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Offered by - Go Extra Mile Safaris
Tour Features
Our Signature Migration Safari: Ngorongoro & Southern Serengeti takes you on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife regions. Begin at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its dense concentration of wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Continue to the Southern Serengeti, where the legendary Great Migration unfolds across endless plains—thundering herds of wildebeest and zebra followed by big cats on the hunt. This carefully curated safari blends luxurious comfort with authentic wilderness experiences, offering spectacular game drives, stunning vistas, and the chance to witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles up close.
| Ultra-Luxury tour | This ultra-luxury tour includes exclusive lodges and VIP experiences. |
| 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. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot 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. |
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 | Ngorongoro Rim Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 2 | Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 3 | Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 4 | No Accommodation No images available | All Meals Included |
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 - Arusha- Ngorongoro Crater – Ngorongoro Conservation AreaAfter an early breakfast drive (Approx 4 hours) to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, then descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary brimming with wildlife. Here, sweeping grasslands, shimmering soda lakes, and acacia woodlands create habitats for lions, elephants, hippos, buffalo, flamingos, and the rare black rhino, making it one of the few places where the Big Five can be seen in a single day. Later, immerse yourself in culture with a visit to a traditional Masai Boma, where you’ll experience the vibrant dances, customs, and pastoral lifestyle of the Maasai people. The day continues with a stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world, where the discovery of early human fossils revealed humankind’s deep roots in East Africa. This journey beautifully blends wildlife, scenery, culture, and history into one unforgettable experience Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Rim Lodge on Full Board Basis (inside the park) Room Category: Luxury Lodge Room
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rim Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 2 - Serengeti National Park – South NdutuA full day guided game drive in the Ndutu area in January offers an extraordinary wildlife experience, as this is peak season for the southern Serengeti’s Great Migration. Visitors can expect to see large herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing the lush plains, accompanied by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas that track the herds. Elephant herds, giraffes, and various antelope species like Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles are commonly spotted, along with warthogs, jackals, and baboons. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy sightings of flamingos near waterholes, raptors soaring overhead, and a variety of colorful migratory species. The combination of open plains, vibrant wildlife activity, and the dramatic predator-prey interactions makes a January game drive in Ndutu a thrilling. Dinner and overnight at Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge on Full Board Basis (inside the park) Room Category: Luxury Tented Room
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - Serengeti National Park – South NdutuA full day guided game drive in the Ndutu area during the peak season is a spectacular experience, as the region lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the southern Serengeti plains, offering vast open landscapes dotted with acacia woodlands and alkaline lakes. This is the heart of the Great Migration in January–March, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather to calve, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, making for thrilling predator-prey interactions. The area is also rich in resident wildlife, including giraffes, elephants, bat-eared foxes, jackals, and a variety of antelope species, alongside excellent birdlife around Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek with flamingos, pelicans, and raptors. The combination of dramatic wildlife action, scenic golden plains, and seasonal abundance makes Ndutu one of the most rewarding safari destinations in East Africa. Dinner and overnight at Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge on Full Board Basis (inside the park) Room Category: Luxury Tented Room
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 4 - Serengeti National Park – South Ndutu – Kilimanjaro AirportIn January, the Ndutu plains come alive as the Great Migration gathers for the calving season, with thousands of wildebeest and zebras giving birth on the lush short-grass plains. This spectacle attracts predators in high numbers, and you may witness dramatic hunting scenes from lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas taking advantage of the vulnerable newborns. Alongside this, giraffes, elephants, and gazelles roam the savannah, while the alkaline lakes draw flamingos, pelicans, and countless other bird species, making January one of the most thrilling months to experience Ndutu’s wildlife. After an early breakfast and this final game drive, you will be transferred to the Ndutu Airstrip for your flight at 11:30 hrs to Kilimanjaro Airport, arriving at 12:20 hrs — marking the end of your unforgettable safari with us.
Accommodation: No Accommodation
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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
Nov 1, 2025 - Mar 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 Serengeti National Park, 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 Serengeti National Park, 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
Go Extra Mile Safaris
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