Begin among Tarangire's baobabs, explore Ngorongoro, then spend two nights on the southern migration plains at Ndutu. Return to Arusha on Day 5 for a final hotel night, or extend into Central Serengeti before the return.
Travellers drawn to large herds, young wildebeest and the life of the southern plains, with Tarangire and Ngorongoro in the same private journey. Tell us children's ages and sensitivities: predator–prey encounters are part of this wild landscape.
Days 1–3 combine wildlife viewing with road transfers. Day 4 is a full day around Ndutu without changing camp. Day 5 is the substantial road return to Arusha, followed by the included hotel night. Two Ndutu nights mean one dedicated full day, with arrival and departure viewing only as time permits.
The plains, the herds and the river: a glimpse of the migration landscape.
This is the proposed itinerary. Your written proposal confirms accommodation, inclusions and any changes for your dates. Conditions and safe operating decisions can change the daily plan.
Meet your private driver-guide in Arusha and travel to Tarangire for wildlife viewing among its river landscape, woodland and baobabs. Let the day's sightings set the pace before settling into the lodge for the evening.
Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge · night 1
The named lodge is proposed subject to availability for your dates.Leave Tarangire and travel to Ngorongoro for the planned crater safari. Your guide coordinates the road journey, entry arrangements and wildlife time, then takes you to Kuhama Camp for the night.
Overnight: Kuhama Camp · night 2
A transfer and crater day; the departure and descent time are confirmed in the operating plan.Continue toward Ndutu and the southern short-grass plains, with wildlife viewing as the transfer and current conditions allow. Settle into Heritage Camp in Ndutu, your base for the next two nights.
Overnight: Ndutu Heritage Camp · night 3
This is the Heritage property in Ndutu. Camp availability, location and sector access are confirmed in your proposal.Spend a full day exploring around Ndutu with your private guide. Follow the southern herds where accessible, leave time for patient observation and return to the same camp. The daily plan balances wildlife, weather, photography and your preferred breaks.
Overnight: Ndutu Heritage Camp · night 4
No camp move today. Births, hunts and other animal behaviour cannot be promised.Begin the return journey to Arusha, fitting in any final wildlife viewing only where the driving time allows. Reach your agreed Arusha hotel for the final overnight, with time to rest before onward travel the next day.
Overnight: Arusha hotel · night 5
Hotel name and meal basis are confirmed in the quote. Optional extra days in Central Serengeti come before this return and extend the programme.The final written quote is the agreement on services and costs. Please check room sharing, transfers, meals, fees and any optional upgrades before confirming.
January–March is the usual planning window for calving-focused travel around Ndutu and the southern plains, with the peak often around February. Rainfall moves the herds, and the wider southern migration stay can extend beyond these months. We check the fit for your dates rather than promise births, hunts or a herd beside camp.
Arrive and stay in Arusha before the Day 1 departure; that earlier hotel night and airport transfer are added only if quoted. The programme includes a final Arusha overnight after the Day 5 return. Check out and continue your travels the following day; onward flights and transfers are arranged separately unless listed in the quote.
Ask for a mid-range or luxury lodge and tented-camp proposal. The exact properties, room arrangements and meal plan are named before you book; a tented camp can have a proper bed and private bathroom.
Safari tracks can be dusty and uneven. Tell us about mobility needs, back problems and children's ages so we can assess the route, vehicle and accommodation.
Bring light layers, a warmer layer for early starts and the highlands, sun protection and your camera or binoculars.
Your guide follows wildlife activity and park rules. Animal sightings and encounters cannot be guaranteed.
Tarangire Safari Lodge, Kuhama Camp and Ndutu Heritage Camp are the proposed stays, subject to availability. We agree alternatives with you and name the final Arusha hotel before booking.
After the two Ndutu nights, add Central Serengeti wildlife days before returning to Arusha. We revise the daily route, additional accommodation, park charges and price in one complete quote. The extension is optional and not included in the five-day price.
January–March is the usual starting window, with calving often peaking around February. Rainfall and herd movement decide the actual conditions, so we assess your dates and camp locations before proposing the trip.
Two nights: Days 3 and 4, both at Ndutu Heritage Camp. Day 4 is a full Ndutu day. Viewing on Days 3 and 5 depends on road transfers.
There are four safari nights and a final hotel night in Arusha after the Day 5 return. Checkout and onward travel are the following day. A pre-safari Arusha night is separate unless added to the quote.
Yes. Add extra days after Ndutu and before the return to Arusha. This changes the Day 5 plan and increases the total days, nights and price; all changes are confirmed in your revised quote.
Neither is guaranteed. We plan for the right habitat and season, then leave the behaviour of wild animals to them.
This journey follows the southern migration and calving landscape. The northern Mara River programmes need a different season and route.
The named camps are proposed subject to availability, with replacements agreed before booking. Your dated quote confirms the Arusha hotel, rooms, meals, fees and total price. A public starting price has not been supplied for this safari.
Tips are customary and appreciated, but voluntary. These are Pinnacle’s suggested planning ranges for good service, not compulsory fees. Tips are additional to your package price unless your written quote expressly includes them, and never replace wages or determine the care you receive.
| Role | Suggested amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Private safari driver-guide | US$20–30 | Per vehicle, per safari day, shared by your party |
| Dedicated camping-safari cook | US$10–15 | Per cook, per safari day, shared by your party |
| Lodge or camp staff | US$5–10 | Per guest, per night, through the shared staff tip box |
Example: a four-person party choosing US$25 per vehicle per day for a seven-day safari would give its driver-guide US$175 in total, or US$43.75 per guest. Lodge tips are budgeted separately for the nights actually stayed.
Give your driver-guide and dedicated cook their tips directly at the end of their service. Use each lodge’s shared staff tip box and check whether a gratuity is already included. Separate walking guides, rangers and activity teams have their own arrangements; ask before budgeting for them.
Cash in Tanzanian shillings or accepted US-dollar notes is practical; agree the currency and conversion beforehand. Prepare smaller denominations. EUR and GBP amounts depend on the exchange rate, so agree any equivalent rather than assuming the website’s package conversion applies to tips.
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