Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest

5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028 puts you in calving country. Check dates, tailor your safari, and book now

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5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028: Your Calving Season Journey

5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028 is a private five-day wildlife journey through Central Serengeti, the Ndutu calving plains, and Ngorongoro Crater, designed for travelers seeking the Great Migration during January's green season. The itinerary combines game drives, newborn wildlife, predator sightings, scenic landscapes, and comfortable overnight stays.

Tour Features of 5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028

Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

Route – Destination: Serengeti (1 night), Ndutu Area (2 nights), and Ngorongoro Crater

Price: USD 2,580–3,000 per person sharing for two or more people; international flights are excluded. Solo travelers have a different rate.

Private Tour: Organized exclusively for you. There is no group-joining safari unless you arrange your own group from home to share the cost.

Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges/hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with double/twin or triple sharing.

Climate: Daytime temperatures are usually 25°C–30°C (77°F–86°F), while nights are approximately 15°C–20°C (59°F–68°F).

Start Any Day: Travel can begin on your preferred date.

Customizable: Minor changes to accommodation and destinations can be requested.

Solo Travelers: Solo guests can book this private safari; contact us for the applicable price.

All Ages: Children of all ages are welcome. Children under 15 receive a discount, while children under 5 are free.

Activities: Game drives with English-, Spanish-, German-, or Italian-speaking driver-guides.

Safari Vehicle: Pop-up-roof 4x4 safari vehicle with window seats.

Getting Around: All park travel is by pop-up-roof 4x4 safari vehicle.

Arrival Airports: Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha or Arusha Airport.

Airport Transfers: Airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged.

Start and End: Arusha is the starting and finishing point. Arrive in Arusha at least one day before the safari.

Arusha Accommodation: Additional accommodation before and after the safari can be arranged.
Package Price for 5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028

The price is USD 2,580 to USD 3,000 per person sharing, based on two or more travelers. This range is not the solo-traveler price and does not include international flights.

The final cost can change according to the level of accommodation, services selected, number of travelers, and inclusions. A larger private group can reduce the per-person cost because some vehicle and guide expenses are shared. Lower-priced arrangements may also exclude services such as airport transfers or Arusha hotel nights.

Contact us for current pricing, availability, accommodation choices, and booking arrangements. We can help you choose an option that matches your budget and travel plans.

Destinations Covered on 5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028

Central Serengeti – 1 Night

Central Serengeti provides an excellent introduction to Tanzania's wildlife. Game drives can reveal lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, gazelles, and many bird species. Its mix of grassland, rocky kopjes, and scattered vegetation creates varied opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Ndutu Area – 2 Nights

Ndutu is the major focus of this January safari because the southern plains become important calving grounds. Green grass, young animals, and predator activity can create remarkable game-viewing opportunities. Spend two nights here to allow more time for morning, afternoon, and late-day wildlife drives.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater offers a very different landscape, with a broad enclosed ecosystem supporting abundant wildlife. During your crater drive, watch for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and other animals while enjoying dramatic crater scenery.

Accommodation on 5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028

Accommodation can be selected according to your budget, with budget tented camps, mid-range tented camps, and luxury tented camps available depending on the route and availability. Rooms are generally arranged as double, twin, triple, or family rooms for sharing. Contact us early if you have a preferred accommodation level.

Private Safari Experience for 5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028

This safari is organized exclusively for you rather than as a standard group-joining trip. You can travel with family or friends and have greater flexibility during the journey. Solo travelers can also book privately; there is no group-joining calving-season option for solo guests.


About this tour

Tour type Set-date, set-itinerary, group
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, March, 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
  • Airport transfers
  • All drinks
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Your 5 Days Ndutu and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in January 2027/2028 begins with pickup around 6:00–7:00 am from Arusha. Continue toward Serengeti, checking into the park around midday. Enjoy a Central Serengeti game drive, seeing lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hyenas, and gazelles. Around 5:45–6:00 pm, drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Central Serengeti

Serengeti Game Drive to Ndutu Area

Serengeti

After breakfast, start morning and afternoon game drives through Serengeti, watching wildlife across open plains and woodland. Later, drive to the Serengeti gate to check out, then continue toward Ndutu for a late-evening game drive if time allows. January can bring sightings of wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, gazelles, and other wildlife around the calving grounds. Continue to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ndutu Area

Fully Day Ndutu

Serengeti

Have breakfast at your accommodation before setting out around the Ndutu plains with a packed lunch. A 5-day safari to Ndutu and the Serengeti in January places you right in the middle of the breathtaking wildebeest calving season. Look for newborn wildebeest, zebras, Thomson's gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators. Around 5:30–6:00 pm, return to your Ndutu accommodation for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ndutu Area

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early breakfast before beginning another wildlife drive around 6:20 am, carrying packed lunch for the day. Search for wildebeest and newborn calves, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other species active across the calving landscape. In the early afternoon, leave Ndutu and travel toward the Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for approximately 5–6 hours of game viewing with packed lunch. The crater may offer sightings of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and other wildlife. After the game drive, begin the approximately four-hour journey to Arusha, arriving around 5:30–6:30 pm. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

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