Duration
5-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
5-Day Safari in Ndutu for Calving Season Dec to March
Overview
Visit Tanzania. This tour will give you a chance to explore the wonders of Serengeti National Park. You will also visit Ngorongoro Crater, which is one of the 8 Natural wonders of Africa. All these adventures start from Tarangire on the first day. Contact us to enquire this trip.
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Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
1 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Tanzania Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$1,878 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 6 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2
Tarangire NP
Day 3-4
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Arusha (Day 5)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
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Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Tanzania Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
JRO to Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Where you can relax and enjoy the African atmosphere. If you arrive early, we can arrange a City tour around Arusha City – Tomorrow morning your safari will begin! Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: Tanzania Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast you will depart your Arusha hotel at 0800 hrs and make your way to Tarangire National Park (an approximately 1:30-hour journey). Upon arrival you will go directly on a game drive. Tarangire is famous for its big elephant herds and giraffes. After your drive you will make your way to Camp/Lodge for your overnight. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Farm of Dreams Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Ngorongoro Ndutu Area
After breakfast, you will depart with a picnic lunch in hand towards the Ngorongoro Ndutu Area. Upon your arrival at the NCAA gate, you will take care of the park formalities and fees before making your way to your game drive in Ngorongoro Ndutu Area. During this season you will be able to see the hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves. Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Stay: Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Ngorongoro ndutu Area
After your breakfast, you will continue with your game drive in this area to experience the amazing calving season where hundreds of thousands of calves are being born in this season after the short rain that makes the new sprout of grass for the calves. This season has the only world remarkable Rhythm which makes a very good sound of music as we call it sound of nature from wildebeest. Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Stay: Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
After an early breakfast, You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports a variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here. Late afternoon transfer to Arusha For dinner and Overnight or airport drop off. ( Accommodation can be included upon request at extra cost ). Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Somewhere In Africa
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Somewhere In Africa is a premier independent travel company based in East Africa, specialized in bespoke safari experiences across Tanzania. Our innovative approach allows us the freedom to curate the very best travel products, ensuring unforgettable adventures for every guest. To be the leading provider of authentic and bespoke safari experiences in East Africa, fostering connections between travellers and the natural wonders of the continent while supporting local
Office In
Tanzania
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
Member Of
Tanzania Tourist Board, TANAPA & NCAA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Tanzania Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Somewhere In Africa, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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