Arusha to Ndutu Getaway: 2 Days of Safari Wildlife

Join the Arusha to Ndutu Getaway: 2 Days of Safari Wildlife, an immersive trip into the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Ndutu sits close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and is famous for its wildlife and the seasonal wildebeest calving. This 2-Day Ndutu Safari Adventure suits travellers who want a short yet memorable safari.

This tour carries you from Arusha through scenic countryside to Ndutu, where you sleep in comfortable tented lodging. Game drives cover open plains, acacia woodland and rolling savannah, with sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. The 2-Day Ndutu Safari Adventure is designed to get the most wildlife viewing from a short stay.

In calving season (January-March) thousands of newborn wildebeest appear, a dramatic sight that draws in predators. Birdlife abounds, with flamingos, vultures and secretary birds around the soda lakes. At sunset you head back for dinner beneath the starry African sky, surrounded by Ndutu's wild beauty. The 2-Day Ndutu Safari Adventure lets you see the best of Tanzania's natural wonders.

Day 1: Arusha To Ndutu

Leave Arusha early and drive through scenic countryside as highland forest gives way to the wide savannahs of Ndutu. You reach Untamed Migration Camp around midday and settle into your comfortable tented accommodation.

Following lunch, set out on an afternoon game drive over open plains, acacia woodland and rolling savannah. Look for lions dozing in the shade, cheetahs stalking, elephants feeding and giraffes browsing the treetops.

Thousands of newborns arrive during wildebeest calving season, drawing predators and creating a dramatic wildlife show. Birdwatchers can look out for flamingos, vultures and secretary birds around the soda lakes. At sunset, head back to camp for dinner beneath the starry African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Extra note: Driving from Arusha towards Ndutu rewards you with magnificent scenery of Mount Meru and the Great Rift Valley.

Overnight:

Untamed Migration Camp

Meals Included: Lunch Dinner

Wildlife Highlights: Lions Cheetahs Elephants Giraffes Wildebeest Zebras Flamingos

Day 2: Ndutu Back To Arusha

Begin before sunrise with an exciting morning game drive, the time of day when animals are busiest. Lions hunt, cheetahs sprint and hyenas scavenge, while pelicans and flamingos congregate at the soda lakes and wildebeest and gazelles graze nearby.

Look for ostriches, warthogs and the odd leopard dozing in a tree. Go back to Untamed Migration Camp for breakfast and a short rest, then take a late-morning drive to find any wildlife you have missed.

After that, you start the drive back to Arusha, reaching it by evening with memories of Ndutu's abundant wildlife, dramatic scenery and an immersive safari that shows Tanzania at its best.

Extra note: Photography is at its best at first light, when golden light meets lively wildlife.

Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch

Wildlife Highlights: Hyenas Leopards Ostriches Warthogs Gazelles Secretary Birds

Ndutu Safari Break: 2 Days in the Serengeti Plains

$521 per person

Rates assume two people sharing a room | Single room supplement: $120

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What's Included:

• 1 night's accommodation at Untamed Migration Camp
• All meals as shown in the itinerary
• Professional safari guide
• 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
• Every park fee and conservation charge
• Return transport from Arusha
• Bottled water on game drives

Rates may change with the season and with availability

Special Packages

Extended Ndutu Safari

Add an extra night to your stay

Group Discount

Special rates for parties of four or more

Find Your Safari Journey

This interactive map traces the route from Arusha to the Ndutu area in the southern Serengeti ecosystem, beside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In this special calving ground you will see Tanzania's spectacular wildlife.

Key Locations:

• Arusha - Starting point
• Ndutu Plains - The calving season spectacle
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage
• Southern Serengeti - Plentiful wildlife

Safari Route:

The route covers roughly 300km through some of Northern Tanzania's most iconic scenery, with game drives across varied ecosystems and a night at a luxury tented camp.

Included

Game Drives

Guided game drives in Ndutu and the wider Serengeti

Park Fees

Park entry and conservation charges

Water

Bottled water on game drives

Guide

A professional safari guide

Transport

Round-trip transport between Arusha and Ndutu in a 4x4 safari vehicle

Accommodation

Stay at Untamed Migration Camp (or similar)

Meals

All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Excluded

International Flights

International and domestic flights

Travel Insurance

Full travel and medical insurance

Personal Expenses

Personal spending (souvenirs, tips, phone/internet)

Beverages

Drinks and alcoholic beverages

Optional Activities

Extras beyond the itinerary (hot air balloon safaris, cultural visits)

What is the best time to go to Ndutu?

Calving Season (Jan–Mar)

The wildebeest calving season (January–March) and the migration period (June–July) deliver the most thrilling wildlife viewing.

Which wildlife will I see?

Wildlife Highlights

Look out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and plentiful birdlife, flamingos and secretary birds among them.

What does the safari package include?

Safari Package Inclusions

A seasoned safari guide, bottled water, 4x4 transport, guided game drives, park entry fees, meals and lodging are all covered by the rate.

How do I get ready for the safari?

Preparation Tips

Pack muted-colour clothes, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera and a jacket that keeps out the cold at dawn.

Is Ndutu a good choice for children and families?

Family Suitability

Yes, children are welcome on safari, although those under 6 may take part in game drives on a more limited basis.

What sort of accommodation do you provide?

Accommodation Details

Your stay is at Untamed Migration Camp or similar, with comfortable tented rooms and en-suite facilities that keep the true safari feel.

Reserve your two-day Ndutu safari today and get to know Tanzania's wildlife. This short trip is ideal for travellers after an action-packed safari in the middle of the Serengeti ecosystem.

Open year-round | Lowest rates assured | Knowledgeable local guides