much for specifically choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations on the 5 Days Ndutu Spectacular Wildebeest Migration Safari and we hope to see you again!!!
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Option: No
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan - 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser Extended
All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Land-cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Paradise Adventure Vacations Ltd offering all-wheel drive safari vehicles suitable for off-road driving, which enable travelers to discover the magical areas of East Africa in a pleasant and reliable manner.
Our fleet consists of 4×4 Toyota Land cruisers with a hinged roof and skylights above the front seats. The hinged roof offers two main advantages: it provides shade without restricting the view, so that you can enjoy your safari even in the very sunny hours of the day. It also allows a 360-degree all-round view.
Our Vehicles Are Equipped With:
- Adjustable comfortable seats
- Electric refrigerator for drinks
- High-performance shock absorbers
- Tool & first aid kit
- Adapters and battery chargers
Due to the difficult ground and road conditions inside and outside the national parks and wildlife reserves, a four-wheel drive vehicle is not only recommended, but also crucial for an eventful safari.
