6 Day Migration Safari (Ngorogoro Crater Ndutu Central Serengeti

Join a 6-day safari through Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, and Serengeti. Witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration and zebra herds in their natural habitat.

Duration: 6 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arusha - Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Pick up from Arusha and transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch we will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for an afternoon safari tour.
Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National…

What's Included
  • Two nights Hotel accommodation in Arusha town
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Extended 4 x 4 luxury safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 550 per person), should be booked in advance
Additional Information

Every year, the vast herds of wildebeest embark on a long-distance migration that coincide with the annual rain fall patterns and grass growth. Following the short rainy season in November, the herds of wildebeest arrive to the short-grass plains of the Serengeti around November. The short-grass plains are located in the area east and south of the…

Location
Arusha
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Trip23158113256
Jul 25, 2025
- We went on a 6-day safari in Taranguire, Serengeti and Ngorongori with Meru Slopes Tours. It was an unforgettable experience! The company created an excellent impression from planning our trip to materialising it. Everything went according to plan, our guide, Dominic was truly professional , did his best to cover our interests and needs .He was polite , and he had a deep knowledge of the wild life(flora and fauna). Almacius, our trip planner did a great job and gave us useful advice on clothing. We managed to see all the animals and learn about them thanks to our expert driver/guide. I would strongly recommend Meru Slopes for an unforgettable safari experience, they are really professionals!
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Klaasrichardb
Jul 24, 2025
Geweldige safari in Tanzania - We had an amazing safari with Meru Slopes! Everything was perfectly arranged by Shadrack, including the market, the walks, and the coffee roasting, which was a nice change of pace! Julius, our guide, was always cheerful and had a wealth of knowledge about the flora and fauna. Herman also told us a lot about life in Tanzania. We have great respect for your dedication. But Nathan and Dennis also made it an unforgettable vacation for us! Julius arranged Wi-Fi and Herman arranged boots for us. We were one big family! Thank you very much and God's love and blessings to you all! The Boonstra family from the Netherlands
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Sorenk194
Jul 18, 2025
Fantastic safari experience - We had a fantastic trip with Meru Slopes, especially Patrick and Dominic who looked after us for the six days were amazing at spotting animals telling us about the wildlife and the history of the places. We were looked after and cared for and every morning when we got up the cars were clean and tidy and ready for the day. We really appreciated all the attention to detail and being so patient with us when we were running a bit late. We highly recommend Meru Slopes and the services. They demonstrated professionalism and genuine service throughout the entire trip.
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Nicolò
Jul 13, 2025
Hearts among simbas - At the beginning we could not believe looking at the reviews that this company had 5 out of 5 stars. I was imagining that on a complex trip as a safari, anything could go wrong and this could easily cause to take 4 or less stars. However in Meru Slopes knows what they are doing. We could enjoy the safari in its fullest as everything was organized in every detail. We went as a couple for a 7 days safari trip with the mid range option. Everything was planned perfectly. The lodges were all perfect, the food always amazing, staffs from the structures available and kind. All our requests were satisfied and even beyond expectations. We were supplied with a free sim card each to keep in touch with our relatives, there was free wifi in the cruiser as well as free drink. They even brought as for a free tour of Arusha the first day. Also during the safari they quickly re-arrenged our lodge bookings to optimize our chances to see more animals according to the migration status. Our driver and guide was simply the best. Mr Florian K. is the boss. We wanted to se baby lions, and we saw them and much much more thanks to him. His skill in spotting animals was top tier. He is a good person, always kind and with a smile. A big thanks to Meru for the trip, but a special thanks to Florian because without him the safari would not have been the same.
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107mirjamb
Jul 9, 2025
Amazing safari experience - Just got back from an unforgettable 6-day safari with Meru Slopes. Our guide, Samwel, was absolutely amazing. He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and always made sure we were comfortable and having a great time. We saw so many beautiful animals - for sure a once in a lifetime experience. Everything was well organized from start to finish. The camping in the wild was also a highlight. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Highly recommend Meru Slopes and ask for Samwel if you can—he’s the best!
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Coleyk652
Jul 4, 2025
Choose Meru Slopes for your safari (ask for Paul) - Our safari with Meru Slopes was unforgettable! We saw all of the big five with lots of lions and cheetahs. The camping in the Serengeti was incredible, we could hear lions and animals in our tent all night. Our safari tour guide Paul was truly amazing. He is very knowledgeable on all things related to animals, Tanzania, and culture. He even went out of his way to help us buy new cloths and find our lost luggage in the middle of the Serengeti! He has so much experience and knew where to go to see the rarest animals. He is a great host and made us all feel very welcome, safe, comfortable, and allowed us to enjoy every second of the trip. Booga Dance the chef was incredible! Every night after a long day of safari we got to enjoy his amazing soups and food that he prepared fresh every day. Good food really does make a difference and Booga Dance knows how to cook! He was also incredibly friendly, funny, welcoming, and helpful. Paul and Booga Dance really made the trip special. Jerome from Meru Slopes also helped with all of the logistics of planning the trip and ensured we had a ride from the airport. He answered all of our questions quickly and made us feel very comfortable with choosing Meru Slopes for our safari. I would recommend them for a safari, you seriously will not regret it. Make sure to ask for Paul as your guide and Booga Dance as your chef!
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Dsg1326
Jun 26, 2025
Dream trip to another world - We decided to go on a private safari of Meru Slopes because we only read positive reports in advance. And we never regretted it for a moment. We already felt very well looked after when requesting by email. Leonard Mkwavi has put together a custom package that more than met all our needs. He explained all the questions in detail and was always helpful. We decided accordingly for a 6-day tour with 7 nights, including three nights in the Central Serengeti, one night in the Ngorogoro Conservation Area and one night at Tarangire National Park. Leonard organized that we were picked up from the airport and taken there again for our onward journey. As tour guide Douglas Noel was provided to us. Not only was he a great guide and driver, he could even prove his past as a mechanic when our Jeep suffered damage from a stone fall. Douglas was able to tell us everything about the animals and the parks. He knows when and where to find animals and with his 20 years of experience brings everything you need as a super guide. Many thanks to Meru Slopes for this great experience. We would do it again at any time. Vanessa & Dom *****
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Y8002bpstephanies
Jun 2, 2025
2nd time in a row - The Very Best Safari Company & Guides - 2nd time in a row - The Very Best Safari Company & Guides This was my second time, in 6 months, on a safari with Meru Slopes (Oct 2024 & May 2025) and each time, I and my traveling companions were so very very satisfied and happy. After my first trip in October 2024, I was confident in recommending Meru Slopes and Safari Guide, Douglas to a group of friends for the same safari tour in May 2025. 1) Scheduling & Arranging: Gift October 2024 Jerome May, 2025 Both Gift and Jerome are so very very responsive, thorough, polite, professional, friendly, truly considerate and kind! They made the scheduling process and all follow-up actions: payment, lodging arrangements, customized itinerary, pickups and drop offs, so easy. They are so thorough and pay such great attention to detail that we never had complications with the arrangements and they were flexible in adjusting our plan when needed. It's so very impressive that they came to meet us (each separate time) at the end of our safari to gather 1st hand feedback & to thank us for scheduling our trip with them. 100% plus fully satisfied clients. 2) Safari Guides Douglas: In May 2024 my husband and I first met Douglas while on safari with Meru Slopes. His 16 years of experience in wildlife safari guiding, knowledge of the various Tanzanian tribe cultures, expertise in auto mechanics, and genuine kindness & professionalism are exceptional. Every day of our busy schedule he was prompt & prepared, and the Land Cruiser was glisteningly clean & stocked with supplies (water, binoculars, wildlife identification books). Each day Douglas informed us of what to expect & when to meet the following day - all the while asking for our preferences & ready to resolve any issues (we had none!) Best of all, Douglas met us with a smile and genuine interest in getting to know us and willing to share aspects of his personal life. We soon felt like we knew his family and were his friend. One of Douglas's most impressive talents is his ability to sense where the shy animals are and how to approach them. He consistently alerted us to photo opportunities & helped us understand the wildlife behaviors and interactions in the "circle of life". I learned quickly I could trust Douglas to do his very best, above and beyond expectations, and that he truly cared that we all had the most fabulous experience. He never seemed to tire of the safari experience, even with long days, and his caring and concerns for the wildlife and his clients. Even after my return home, Douglas periodically sends me messages and always remembers to ask how our safari companions & my husband, are doing. I have the highest regard for Douglas and can recommend him to others with the certainty others will be equally thrilled to get to know him & experience Tanzania with him. Nixon: Due to flight scheduling issues I spent an extra day in Arusha and Nixon was my guide and driver. What a delight he his! We chatted about life and work, family and relationships. He was so prompt and considerate in picking me and dropping me off, and he had so much to share about life in Tanzania. I had a very pleasant time getting to know Jerome and was very impressed with the attention he pays to his work and his clients.
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Daniel
Apr 22, 2025
Ask for Jacob!!! Amazing experience start to finish with Meru Slopes. - We are a young couple from Canada travelling through Africa so we decided to do a safari. We did some quick research and read some great reviews with Meru Slopes. We could not have expected such an amazing experience. From start to finish, everything was well organised and thought of. Communication and organisation by Almachius (trip planner) was easy and clear. They tailored a perfect experience for what we were looking for. But the highlight of the trip was our driver Jacob!! We met him on the first day and from there he basically became part of our family for the week. He was funny, knowledgeable, patient, and passionate. He knew where and when the animals would be active and would get genuinely excited when we spotted cool stuff. He also accommodated our experience to what we wanted to see. If there was an animal we were enjoying he would wait as long as we wanted or if we weren’t that interested he would move on when we were ready. We witnessed less experienced guides making mistakes or not being as well versed/prepared as Jacob. Every morning the truck was freshly cleaned both inside and out. Also, everywhere we went, everyone seemed to know Jacob as he was friendly and very popular in the park and amongst his peers. When he dropped us off for the last time, we were sad to see him go. We saw several lion prides, cheetahs and cubs, leopards, hyenas, the wildebeest migration, rhinos, elephants, hippos, serval cat, warthogs, water buffalos, a variety of gazelles/antelopes, and many more. Along with the animals, we had excellent accommodations and service the whole trip. At every stop, there was an abundance of food available. At no point in our trip were we hungry. The truck was stocked with bottles of water, soft drinks, beer and wine. It had an electric cooler that kept the drinks cold all day. All in all, we had an amazing experience and it has been the highlight of our trip. We can’t recommend travelling with Meru Slopes enough. We especially recommend asking for Jacob as your driver and guide as he will make your experience unforgettable.
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Claudia123987
Jan 27, 2025
Don’t hesitate.. book Meru Slopes! - There are not enough positive words to explain our trip with Meru Slopes. Everything was seamless. From initially booking the trip, they answered any questions/queries we had extremely promptly. It was our first time on a safari so we had a few questions, however, we were put at ease and made to feel like family straight away. We landed at Arusha and our driver was there promptly and showed us Arusha’s history on route to our first stop. All of the accommodations selected were amazing - very friendly staff and excellent food choices all over. Tanzanian locals are extremely helpful and nothing was ‘too small for them’. And for the main highlight - our safari driver, Asantaeli. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Every day he greeted us with a smile and his friendly personality. He made every game drive memorable and provided extra information into the history of the land and animals and made sure we saw all the amazing and wonder sites Tanzania had to offer. We were very lucky in our drives to see everything we could have imagined (and most animals at very very close range). The communication between the drivers meant that we were able to get good sightings of animal such as lions, cheetahs and even Rhinos! We couldn’t recommend Asantaeli and the rest of the team at Meru slopes more and will recommend to everyone we know. Thank you so much and we cannot wait to return!
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