3-Day Tanzania Safari Ndutu and Serengeti
Overview
This 3-day safari offers an unforgettable adventure through two of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations: the Ndutu plains and Serengeti National Park.
Departing from Arusha, you will travel to the Ndutu region, famous for the Great Migration and the wildebeest calving season from December to March. You will then explore the vast Serengeti plains, home to abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and many other fascinating species.
Accompanied by a professional safari guide and staying in comfortable tented camps, you will experience the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness on this memorable adventure.
Tour highlights
- Ndutu Plains: Experience the Great Migration during the calving season, when large herds of wildebeest and zebras gather and attract predators such as lions and cheetahs.
- Serengeti National Park: Explore spectacular savannah landscapes and one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations.
- The Big Five: Look for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and, with luck, the rare black rhino.
- Scenic landscapes: Enjoy beautiful views of Tanzania’s highlands, open plains, and rocky kopjes.
- Comfortable tented camps: Stay at Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp and Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp for an authentic safari experience.
Safari itinerary at a glance
| Day | Destination | Accommodation |
| Day 1 | Arusha to Ndutu | Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp |
| Day 2 | Ndutu to Serengeti National Park | Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp |
| Day 3 | Serengeti to Arusha | No accommodation included |
Included/Exclude
- All applicable park entry and conservation fees.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide and driver.
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing.
- Two nights of accommodation at Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp and Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Drinking water throughout the safari.
- Game drives in Ndutu and Serengeti National Park.
- International and domestic flights.
- Airport transfers to and from Arusha, available at an additional cost.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for the safari guide and camp staff.
- Personal expenses, including souvenirs, laundry, and additional drinks.
- Optional activities, such as a hot-air balloon safari.
Tour Plan
Your adventure begins with an early departure from your hotel in Arusha. After meeting your professional safari guide, you will travel towards the Ndutu plains, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the green highlands, Maasai villages, and rolling landscapes.
Upon arrival at Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp, you will have lunch before heading out for your afternoon game drive. Ndutu is particularly famous during the calving season, when large herds of wildebeest and zebras gather across the plains. Keep your eyes open for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators that follow the herds.
As the sun sets over the African savannah, return to camp for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.
- Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp
- Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Begin your day with an early-morning game drive in Ndutu, when wildlife is often active in the cool morning hours. You may have opportunities to observe predators hunting or large herds grazing across the plains.
After breakfast, continue your safari towards Serengeti National Park, renowned for its vast grasslands, diverse ecosystems, and remarkable wildlife populations.
Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way, followed by an afternoon game drive. Search for the Big Five and other wildlife, including giraffes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.
Later in the afternoon, arrive at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp, where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings before dinner.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Start your final day with an early-morning game drive in the Serengeti. This is a wonderful opportunity to search for lions, leopards, hyenas, and other animals during the cooler hours of the day.
After breakfast at camp, begin your journey back to Arusha, enjoying the scenery along the way. A picnic lunch will be provided during the journey.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
This marks the end of your unforgettable three-day wildlife safari in Tanzania.
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
- Drop-off: Arusha hotel or airport
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