5 Days Ndutu Package Safari
Discover the magic of the Ndutu region with this perfect 5-day safari plan. See wildebeests, big cats, and more in the heart of Tanzania.
Are you dreaming of seeing baby wildebeests, lions on the hunt, and open savannahs filled with wildlife? The 5 Days Ndutu Package is the perfect safari plan for you!
This safari takes you to the heart of the Southern Serengeti, especially famous during the wildebeest calving season. It’s a special time when thousands of baby wildebeests are born every day – and where predators are always nearby.
In this guide, we will show you everything you need to know about the 5 Days Ndutu Safari – including the best time to visit, wildlife you’ll see, full itinerary, cost details, and useful travel tips.
Let’s dive into the adventure!
Why Choose the 5 Days Ndutu Safari Package?
Here’s why the Ndutu area is so special:
- Located between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Southern Serengeti
- Home to the Great Migration’s calving season
- High chances to see lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunting
- Rich with other wildlife like elephants, giraffes, and zebras
- Perfect for photography – open plains, acacia trees, and active animals
Tour Itinerary
Day to day Best of Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1:
Arusha to Ndutu for Game Drive
After breakfast, you will drive for about 3 hours from Arusha to the Ndutu area. This place is in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is also part of the southern Serengeti. Lake Ndutu has salty water like other rift valley lakes, but animals can still drink it.
In the afternoon, you will go for a game drive in the Ndutu area. From December to April, many wildebeests are found here on the short green grass plains. This makes it a great place to see wildlife. You can also spot elephants, many birds, and other animals that live here all year round.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- Enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Ngorongoro Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Game Drive - Calving Season
Arusha City Photos
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
- Location: Ndutu Ngorongoro
- Room Type: Standard
- Meal Plan: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
- It's Reviews: TripAdvisor Reviews
Travel Time
The estimated travel time (ETA) from Arusha to Ndutu by road is about 3 to 4 hours, depending on road conditions and weather. The drive takes you through beautiful landscapes and gives you a great chance to enjoy the scenery before reaching the Ndutu area in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 2:
Full Day Ndutu Game Drive
Today you will leave early in the morning, around 6:00 am, for a game drive. You will go from the lodge to explore around Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, looking for big cats like lions and cheetahs, maybe hunting for food. You might also see wildebeest, zebras, impalas, and other animals.
After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for a full breakfast. Then, you will go back out into the bush for another game drive in the afternoon. Later, you will come back to the lodge for lunch and some rest.
In the evening, when it’s cooler, you will go on another game drive on the Ndutu Plains to enjoy the sunset. After that, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- Ngorongoro Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Game Drive - Calving Season
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
- Location: Ndutu Ngorongoro
- Room Type: Standard
- Meal Plan: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
- It's Reviews: TripAdvisor Reviews
Facts about Ndutu
Ndutu is a beautiful area located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, right next to the southern part of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It is well known for being a key location during the Great Migration, especially from December to April, when thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals gather to give birth on the rich, short-grass plains. Ndutu is also famous for its amazing wildlife viewing, including big cats like lions and cheetahs, as well as elephants and many bird species. The area has two main lakes—Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek—which attract animals even during the dry season.
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EXPLORE NDUTU NGORONGORO
Day 3:
Full Day Experience Southern Serengeti Game Drive
Go for a game drive in the Ndutu area. From December to April, most of the wildebeest migration is found here on the short green grass plains. This makes Ndutu a great place to see many animals. Besides wildebeest, you can also see elephants, birds, and other animals that live in the area all year round.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- Serengeti Ndutu Game Drive
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
- Location: Ndutu Ngorongoro
- Room Type: Standard
- Meal Plan: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
- It's Reviews: TripAdvisor Reviews
Day 4:
Morning Ndutu Game Drive to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Ndutu area to look for wildebeest and wild cats like lions and cheetahs. After the exciting game drive and lunch, you will drive to Ngorongoro where you will spend the night.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- Ngorongoro Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Game Drive - Calving Season
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
- Location: Karatu
- Room Type: Standard
- Meal Plan: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
- It's Reviews: TripAdvisor Reviews
Day 3:
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, you will go on an exciting trip down into the Ngorongoro Crater, a place full of animals, including the famous Big 5. You will enjoy a game drive inside the crater and see beautiful views while looking for different animals that live there. During the game drive, you will stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. After that, you will continue your journey back to Arusha and then be taken to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- Enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Game Drive In Ngorongoro Crater
- Transfer To Jro Airport
Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha Photos
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Our tours are top-notch but give you great value. The price we tell you upfront covers most of the costs for one person, like flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors;
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
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Popular questions about Tanzania Safari 5 Days Ndutu Package
The 5 Days Ndutu Package is a guided safari tour in Southern Serengeti, designed to show travelers the wildebeest calving season, big cats, and beautiful landscapes.
The best time is between January and March, during the wildebeest calving season when thousands of baby wildebeests are born and predators are very active.
Ndutu is located between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Southern Serengeti in Northern Tanzania, famous for its open plains and wildlife during the migration.
You can see wildebeests, zebras, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and many types of birds. It’s a top spot for big cat sightings.
Yes! It’s great for families, especially kids aged 6 and above. Many lodges are family-friendly and the game drives are exciting and safe.
You can see lions, elephants, buffalo, and leopards in Ndutu. On Day 5, the Ngorongoro Crater tour gives you a chance to also spot rhinos.
Prices start from around $1,300 per person for budget camping, and go up to $4,000 per person for luxury options. Prices depend on group size and accommodation type.
Yes! Ndutu is especially amazing from January to March during calving season. It’s less crowded and gives you a chance to see dramatic predator-prey action.
Pack light clothes in neutral colors, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera, closed shoes, and insect repellent.
No strict limits, but we recommend children above 5 years old for the best experience. Families are welcome!
Yes, Ndutu is safe for tourists when you travel with a licensed operator like Seko Tours Adventures. Guides are well-trained and vehicles are reliable.
The package includes park fees, 4x4 safari vehicle, driver/guide, meals during safari, accommodation, bottled water, and a tour of Ngorongoro Crater.
Personal items like drinks (besides water), tips, and optional activities may cost extra.
You can choose between budget camping, mid-range lodges, and luxury tented camps, all located near wildlife-rich areas in the Ndutu plains.
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Yes! It’s a great way to explore the wild with a short but exciting trip full of action and nature.
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