Ndutu, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari
    Calving SeasonPrivate safari

    9 Days Ndutu, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

    Ndutu, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

    The calving season combined with the best of the northern circuit: Tarangire's elephants, three nights in Ndutu and a full morning in the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Duration9 days · 8 nights
    RouteTarangire · Ndutu · Ngorongoro
    GroupPrivate · 2–6+
    From$2,250 USD* per person
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

    9 Days Ndutu, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

    The calving season combined with the best of the northern circuit: Tarangire's elephants, three nights in Ndutu and a full morning in the Ngorongoro Crater.

    A balanced pace with shorter drives on most days and an overland return through the highlands.

    Part of our Ndutu Calving Season Safari collection — see all options & travel advice

    Highlights

    • Tarangire elephants and baobabs
    • Three nights in Ndutu
    • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
    • No internal flights needed

    Route at a glance

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    By road / on foot FlightNumbers = days
    1. Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha

      Day 1 · 1 night

    2. Tarangire National Park

      Day 2 · 1 night

    3. Tarangire → Karatu · Ngorongoro Highlands

      Day 3 · 1 night

    4. Karatu → Ndutu

      Day 4 · 1 night

    5. Ndutu & southern plains

      Day 5 · 1 night

    6. Ndutu · Lake Ndutu & Lake Masek

      Day 6 · 1 night

    7. Ndutu → Ngorongoro Crater → Highlands

      Day 7 · 1 night

    8. Karatu → Mto wa Mbu → Arusha

      Day 8 · 1 night

    9. Arusha → JRO

      Day 9

    Prices

    Price per person in USD · Silver accommodation · private safari

    Ndutu, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari prices per person by season and group size, Silver accommodation
    Season2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
    Low season1 April – 19 May$3,030$2,445$2,250
    Mid seasonRest of the year$3,350$2,625$2,385
    High seasonJuly, August, September · 20 December – 10 January$4,005$3,060$2,740

    Prices are indicative, per person in USD, for a private safari, excluding international flights. The "From" price is based on 6 travellers in low season. Final prices depend on your dates and availability and are confirmed in your written quotation.

    Day by day

    The overnight stay shown each day follows your chosen level: Silver.

    1. Your Nimara Safaris representative meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and drives you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time there is time to rest, and your guide will walk you through the days ahead.

      • Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
      • Private transfer to Arusha (approx. 1 hour)
      • Safari briefing with your guide
      Travel
      Road transfer, approx. 1 hour
      Meals
      Dinner
      About Arusha City & Mount Meru Foothills →
      Safari vehicle on the savannah with Kilimanjaro in the distance
      Arusha areaArusha
      Overnight Silver Collection

      Greenside Hotel

      Arusha

      Hotel

      Alternative: Arusha Planet Lodge

      Accommodation overview

    Drive and flight times are approximate. Wildlife sightings and weather are natural events and can never be guaranteed.

    Where you'll stay

    Choose the level that suits you. Every night of this safari has a proposed option at Silver, Gold and Diamond level. All properties are proposals, subject to availability on your dates; a comparable alternative may be offered.

    Proposed accommodation by night and level
    Nights Silver
    Day 1Arusha1 nightGreenside HotelHotel
    Day 2Tarangire1 nightSelected at quotation
    Day 3Karatu & Ngorongoro Highlands1 nightEileen's Trees InnInn / lodge
    Days 4–6Ndutu3 nightsSelected at quotation
    Day 7Karatu & Ngorongoro Highlands1 nightEileen's Trees InnInn / lodge
    Day 8Arusha1 nightGreenside HotelHotel
    Browse all accommodation

    What's included

    • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional driver-guide
    • Accommodation at your chosen level and meals as listed day by day
    • Park, conservation and crater fees for the planned route
    • Drinking water in the safari vehicle
    • Airport arrival and departure transfers
    • Accommodation at your chosen level (Silver) as listed

    Not included

    • International flights
    • Visas and travel insurance
    • Drinks and personal expenses
    • Tips

    Final inclusions are listed line by line in your written quotation.

    Good to know

    Best time

    Roughly December to April; calving is commonly concentrated around late January to March.

    Private journey

    Your safari vehicle and guide are dedicated to your booking, allowing the pace and daily rhythm to be adjusted around you.

    Visas & flights

    Most visitors need a Tanzania visa; apply through the official eVisa portal. We can help you choose international flights into Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Zanzibar (ZNZ).

    What to pack

    Light layers, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, binoculars, a reusable water bottle and neutral-coloured clothing.

    Read our Tanzania travel guide

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    Tell us your dates, group size and preferred accommodation level. We'll send a free, no-obligation proposal — and adjust anything you'd like to change.