Predator’s Season: Big Cats Safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Ndutu
This 4-day safari is crafted for wildlife lovers and photographers eager to focus on Africa’s most iconic predators — big cats — while avoiding the peak-season rush. The journey starts in Tarangire, where lions roam among ancient baobabs, and continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredibly dense concentration of wildlife, including the rarest serval cats. You’ll then spend two nights in the remote Ndutu area, staying at Ndutu Safari Lodge — our handpicked accommodation offering special mid-season rates from April to December. Just 2.5 hours’ drive from the crater, it allows you to experience the vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area far beyond its famous crater. Ndutu is best known for hosting the Great Migration from December to March — but once the migration camps leave in April, a different magic begins. The region becomes quiet and exclusive, yet the resident predators remain. Over 50 lions, alongside cheetahs and leopards, stay year-round, and in the dry months, sightings of mothers with cubs are especially common. Birdlife is outstanding, and from April to May, scattered wildebeest herds may still linger. With fewer vehicles and full wildlife, this is a dream safari for those seeking unfiltered nature. Please note: This tour is priced specifically for the Predator’s Season in Ndutu (April–December). If you’re interested in the calving season and the Great Migration, take a look at our Calving Season Safari.
Why you'll love this trip
Predator’s Season: Big Cats Safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Ndutu
Timed around a standout Great Migration season highlight.
Built as a 4-day safari starting from $2,196.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
Destinations
Big Cats Safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Ndutu
Meals
Hotels and lodges described on the program Meals described on the program Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari
Transport
All transfers described on the program Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
Accommodation
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, Sound of Silence - Lake Manyara, Ndutu Safari Lodge
Included activities
- Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
- National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
- Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
- 24/7 phone support service
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Binoculars (1 pc per SUV)
- Medical kit
Optional extras / Not Included
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangements
- Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night
- Most safari lodges usually do not include tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks not to have you overpay for beverages you don't need. You will be able to order and pay for drinks at the hotels' restaurants
- Tented lodges are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style
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