5-DAY WILDEBEEST HERDS & PREDATORS SAFARI
- Best Time: June to November
- High Season: July to September
Welcome to Tanzania!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey with GreyJoy Safari Adventures! This amazing safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and large herds of elephants. You’ll also venture into the Ndutu area, where you can witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season — a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife spectacle. The adventure continues with a visit to the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, followed by a trip to the lush and wildlife-packed Lake Manyara National Park. It’s the perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary animal encounters!
Let GreyJoy Safari Adventures take you on a journey you’ll treasure forever.
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park (Approx. 2 hours drive)
Your adventure with GreyJoy Safari Adventures kicks off right from your hotel in Arusha, where your friendly safari guide will pick you up after breakfast. From there, you’ll head out to Tarangire National Park for your first thrilling game drive.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Keep your eyes peeled for tree-climbing pythons and plenty of big game along the way!
Midday, you’ll enjoy a scenic picnic lunch right inside the park, surrounded by nature. After soaking up the wild beauty of Tarangire, you’ll journey onward to Karatu, where a warm dinner and cozy overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge await.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch included (Dinner not included)
Drinks: Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
Day 2: Karatu – Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
After breakfast, you’ll collect your lunch boxes and set out toward the Ndutu region, located in the Southern Serengeti. This area comes alive during the calving season, offering a front-row seat to one of nature’s most powerful scenes.
Each day, around 8,000 wildebeest calves are born here during the green season (December to March), attracting predators and providing unforgettable wildlife encounters. It’s not just about the wildebeest—you may spot all six majestic cat species in this area: lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, caracal, and African wildcat.
Enjoy game viewing throughout the day, and unwind in the evening at the charming Kontiki Ndutu Camp, surrounded by acacia trees and the sounds of the wild.
Main Destination: Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
Accommodation: Kontiki Ndutu Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Full Day in Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Wake up to the calls of the wild and prepare for another full day exploring the Ndutu plains. With your lunch boxes packed, your guide will take you deeper into the action—tracking predators, watching herds on the move, and witnessing dramatic moments of the Great Wildebeest Calving Season.
Your expert GreyJoy guide will share insights about animal behaviors, survival tactics, and ecosystem dynamics as you move through the landscape. This is a photographer’s dream and a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise.
Return to Kontiki Ndutu Camp in the evening for dinner and storytelling around the campfire.
Main Destination: Ndutu, Southern Serengeti
Accommodation: Kontiki Ndutu Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the plains and head to one of Africa’s most iconic landmarks—the Ngorongoro Crater. Often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this massive volcanic caldera is teeming with wildlife and offers an unmatched safari experience.
Inside the crater, you’ll spot lion prides, buffalo herds, zebras, wildebeest, and perhaps even the elusive black rhino. Your guide will lead you through this rich and vibrant ecosystem while you enjoy your picnic lunch with a view.
By late afternoon, you’ll drive back to Karatu, where a delicious dinner and comfortable rest await at Marera Valley Lodge.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
On your final safari day with GreyJoy Safari Adventures, you’ll head out after breakfast for a visit to the beautiful and compact Lake Manyara National Park.
This park offers a mix of dense forest, open grasslands, and stunning lake views. You’ll spot elephants in the woodlands, marvel at the vibrant birdlife, and visit the famous hippo pool, where these gentle giants lounge in the cool waters. The dramatic backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment adds to the park’s unique charm.
After lunch and a final round of wildlife viewing, your guide will drive you back to Arusha, where your unforgettable journey comes to an end.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch included (Dinner not included)
Drinks: Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
END OF THE TOUR
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi/Zanzibar
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
Start dates | Solo 1room | 2 people 1 room | 3 people 2 rooms | 4 people 2 rooms | 5 people 3 rooms | 6 people 3 rooms | 7+ people |
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | n/a* | $2,202 | $1,932 | $1,781 | $1,691 | $1,631 | Get Quote |
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | n/a* | $2,363 | $2,092 | $1,953 | $1,872 | $1,823 | Get Quote |
Rates Per Person
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
