6-Day Ndutu & Serengeti Fly-in Safari from Arusha

Fly from Arusha to Central Serengeti in the morning (exact time depends on flight booked). Upon arrival, begin your first game drive across the Seronera Valley — a region rich in year-round wildlife due to its permanent water sources. Expect to see large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, and possibly leopards lounging in the sausage trees. After a full-day drive with a picnic lunch, head to your camp for overnight. Flying saves ~8 hours of drive time.

After breakfast, drive ~3–4 hours to the Ndutu region, located in the southern Serengeti and northern Ngorongoro. This area is prime territory during the calving season (Dec–Mar), when wildebeest give birth and predators roam in abundance. Enjoy a slow-paced game drive en route and settle into your lodge or camp by afternoon. Expect views of open plains dotted with acacia trees and large herds.

Spend the day exploring the Ndutu region, focusing on areas around Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek. This is big cat country — cheetahs, lions, and hyenas thrive here due to the abundance of newborn wildebeest and zebras. Morning and afternoon game drives are possible, with a picnic lunch under an acacia tree or a return to camp depending on conditions.

Another full day in the Ndutu plains. You might focus on different parts of the region today, such as marshlands where lions often lie in wait or the woodlands where leopards might be spotted. Guides often use tracking and recent sighting reports to determine the route. Wildlife photography and dramatic predator-prey interactions are common during this season. Meals are served picnic-style or back at camp.

After breakfast, begin the drive (~4 hrs) back toward Central Serengeti, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way. Enjoy a relaxed game drive through the Seronera area upon return. Depending on your camp's location, settle in by mid-afternoon. This day bridges the transition from Ndutu's open calving plains to the Serengeti's classic savannahs.

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Central Serengeti, where you may encounter large herds of buffalo, elephants, or the elusive leopard. After brunch, head to the airstrip for your return flight to Arusha (flight times vary). A final chance for aerial views of the Serengeti’s endless plains marks the end of your safari adventure. Total flight time ~1.5 hours.