Day-by-day itinerary

10 Days Ndutu Migration — Manyara, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

10 days Tanzania 10 days planned

From

$5190 per person, twin share

Focus a day

Pricing

Price per person

Rates below are for this 10-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.

How many travellers?

22 travellers rate

Your price

$5,968per person

$11,937 total for 2 travellers

Group size	Basis	Price (USD)
1 traveller	Private safari, solo	$7,526
2 travellersYour group	Per person, twin share	$5,968
3 – 4 travellers	Per person, twin share	$5,190
5 – 6 travellers	Per person, twin share	$4,775
7+ travellers	Per person, group rate	$4,412

Prices include accommodation, park and conservation fees, game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional driver-guide and meals as listed. Gorilla or chimpanzee permits, international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are quoted separately. Single supplement and peak-season rates on request.

Route map

Where you'll travel

Tap any stop to jump to that day in the itinerary.

Plotting route…

Trip highlights

Ndutu plains
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire elephants

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha →
Welcome to Tanzania. Transfer to your hotel.
Full day details →
Morning
Airport pickup at Kilimanjaro International.
Afternoon
Welcome dinner and briefing.
Good to know · JRO is 45 minutes from Arusha town.
Day 2
Arusha to Lake Manyara →
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Full day details →
Morning
Drive with Rift Valley viewpoint.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive.
Good to know · Look up — Manyara is famed for tree-climbing lions.
Day 3
Lake Manyara Full Day →
Explore Manyara's diverse habitats from groundwater forest to soda lake.
Full day details →
Morning
Morning game drive.
Afternoon
Hot springs and birding walk.
Good to know · Bring binoculars for the 400+ bird species.
Day 4
Manyara to Ndutu →
Drive to the southern Serengeti / Ndutu region — calving grounds of the wildebeest migration.
Full day details →
Morning
Long drive with picnic lunch.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive in Ndutu.
Good to know · Ndutu calving season is January–March.
Day 5
Full Day Ndutu →
Wildebeest calving spectacle and predator action.
Full day details →
Morning
Sunrise game drive with newborn wildebeest.
Afternoon
Afternoon drive in Big Marsh area.
Good to know · Off-road driving permitted in Ndutu.
Day 6
Ndutu to Central Serengeti →
Drive into central Serengeti (Seronera).
Full day details →
Morning
Game drive en route.
Afternoon
Afternoon Seronera drive.
Good to know · Big cat densities here are world-leading.
Day 7
Full Day Serengeti →
Full day exploring the endless plains.
Full day details →
Morning
Sunrise game drive.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch and afternoon drive.
Good to know · Hot-air balloon optional at USD $599.
Day 8
Serengeti to Ngorongoro →
Drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim.
Full day details →
Morning
Game drive en route.
Afternoon
Crater rim lodge check-in.
Good to know · The rim is cold — pack a fleece.
Day 9
Crater to Tarangire →
Crater game drive, then transfer to Tarangire.
Full day details →
Morning
Descend the crater for half-day game viewing.
Afternoon
Transfer to Tarangire.
Good to know · Crater fees are valid for 6 hours only.
Day 10
Tarangire and Departure →
Final morning game drive and return to Arusha.
Full day details →
Morning
Morning game drive in Tarangire.
Afternoon
Drive to Arusha/JRO for departure.
Good to know · International flights typically depart after 8pm.

From the trail

Moments from this safari

10 Days Ndutu Migration — Manyara, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire — hero

Before you book

What to know about travelling in Tanzania

Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.

Before you book · Tanzania

Travelling in Tanzania

Visas & entry: Single-entry tourist visa available online (e-visa) or on arrival — USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for US passports. Passport valid 6+ months. Note: Tanzania is not part of the East Africa Tourist Visa, so a separate visa is needed even on combined trips.
Arrival gateway: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for the northern circuit, Julius Nyerere (DAR) for the south and Zanzibar (ZNZ).
Best time to travel: June–October for dry-season game viewing and the Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti (Jul–Sep). December–March for the Ndutu calving season. April–May is the long rains with the lowest rates.
Health & vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country (including Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda). Malaria prophylaxis strongly recommended everywhere, including Zanzibar. Tsetse repellent useful in Tarangire and Ruaha.
Money & payments: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS); park fees and most lodges are quoted in USD. Cards are accepted at lodges but carry USD cash for tips, curios and Zanzibar markets.
Weather & climate: Serengeti and Ngorongoro are high and cool — crater-rim nights drop to 5–10°C. Tarangire and the coast are hot, 30°C+.
Connectivity: Reliable 4G in Arusha, Karatu and Zanzibar; patchy in the central Serengeti; usually none in Ruaha or Nyerere except lodge Wi-Fi.
Tipping guideline: USD 20–25 per vehicle per day for your guide, USD 10 per guest per day for camp staff, USD 15–20 per day for Kilimanjaro crew members.
What to pack: Layered safari clothing, warm jacket for the crater rim, buff for dust, swimwear for Zanzibar, modest cover-up for Stone Town, and a 15 kg soft bag for bush flights.
Local etiquette: Zanzibar is predominantly Muslim: cover shoulders and knees away from the beach, and avoid alcohol in public outside hotels. Greet with 'Jambo' or 'Habari' — it's always appreciated.

Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.