3 Days Ndutu Migration & Ngorongoro Crate Safari

✔ Availability
All year
▣ Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
✈ Trip Start & End
Kilimanjaro International Airport
⌖ Locations
Arusha / Moshi town, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater

Overview

Experience Tanzania’s two most celebrated wildlife destinations—Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater. This 3-day adventure begins and ends in Arusha, led by our knowledgeable driver guides who are committed to making this an unforgettable journey. For the best chance to witness the Great Migration, this tour is recommended from late December through March.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha/Moshi to Ndutu in Serengeti

Start your adventure with a 6;30 AM pick-up from your Moshi hotel. Your drive to Ndutu will take about 6 hours (260 km) through scenic landscapes that change from forested hills to sweeping, grassy plains as you enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival in Ndutu, you’ll enjoy on a half-day game drive, with a stop for a picnic lunch. The Ndutu region is renowned for hosting the Great Migration from December to April. During this time, millions of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope migrate through these lands, creating one of nature’s most spectacular sights. From mid-January to February, you may even witness calving season, attracting predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. By evening, we’ll head to your selected accommodation, where you’ll enjoy a freshly prepared dinner. Get a good night’s rest to recharge for tomorrow’s adventures.

Day 2: Ndutu to Ngorongoro/Karatu

After an early breakfast, set off around 6:20 AM for more game drives in the Ndutu area. With packed lunches, you’ll spend the day surrounded by incredible wildlife, from graceful gazelles to big cats in their natural habitats. By mid-afternoon, around 3 PM, you’ll journey onward to your accommodation in Ngorongoro or Karatu. A delicious dinner and comfortable rest await you, preparing you for the final day of your safari.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha/Moshi

An early start on your final day brings you to the Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. This immense caldera, with a depth of over 2,000 feet, is home to an astonishing array of wildlife. A 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will give you a close-up view of animals like African elephants, black rhinos, hippos, and lions. After a scenic picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool, we’ll begin the climb out of the crater. You’ll return to Arusha in the late afternoon, around 5 PM, filled with unforgettable memories and photos to cherish.

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Price Per Person 3 Days Ndutu Migration & Ngorongoro Crate Safari Prices (quoted in USD/per person)

No. of
Pax
Camping
Price Per
Person
Mid-Range
Price Per
Person
1 Person $2,000 USD $2,400 USD
2 People $1,800 USD $1,600 USD
3 People $1,600 USD $2,400 USD
4 People $1,300 USD $2,200 USD
5+ People $1,200 USD $2,070 USD

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A dream came true In September we climbed Kilimanjaro on the 7-day Lemosho route with Chance Venture Tours and we had an unforgettable time! Our guide Goodchance supported us at all times, motivated us with different songs and always took care of our health and well-being. He taught us a lot about the mountain, the landscape and the vegetation. We can now also speak a few words in Swahili. :-) We had a lot of laughs and unforgettable moments with the whole team, for which we are very grateful. The food was always fresh and lovingly prepared. It always tasted delicious. Many thanks to our chef Mokozi! Climbing Uhuru Peak was a dream come true. We reached the summit just in time for sunrise and were able to experience a wonderful morning atmosphere. A big thank you to our porters, Emmanuel, Calvin, Daniel, Gift, Elinami, Jemsi and Anolrd, who worked incredibly hard to support us. We will always remember this amazing week with these lovely people and thank them from the bottom of our hearts for everything. Keep up your positive attitude to life! Hakuna Matata! We can absolutely recommend this company for your Kilimanjaro adventure!
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Lifetime Experience The guides were doing an awesome job. They care for everything specially for your safety and of course for your success to climb on top of Uhuru Peak. Beside they learned us african songs and making a lot of fun to enjoy the hike even more. Also they gave us interresting informations about the country, the people and the Vegetation. It was an lifetime experience for sure and i really can to recommend you Chance the guide and his company! Have a good hike! Cheers Chris 🙂
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A well suited combination: On Africa’s top with Chance I hiked to Mount Kilimandscharo with Chance and is peers in a Group of six. The staff was professional and we have been taken very well care of. Mental support in tough parts included. I couldn’t be happier to make this lifetime experience in such a safe environment.
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Life time experience. Amazing experience climbing Kilimanjaro. Always put our safety first and very supporting through . Very positive experience of life time. Thank you Good Chance.
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