5-Day Fly In Safari From Zanzibar To Ndutu Calving - Serengeti African Tours

The itinerary

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   Overview

   • 5-Day Fly in Safari from Zanzibar to Ndutu Calving
   • Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Zanzibar · Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
   • You’ll embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania fly-in safari that seamlessly combines the thrill of aerial exploration with the raw beauty of three iconic national parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Your adventure begins with a flight to the plains of the Serengeti, where mesmerizing landscapes and abundant wildlife await, a natural phenomenon that unfolds before your eyes
   • Life on Safari
   • Your adventure begins with a flight from Zanzibar to the iconic Serengeti National Park, landing at Seronera Airstrip.
   • Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and immediately begin your first game drive. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush, followed by an afternoon of wildlife viewing.
   • Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to large populations of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The landscape, dotted with acacia trees, offers one of Africa’s most breathtaking safari experiences.
   • In the evening, transfer to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
   • Serengeti Travel Guide
   • Accommodation:Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti)
   • Meals & Drinks:
   • Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included)
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   Part 1

   • All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
   • After an early breakfast, you will drive south to the Ndutu region, part of the Serengeti National Park, famous for the Great Migration calving season.
   • Enjoy a full-day game drive across the vast open plains, where thousands of wildebeests gather to graze. This region is one of the best places to witness predator action, as lions, cheetahs, and leopards follow the migrating herds.
   • Ndutu Migration Experience
   • Prime location for wildebeest calving (January–March)
   • High predator activity
   • Stunning sunrise and sunset landscapes
   • Accommodation:Safari Haven Migration Camp (Mid-range tented camp in Ndutu)
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   Part 2

   • Meals & Drinks:
   • All meals included
   • All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
   • Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains.
   • Start early with a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. You will have excellent opportunities to witness dramatic wildlife interactions, including hunts and large herds of wildebeests and zebras.
   • After breakfast, continue with a full-day game drive, enjoying the rich wildlife ecosystem and vast open landscapes.
   • Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
   • Accommodation:Safari Haven Migration Camp (Ndutu)
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   Part 3

   • Meals & Drinks:
   • All meals included
   • All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
   • After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.
   • Descend into the crater floor for a 5–6 hour game drive. This massive caldera is home to a dense population of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, and the rare black rhino.
   • After a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool, ascend the crater walls and continue to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight stay.
   • Ngorongoro Crater Travel Guide
   • Accommodation:Suricata Boma Lodge (Near Lake Manyaranational park)
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   Part 4

   • Meals & Drinks:
   • All meals included
   • All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
   • After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, a park renowned for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
   • Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 300 species of birds. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife, especially during the dry season.
   • After your safari, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
   • Tarangire Travel Guide
   • Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
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   Part 5

   • Meals & Drinks:
   • Breakfast & Lunch included
   • Dinner not included
   • All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
   • Prices are Per Person and Valid from Dec 15, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
   • All Park entrances & taxes
   • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
   • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
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   Part 6

   • Transfer to & from the airport
   • Accommodation during safari
   • A professional drver/guide
   • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
   • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
   • Flight from Zanzibzar to Serengeti
   • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibzar
   • Tips for guides, driver
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   Part 7

   • International Flights
   • Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
   • Tanzania Visa fee
   • Balloons in Serengeti ($600 per person )
   • Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
   • "Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
   • "The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
   • "As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
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   Part 8

   • "Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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   • Address
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    Part 9

    • Phone
    • +255 762 468 213
    • Email
    • info@serengetiafricantours.com