Experience the magic of Tanzania’s Great Wildebeest Migration on this exclusive five-day safari with MNAVA TOURS. Explore the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, witness the remarkable wildebeest calving season in the Ndutu plains, and discover the spectacular wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy thrilling game drives, beautiful African scenery, and comfortable lodge or tented-camp accommodation accompanied by a professional safari guide
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by our MNAVA TOURS representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy time to relax after your journey.
In the evening, meet your safari guide for a briefing covering the upcoming adventure, travel arrangements, and wildlife experiences. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Arusha.
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, a spectacular wilderness known for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards. Bird enthusiasts can also look forward to spotting a variety of resident and migratory bird species.
Stop for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife exploration. Later, drive to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart for the Ndutu region, travelling through the dramatic landscapes of northern Tanzania towards the southern Serengeti ecosystem.
Arrive in the Ndutu plains, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather during the calving season. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the open grasslands, observing wildlife and searching for predators, including lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
During the calving season, the abundance of newborn wildebeest attracts predators, creating remarkable opportunities for wildlife photography and observation. As the day draws to a close, head to your tented camp for dinner an
Category: Upmarket Safari Lodge
Location: Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Southern Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania.
Ndutu Safari Lodge is a traditional safari lodge located beneath beautiful acacia trees overlooking Lake Ndutu. Known for its warm hospitality and authentic African atmosphere, the lodge offers a comfortable stay in one of Tanzania’s most outstanding wildlife destinations.
The lodge features 34 stone-and-thatch cottages, each with a private veranda and an en-suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy delicious meals, relax in the lounge and bar, and experience the peaceful surroundings of the African wilderness.
Ndutu Safari Lodge is particularly popular during the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season, from December to March, when thousands of wildebeest gather on the southern plains to give birth. Its excellent location also provides opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants and a variety of bird species.
Ideal for: Couples, families, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and safari travellers seeking comfortable accommodation with an authentic African safari experience.
Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading into the Ndutu plains for a full day of wildlife exploration. This is the highlight of your safari, offering opportunities to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season.
Explore different areas of the plains in search of wildebeest herds, newborn calves, zebras, gazelles, and predators that follow the migrating animals. Your experienced guide will adapt the route according to wildlife movements and road conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp in the evening for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay beneath the African sky.
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive.
Explore the crater floor, home to a rich concentration of wildlife. Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. The crater's varied habitats, including grasslands, woodland and wetlands, provide excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before beginning the drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
This itinerary can be customized around your travel dates, group size and preferences.
