New Life on the Plains

Your safari, at a glance.

A seasonal journey focused on three nights around Ndutu and the southern plains. Flexible drives allow your guide to respond to grazing, rain and herd movements, with Tarangire and the crater completing the route.

Moments to look forward to

• Three Ndutu-area nights
• Flexible southern-plains drives
• Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Arusha to Tarangire → Into the southern plains → The calving-season landscape → A second day around Ndutu → Southern plains to the highlands → Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

When to travel

Typically January–March; rainfall and herd movements govern the route

The story, day by day.

A proposed daily flow. Timings, rooms and arrangements are confirmed in your personal itinerary.

Day 01Arusha to Tarangire

Leave Arusha after breakfast for Tarangire.

Explore riverine tracks and baobab country with a picnic lunch, watching for elephants and the smaller details your guide points out. Continue to the Karatu area before evening.

Explore the Tarangire guide →

Overnight: Karatu
Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day 02Into the southern plains

Travel from the Karatu area through the highlands toward Ndutu.

Settle into a camp positioned for the season and take an introductory drive if time allows. Camp location is chosen against current access and herd movements.

Explore the Serengeti guide →

Overnight: Ndutu / southern plains
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Optional — additional cost
Balloon Safari · Safari Sundowners

Day 03The calving-season landscape

Explore the southern plains with time to wait, watch and follow your guide’s assessment of wildlife activity.

Wildebeest calving is seasonal and rain-dependent; neither births nor predator encounters are guaranteed. Return to the same camp tonight.

Explore the Serengeti guide →

Overnight: Ndutu / southern plains
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Optional — additional cost
Balloon Safari · Safari Sundowners

Day 04A second day around Ndutu

Use another full day to explore a different part of the Ndutu area.

The plan is deliberately flexible because herds can move rapidly after rain. Your guide prioritises responsible viewing and the permissions applicable to each area.

Explore the Serengeti guide →

Overnight: Ndutu / southern plains
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Optional — additional cost
Balloon Safari · Safari Sundowners

Day 05Southern plains to the highlands

Take a final morning drive before heading back toward Ngorongoro.

Lunch and stops are planned around the road journey and gate requirements. Stay in the highlands ready for an early crater descent.

Explore the Serengeti guide →

Overnight: Ngorongoro highlands
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 06Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Start early and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive and picnic lunch.

Ascend in time for the road transfer to Arusha. This is a substantial travel day: an Arusha overnight is recommended before an onward international flight.

Explore the Ngorongoro guide →

Overnight: Not included — journey ends in Arusha
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

The details matter.

This is the intended planning scope, subject to the final written quotation. Any internal flights shown must be explicitly included and confirmed in the final quotation.

Make it yours

• Accommodation upgrade
• Extra Arusha night
• Private airport transfers

Special meals, sundowners, balloon flights and room upgrades are subject to provider availability, restrictions and additional cost unless expressly included in your quote.

Practical notes

A proposed private itinerary, subject to operational review, park access and accommodation availability. Day 1 begins in Arusha unless an arrival day is shown. Named hotels, exact inclusions, transfers and the final price are confirmed in your quotation. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.