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4-Day Ndutu Area Southern Serengeti Safari

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

4-Day Ndutu Area Southern Serengeti Safari

5.0 / 5 · 9 reviews Offered by Oldbeast Vacations 4-Day

Overview

Embark on a 4-day Southern Serengeti safari to witness one of nature's most extraordinary spectacles--the wildebeest calving season in Ndutu. This journey takes you through the dramatic Ngorongoro Highlands into open plains teeming with life. See newborn wildebeest take their first steps and predators in action. With optional cultural experiences and a game drive inside the famed Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers unforgettable wildlife encounters and cultural insight.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

4-Day

Route

Arusha to Arusha

Via Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Serengeti NP

Country & park

Tanzania / Serengeti National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

1 years

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Senator Hotel Arusha - Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – Lunch & Dinner Included

Meals

Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

4-Day Ndutu Area Southern Serengeti Safari
Serengeti National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $2,090 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* USD $2,090 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
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 4 are free.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2-3 Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Day 4 Serengeti NP
End Arusha (Day 4)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses tented camps and hotels.

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: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: 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

Senator Hotel Arusha

Day 1

Senator Hotel Arusha

Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – Lunch & Dinner Included

Lunch & Dinner Included

Senator Hotel ArushaSenator Hotel ArushaSenator Hotel Arusha
Ndutu Heritage Camp

Day 2-3

Ndutu Heritage Camp

Mid-range tented camp inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 4

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

All Meals 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.

Arrival Arusha

Day 1

Arrival Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be greeted by your driver or tour representative holding a sign with your name. After assisting with your luggage, they will transfer you directly to your hotel in Arusha. The drive typically takes 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic and weather. On arrival, check in and settle into your hotel to rest and prepare for your safari. Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: Senator Hotel Arusha Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Arusha to Ndutu via Ngorongoro Highlands

Day 2

Arusha to Ndutu via Ngorongoro Highlands

After an early breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you’ll depart for a scenic drive westward through the Great Rift Valley toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of rolling green hills, volcanic landscapes, and traditional Maasai villages. By afternoon, you’ll descend into the southern Serengeti’s Ndutu area, renowned for hosting the Great Migration during the calving season. Along the way, enjoy a short game drive with the chance to spot wildebeest herds, zebras, gazelles, and predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. You’ll arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for dinner and a briefing about the next day’s safari adventure. Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Stay: Ndutu Heritage Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Game Drive in Ndutu Plains

Day 3

Game Drive in Ndutu Plains

After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across the Ndutu region, the heart of the Southern Serengeti and a prime location for witnessing the wildebeest calving season. During this remarkable time, more than 500,000 calves are born within just a few weeks, drawing intense predator activity from lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. The day offers incredible wildlife encounters and exceptional photographic opportunities, from dramatic predator-prey scenes to serene moments of life beginning on the plains. Depending on the day's conditions, you’ll either enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for a midday rest. As the sun sets over the acacia-dotted savannah, return to your lodge or tented camp for a relaxing dinner and an evening of storytelling by the campfire. Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Stay: Ndutu Heritage Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Morning Game Drive

Day 4

Morning Game Drive

Begin your final safari day with an optional early morning game drive in Ndutu, a prime time to watch predators like lions and hyenas returning from their hunts and witness the herds awakening in the soft dawn light. Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast, then set out from Ndutu toward the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend to the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive, spotting the Big Five—black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalos, and leopards, alongside flamingos, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and other remarkable wildlife. Around midday, enjoy a scenic picnic lunch within or near the crater, surrounded by its dramatic landscapes. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha through the highlands, arriving by late afternoon or early evening for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari adventure. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

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)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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
Oldbeast Vacations
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Offered by

Oldbeast Vacations

5.0 operator rating 9 reviews

Oldbeast Vacations is a travel company in Tanzania offering unforgettable and sustainable experiences, including thrilling wildlife safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, guided Mount Kilimanjaro treks, immersive cultural encounters with the Maasai, Hadzabe, and Chagga communities, and eco-friendly beach getaways in Zanzibar.

Office In

Tanzania

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)

Tour Types

Customizable private tours and fixed group tours

Destinations

Congo (Brazzaville), Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Memories for life!

Fantastic tour through Tanzania, which was put together by Mwanne in consultation with us. There were never too many questions and they were answered quickly and competently by her. After landing at Arusha Airport we met our guide and driver Malley, who drove us around and informed us the whole trip well and competently. He did more than his best to offer us an unforgettable trip. From a Cheetha with cubs, more than 200 lions with cubs and as a highlight the leopard with cubs in a tree with prey......Of course a lot of other animals, zebras, elephants, giraffe, wildebeests etc. But our favorite was the balloon ride over the Serengeti with the bush breakfast.... All in all an unforgettable trip !!!!!

Rina Sayan · Italy

Verified

Unforgettable 4-Day Serengeti Safari with Oldbeast Vacations!

We had the most incredible 4-day safari in the Serengeti this June, guided by the amazing John! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a great eye for spotting wildlife. We stayed at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge — stunning views, excellent service, and very comfortable tents. The absolute highlight was witnessing a lion hunt at sunrise — a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Every detail of the trip was seamless, and John made it truly memorable. Highly recommend!

Strahinja Milanovic · Serbia

Verified

Unforgettable Luxury Safari

Our luxury safari with Oldbeast Vacations was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we were picked up to the final drop-off, every detail was carefully arranged to provide comfort, excitement, and unforgettable memories. We visited both Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, and the experience was beyond anything we imagined. The wildlife sightings were incredible—lions, elephants, leopards, zebras, cheetahs, and even a black rhino in Ngorongoro! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He made every game drive informative and exciting, and he had a real passion for wildlife. The accommodations were truly luxury—beautiful lodges and tented camps with stunning views, gourmet meals, and exceptional service. After long days of game drives, coming back to a hot shower, comfortable bed, and a drink by the fire under the stars was simply magical. Oldbeast Vacations exceeded all expectations. They provided seamless service, great communication from the start, and personalized touches throughout the journey. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a high-end safari that combines adventure with true comfort.

Vuk Ocokuljic · Serbia

Verified

"Honestly, Oldbeast blew my mind! They put together the most incredible Tanzanian safari

I just got back from a Tanzanian safari with Oldbeast Vacations, and honestly, I'm still pinching myself! From start to finish, the entire experience was absolutely phenomenal, and I couldn't recommend them enough

Dan · Belgium

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

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 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?

Senator Hotel Arusha - Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Oldbeast Vacations, 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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