7-Day Mid-Range Ndutu & Southern Serengeti Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by a Tanzalux Safaris representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge or enjoy the views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscape. Your guide will brief you on the upcoming safari, including the journey to Ndutu, the Southern Serengeti and the wildlife experiences ahead. Rest and prepare for an exciting adventure through Tanzania’s renowned northern safari circuit. Overnight in Arusha.

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Mid-Range

Moshono hillside boutique hotel

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards Ndutu in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you leave the busy town behind and journey into Tanzania’s renowned wildlife country. Depending on your route and arrival time, you may enjoy wildlife viewing along the way or begin your first game drive around Ndutu. This region is particularly well known for seasonal wildebeest migration movements and, during the calving season, large herds of wildebeest and zebra may gather across its open grasslands. Wildlife sightings vary with the season and natural animal movements. Arrive at your mid-range accommodation in the Ndutu area, where you can relax and prepare for a full day of safari exploration tomorrow.

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Mid-Range

Ang'ata migration camp ndutu

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, set out for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Ndutu area, part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem. Travel across open grasslands, seasonal wetlands and acacia-dotted landscapes in search of the wildlife that makes this region one of Tanzania’s remarkable safari destinations. Depending on the season, Ndutu can offer opportunities to observe wildebeest and zebra herds associated with the Great Wildebeest Migration. Predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas may also be encountered as they move through the ecosystem. Your professional safari guide will help you interpret animal behaviour and the changing landscape while looking for wildlife throughout the day. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive before continuing your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your accommodation in the Ndutu area in the evening. Wildlife sightings and migration locations depend on seasonal conditions and natural animal movements.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Ang'ata migration camp ndutu

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, head out with your private safari guide for another day exploring the Ndutu plains and surrounding wildlife habitats. The day offers further opportunities to observe the seasonal movements of wildebeest and zebra, search for resident wildlife and discover how predators survive within this dynamic ecosystem. During the calving season, usually around the wetter months of the year, large numbers of wildebeest may gather in the southern Serengeti ecosystem to give birth. Lions, cheetahs and hyenas may be seen in the area, although sightings depend on natural conditions and animal movements. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Ndutu accommodation for dinner and overnight. The Great Migration is seasonal, so wildlife concentrations and calving activity vary according to the time of travel.

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Mid-Range

Ang'ata migration camp ndutu

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and travel towards Central Serengeti, enjoying wildlife viewing along the way. As the landscape changes, your journey takes you into the heart of Serengeti National Park, a renowned wildlife destination known for its expansive savannahs, abundant wildlife and dramatic predator-prey interactions. Enjoy game viewing en route, looking out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife. The Seronera area of Central Serengeti is particularly known for its year-round wildlife populations and opportunities to search for lions, leopards and cheetahs. Stop for a picnic lunch during the journey, then continue exploring the plains before heading to your mid-range accommodation in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight. Wildlife sightings depend on seasonal movements, weather and natural conditions.

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Mid-Range

Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife viewing along the way as you leave the Serengeti plains behind. Depending on the confirmed route and schedule, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive across its remarkable landscapes. The crater floor supports a variety of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and, with luck, lions and the endangered black rhinoceros. Your safari guide will help you look for wildlife while explaining the area's unique ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater excursion. Later, continue to your mid-range accommodation in the Karatu area for dinner and overnight. The journey and crater visit must be planned around driving times, conservation-area regulations and the confirmed itinerary. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Karatu safari lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, travel to Mto wa Mbu for a guided cultural village experience. Discover everyday life in this lively community, learn about local farming traditions and meet local artisans whose work reflects Tanzania’s diverse cultural heritage. Enjoy a guided walk through the village, with opportunities to learn about traditional crafts, local produce and community life. Depending on the activities arranged, the experience may also include a visit to a local market or a taste of traditional Tanzanian food. After the cultural tour, begin the drive back to Arusha, where your seven-day Tanzania safari comes to an end. The activities included will depend on the village tour selected and confirmed in advance.

Where you'll stay tonight

Mid-Range

Moshono hillside boutique hotel

Meals included: Dinner