Southern Serengeti Safaris – Ndutu | 2024 & 2025

Safari Overview

On this private safari we will travel from Arusha to the wild lands of Tanzania. The southern Serengeti is also known or famed as the ndutu area , this safari is best during December to March this is when you can see the wildebeest calving in this area . they move to this area in this time of the year because the place is full of nutritious short green grass that is best for their young ones who are just being born. This safari also favors the photographers who want to take the clear best shots of incredible wild scenes . Sana wild Experience team recommends this time of the year is the best for photographers to travel. Many luxury mobile accommodations are then shifted to this area this time of the year so that you can be very close to the action hence a well organized and comfortable accommodation is prepared for you for the entire safari.

DAY 1: Arrival Arusha

Immediately after checking out from the Airport your guide will be out waiting for you he will be holding a post with your names for easy recognition. we will start our drive to Tarangire national park for dinner and overnight .It will take about four hours and half driving to your hotel for dinner and overnight Accommodation as arranged

Accommodation: Hammerkop House

DAY 2: Tarangire/Karatu

Immediately after checking in we will start to enjoy the beauty and the scenery of Tarangire national park by driving through the Tarangire River loops and the swamps area where we can have a chance of spotting different species of birds and wild animals. During our drive in Tarangire we will pass through the stunning silalei plains, we will stop at Matete picnic site for lunch (or either we can go to Tarangire safari lodge for hot lunch and enjoy the awesome view from the terrace while having a sip and seeing a number of Elephants wallowing in the river).. After having such an unforgettable day at Tarangire national park, check in to the lodge for dinner and overnight… Accommodation as Arranged

Accommodation: Lemala Mpingo Tented Lodge

DAY 3 & 4: Visit Southern Serengeti/Ndutu

The southern Serengeti is also known or famed as the ndutu area , this safari is best during December to March this is when you can see the wildebeest calving in this area . they move to this area in this time of the year because the place is full of nutritious short green grass that is best for their young ones who are just being born. This safari also favors the photographers who want to take the clear best shots of incredible wild scenes . Ndutu area is the home of wild dogs and others predators.After you incredible day of wildlife scenes you will end up your day at the luxury camp.accommodation as arranged.

Accommodation: Lemala Ndutu

DAY 5 & 6: Visit Central Serengeti

Breakfast then collect your lunch boxes and all your belongings then start your journey to the great wildlife destination the Serengeti national park. Famously known as the endless plains there is nowhere to stand and see the end of the Serengeti national park, The presence of permanent water in the central Seronera valley ensures year round game-viewing. 

As well as good resident game, during the dry season and cheetahs are forced to come in off the plains and congregate in extremely high numbers as there is enough prey. Lunch break at your lodge, then late afternoon go a head with your game drive where you will see endless plains as the name suggest in the native language and various. 

Larger mammals: giraffe, rhino, elephant, hippopotamus. Approximately 500 species of bird, including vultures, storks, and ostrich can be spotted in Serengeti. Reptiles: crocodiles, a number of species of snakes and lizards. Enjoy the sundown as you wind up your day of so much fun, in the early evening drive to your lodge for Dinner and overnight. Accommodation as arranged

Accommodation: Kubukubu Tented Camp

DAY 7: Crater Tour/Karatu

Descend into the Crater for 8 hours Crater tour. This 100 square mile natural amphitheater is a host to an astonishing array of wildlife. The Crater once a gigantic volcano is the largest intact caldera in the world. The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation area is home to more than 30 000 protected animals. It is an area of spectacular beauty and excellent game viewing, a truly unique safari destination in Africa. When you lucky enough you may be able to see rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo as well as large herd’s zebras and wildebeest. A picnic lunch will be taken in to the Crater. Later in the afternoon drive back to Karatu for dinner and overnight. Accommodation as arranged

DAY 8: Karatu/Arusha

Today is your farewell day in Tanzania ,it’s your last day of this 8 days safari after your breakfast depart from your lodge with game en route to Arusha, with your packed lunch explore one of Tanzania’s ‘secret’ beautiful landscapes full of plantations which packed within a population of the natives . Enjoy your lunch then continue with your drive to Arusha. On the arrival at the town you will be transferred either to your overnight accommodation or straight to the Airport (that’s according to your flight schedule)

Accommodation: Villa Maua

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Includes and excludes

What is included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of the tour price.

  • Respective accommodation or similar throughout as indicated
  • All meals during the Safari
  • Passengers arriving in Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Covid 19 test Certificate
  • Flying doctor
  • Transport with photographic roof hatch land cruiser driven by professional guide
  • Unlimited drinking water during the Safari
  • All national park entry fees
  • Visit Maasai village
  • Government Taxes
  • All airport transfers
  • Programs as stipulated

What is included in this tour?

Items that are not included in the cost of the tour price.

  • Tourist visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • International flights to Kilimanjaro and any other flights(local flights can arranged)
  • Personal shopping and memorabilia
  • Drinks and refreshments
  • Tip to your driver guide
  • Tip to porters
  • Cost to anything not mentioned at the list of included