Safari in December in Tanzania

4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December offers a magical mix of wildlife, green scenery, and calving season in 2025/2026.

$800-2200 USD

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Safari summary

4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December 2025/2026 – Wildebeest Calving and Lush Landscapes
4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December is the perfect holiday-season safari in Tanzania, combining vibrant landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the chance to witness the start of the wildebeest calving season. This 4 Days Safari in December Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari lets you explore three of the country’s most iconic destinations during a green season, offering an excellent balance between game viewing and scenic beauty. While some areas experience short rains, the lush surroundings attract herds of elephants, zebras, antelopes, and predators, making it an unforgettable journey.

4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December 2025
4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December 2025 is the ideal escape during the festive period. December 2025 welcomes safari-goers with dramatic skies, green savannas, and excellent wildlife activity. While this safari covers Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, private safari options also allow a route through the Ndutu area, where the great wildebeest herds begin calving. December 2025 will have temperatures ranging from 16°C in the mornings to highs of 28°C during the day, with brief showers that rejuvenate the landscape and support new wildlife activity.

4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December 2026
4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December 2026 is the perfect way to end the year in the wilds of Tanzania. December 2026 brings seasonal rain showers that awaken the bush, filling rivers and transforming plains into lush pastures. These conditions make for dramatic wildlife encounters, especially in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. On private tours, you can also include the Ndutu area, where predators like lions and cheetahs stalk newborn wildebeest calves. This safari is excellent for photographers, wildlife lovers, and anyone seeking a refreshing safari experience in 2026.

Accommodations for 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December
4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December accommodations include comfortable lodges with full board meal plans. Guests can choose between double, twin, triple, and family rooms, offering flexibility for couples, solo travelers, friends, or families. Camping private family accommodations are also available, allowing guests to stay close to nature without compromising comfort. Whether staying in a permanent tented camp or a scenic lodge, all accommodations are chosen to provide great service and ideal locations for daily safari drives.

Price for 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December
The price for 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December starts at US$800 per person for group joining safaris starting from Arusha. For private safaris, the cost begins at US$1,530 per person for two travelers, with lower prices available as the group size increases. If you’re a group of 2 or 3 and would like to join others, the group safari remains available at just US$800 per person. This all-inclusive package covers game drives, meals, accommodation, park fees, and transport, delivering great value for a short yet rich safari experience.

Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Season
December is the beginning of the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season, especially in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu region. During this time, hundreds of thousands of wildebeests gather to give birth, and the predators follow closely behind, creating dramatic wildlife interactions. While the standard 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December focuses on Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, private tours can be adjusted to pass through the Ndutu Area. This offers a unique chance to witness one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles—new life and predator action in the same frame.

4 Days Safari in December Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari
4 Days Safari in December Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari is one of the best short safaris for wildlife lovers during Tanzania’s green season. Tarangire offers large herds of elephants and baobab-dotted landscapes, Serengeti provides big cats and endless plains, and Ngorongoro Crater delivers the densest concentration of animals in East Africa. With lush greenery, baby animals, and clear air, this safari becomes a vivid and memorable journey—perfect for both seasoned travelers and first-time safari guests during December holidays in 2025 and 2026.

Tanzania Weather in December 2025/2026
Tanzania weather in December 2025/2026 is marked by short rains, high humidity, and refreshing scenery. Expect daily highs around 28°C and lows near 16°C, especially in Tarangire and Ngorongoro areas.


About this tour

Tour type Set-date, set-itinerary, group
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Countries
Parks
Accesibility
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • All drinks
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Tarangire - Game Drive

Tarangire

Start your 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its dense elephant population and iconic baobab trees, the park offers diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, and many bird species. After the game drive, proceed to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for your overnight stay.

Mto wa Mbu/Karatu

Serengeti National Park Game Drive

Serengeti

On the second day of your 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December, drive toward Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro highlands. Enter Central Serengeti and enjoy game drives across its vast plains, where you’ll see lions, zebras, elephants, and more. Overnight in a mid-range or luxury tented lodge in the heart of the park.

Central Serengeti

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro

Serengeti

Begin the morning of your 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December with a sunrise game drive in Serengeti. Later in the day, head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with optional detours to the Ndutu plains in private packages. Arrive at the crater rim in time for dinner and a scenic overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Rim

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

Your final safari day begins with a descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this day of your 4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in December, you may spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards. After the game drive, return to Arusha for an overnight stay at your lodge.

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