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FrenchSafari Tour: 5-DAY NDUTU SAFARI TANZANIA – UNIQUE EXPERIENCE General Overview - Tanzania Safari Tour
5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by LION TRACK SAFARI COMPANY
Offered by - LION TRACK SAFARI COMPANY
Tour Features
This 5-day Ndutu safari offers a unique wildlife experience in Tanzania’s southern Serengeti ecosystem. Starting in Arusha, the journey travels through Tarangire’s elephant landscapes, the Ndutu plains rich with seasonal wildlife, and culminates at the Ngorongoro Crater. The safari highlights dramatic scenery, predator activity, and authentic camping close to nature.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Overland. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Arusha Planet Lodge No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Eileens Tree Inn No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 3-4 | Lake Masek Tented Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Airport to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha Planet Lodge. Settle in and relax after your journey. Depending on arrival time, enjoy the lodge environment or rest in preparation for the safari adventure beginning the next morning.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy extensive game drives along the Tarangire River, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife. In the afternoon, drive to Karatu for overnight.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Eileens Tree Inn
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Karatu to Ndutu
After breakfast, drive from Karatu toward the Ndutu area, located between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife sightings en route as landscapes change into open grasslands that host seasonal migration and predators.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Full Game Drive at Ndutu
Spend a full day exploring Ndutu with morning and afternoon game drives. The area is known for wildebeest migration, calving season, and high predator concentrations. Enjoy close-up wildlife encounters and stunning photographic opportunities.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Depart Ndutu and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend to the crater floor for a game drive among dense wildlife populations including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and possibly black rhinos. The safari concludes after the crater visit.
Main Destination: Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
LION TRACK SAFARI COMPANY
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Lion Track Safari Company is a trusted Tanzanian tour operator specializing in tailor made wildlife safaris and immersive travel experiences across East Africa. Based in Arusha, the company delivers high quality, personalized safaris designed to match every traveler’s style whether luxury, adventure, family, or photographic. With expert driver guides, well crafted itineraries, and a strong commitment to conservation and community, Lion Track Safari provides exceptional journeys through iconic destinations like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. The company prides itself on professionalism, reliability, and creating unforgettable safari moments that connect guests to the authentic beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.
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