Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will receive a warm welcome from one of our experienced driver guides. Afterward, you will embark on a one-hour drive to Arusha. Following your arrival in Arusha, you can check in to your lodge, and for the remainder of the day, you are free to explore the town at your leisure.

Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge    Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner included

After breakfast, embark on a thrilling wildebeest migration calving safari in the Southern Serengeti. The journey takes you through picturesque high-lying farmland in Karatu and various charming villages. Along the way, there will be a brief stop at the Loduare Main Gate for your check-in into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

As you venture further, you'll come across Lake Ndutu, an alkaline lake like most other Rift lakes. It's worth noting that the water in the lake remains drinkable and serves as a vital resource for a wide range of local wildlife. From December to April, you can typically witness most of the wildebeest migration on the short-grass plains. This area is also frequently teeming with elephant herds, a rich variety of bird species, and resident wildlife.

Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, set out on an exciting full-day game drive. The calving season brings a flurry of wildlife activity to the area. Predators and scavengers in the area enjoy a rare feast when newly born calves stray from their mothers, providing easily accessible meals. Furthermore, many other prominent big game animals follow the migrating herds, making Ndutu a spectacular spectacle unrivaled by any other wildlife phenomenon on the continent.
Furthermore, with over 400 resident and migratory bird species, Ndutu is a haven for avid bird watchers. Return to your camp in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Following breakfast, embark on a half-day game drive in the Ndutu area. This adventure will take you through a variety of diverse habitats, encompassing swamps, woodlands, soda lakes, and the famous Serengeti short-grass plains. After indulging in a picnic lunch, continue your journey to Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After having breakfast around 6:30 a.m., you will start your trip to Ngorongoro Conservation. You will embark on a one-hour drive along a tarmac road. Once you arrive at the gate, you continue your drive to the Crater Rim, where you can take a few minutes to marvel at the incredible view of the Crater from its highest point.

Next, you will descend into the crater floor for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater stands as one of the world's largest intact craters and ranks among the most spectacular sights in all of Africa. This extraordinary caldera is home to the entire Big Five: rhinoceros, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant. You'll also encounter other wildlife such as zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and hyenas. The diverse birdlife includes flamingos on the Soda Lake, geese, storks, vultures, and various other bird species that are easily observable. During your visit, you will relish a picnic lunch on the crater floor, and in the evening, return to Arusha or be dropped off at the airport.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch