Ndutu Wildebeest Migration
6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027 — book your private trip, follow migration herds, see green plains and check dates
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Safari summary
6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027: A Journey to the Migration Plains
6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027 is a private six-day wildlife journey through Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ndutu and Ngorongoro. It combines game drives, migration viewing, seasonal green landscapes and predator sightings, with two nights around Ndutu during the important migration period. Request your dates and start planning today.
Tour Features: 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027
Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights
Route – Destination: Tarangire, Central Serengeti (1 Night), Ndutu Area (2 Nights), and Ngorongoro Crater
Price: USD 3,000–3,800 per person sharing for two or more people; not for solo travelers and international flights are excluded.
Private Tour: Organized exclusively for you; there is no group-joining safari unless you arrange your own group from home.
Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges/hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, using shared double/twin or triple rooms.
December Ndutu Temperatures: Around 28°C (82°F) during the day and 16°C (61°F) at night.
Best Period: Late December is particularly suitable for travelers seeking the seasonal migration movement toward Ndutu.
Flexible Start: Begin on any day according to your travel schedule.
Customizable: Request reasonable changes to accommodations or destinations.
Solo Travelers: Private departures are available; contact us for the applicable solo price.
Families: Children of all ages are accepted. 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 seating.
Flights: Fly through Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha or Arusha Airport.
Airport Transfers: Airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged.
Start and End: Arusha; arrive in Arusha at least one day before the safari.
Arusha Hotels: Additional accommodation before and after the safari can be arranged.
Package Price for 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027
The price is USD 3,000 to USD 3,800 per person sharing, based on two or more travelers. This range is not the solo-traveler rate and excludes international flights to and from your home country.
The final cost can change according to the level of accommodation, safari services, number of travelers, destinations, inclusions and requested arrangements. A larger private party can reduce the cost per person because some safari expenses are shared. Lower-cost arrangements may also exclude services such as airport transfers or Arusha hotel accommodation.
Contact us for a personalized quotation, check your preferred dates, compare accommodation levels and reserve your private safari.
Destinations Covered on the 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027
Tarangire National Park – 1 Day: Tarangire offers large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and numerous antelopes. Its seasonal wildlife concentrations and distinctive baobab scenery provide an excellent opening to the safari.
Central Serengeti – 2 Days/1 Night: Central Serengeti provides opportunities to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. The area also provides an important transition toward the southern plains.
Ndutu Area – 3 Days/2 Nights: Ndutu is world-renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration's calving season, which occurs from late December to early March. Between December and March, the herds gather on the short-grass plains stretching through the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area.
Ngorongoro Crater – 1 Day: The crater provides a compact wildlife setting where you may see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and many antelopes against dramatic volcanic scenery.
Accommodations on the 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027
Accommodation can be selected according to your budget, with options ranging from budget tents to mid-range tented camps and luxury tented camps. Rooms are normally shared as double, twin, triple or family rooms. Contact us before booking to request your preferred comfort level and receive the available options.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, December | |
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This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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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
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
Pickup is around 7:00–8:00 am, with the exact time confirmed before departure. The drive to Tarangire takes approximately 2 hours (109 km). Enjoy game viewing for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes and possible predators before a late-afternoon drive to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Mto wa Mbu/Karatu
Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart around 9:00–9:30 am and continue toward Serengeti National Park. Park check-in timing depends on the day's route, while check-out is completed the following day before continuing toward Ndutu. Watch for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest in Central Serengeti. Around 5:45–6:00 pm, drive to your Central Serengeti accommodation for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Central Serengeti
Serengeti to Ndutu
Ngorongoro Crater
Have breakfast at your accommodation before morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti. Later, drive toward the Serengeti exit point, complete park check-out, and continue to Ndutu. If time and road conditions allow, enjoy a late-evening game drive. During the calving season, look for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Full-Day Ndutu Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, set out for a full-day Ndutu game drive with a packed lunch. Search the short-grass plains for wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, alongside lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife attracted by the herds. Calving-season activity can create excellent opportunities for observing animal behavior. Around 5:30–6:00 pm, return to your Ndutu accommodation for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy an early breakfast and begin your game drive around 6:20 am with a packed lunch. Continue looking for wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, lion, cheetah, hyena and other wildlife across Ndutu. After the morning viewing, start driving in the early afternoon toward the Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu for dinner and overnight. 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 a packed lunch. Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, gazelles and other crater wildlife. After the game drive, return to Arusha, taking approximately 4 hours. Around 5:30–6:30 pm, arrive at your Arusha hotel. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
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