Ndutu Calving Season Safari
6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027 offers early calving, green plains, wildlife drives and private travel. Check dates and book
$3000-3800 USD
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Safari summary
6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027: A Green-Season Wildlife Journey
6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027 is a private six-day Tanzania safari designed around the early stages of the Great Migration calving cycle. The journey combines Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater, offering varied landscapes, excellent game drives, growing wildebeest herds, early calving activity and strong predator-viewing opportunities.
Tour Features of 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Route: Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ndutu Area and Ngorongoro Crater
Price: USD 3,000–3,800 per person sharing for two or more people; international flights excluded
Tour Type: Private safari exclusively organized for you
Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges/hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ndutu December Temperatures: About 28°C (82°F) daytime and 16°C (61°F) at night
Best Period: Late December
Starting Date: Any day according to your travel schedule
Customization: Minor accommodation and destination changes can be requested
Solo Travelers: Welcome on a private basis; contact us for the solo price
Children: All ages accepted; children under 15 receive a discount and children under 5 are free
Activities: Guided game drives with English, Spanish, German or Italian-speaking driver-guides
Safari Vehicle: Pop-up-roof 4x4 safari vehicle with window seats
Airports: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport
Airport Transfers: Can be arranged
Start/End: Arusha; arrive at least one day before the safari
Extra Arusha Accommodation: Can be arranged before and after the safari
Package Price for 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
The package price is approximately USD 3,000–3,800 per person sharing, based on two or more travelers. This rate is not the solo-traveler price and does not include international flights to or from your home country.
The final cost depends on accommodation level, included services, group size, transport arrangements and other selected options. Larger private groups can reduce the per-person cost because vehicle and guiding expenses are shared among more travelers. Lower-priced arrangements may also exclude services such as airport transfers or Arusha hotel nights, so always confirm exactly what your quotation includes.
Contact us for current pricing, availability and booking assistance, and request a quotation based on your preferred travel dates and accommodation level.
Destinations Covered on 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
Tarangire National Park – 1 Day: Famous for large elephant herds, baobab trees and diverse wildlife. You may see giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions and many bird species.
Central Serengeti – 2 Days / 1 Night: This area offers broad savannah landscapes and year-round wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.
Ndutu Area – 3 Days / 2 Nights: The key seasonal destination. December brings the migrating herds toward the southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystem, with early calving activity and predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards.
Ngorongoro Crater – 1 Day: Descend into the crater for concentrated wildlife viewing across its grasslands, wetlands and woodland habitats, with opportunities to see buffalo, elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and potentially rhinos.
Accommodation on 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
Accommodation can be arranged as budget tents, mid-range tented camps or luxury tented camps, depending on your budget and preferred comfort. Rooms are generally shared as double, twin, triple or family rooms. Accommodation inside and around the safari areas varies by location, while lodging outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area can be arranged according to the itinerary.
Private Safari on 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
This is a private safari organized exclusively for you, with no group joining unless you arrange your own travelers from home and share the costs. For solo travelers, there is no group-joining safari for the Ndutu calving season under this itinerary, so contact us for a private solo quotation.
If you specifically want a six-day group safari, another option is a route covering Tarangire, Serengeti for two nights, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
December Weather on 6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
Late December is a useful period for travelers seeking the beginning of the seasonal migration movement around Ndutu. Daytime temperatures can reach about 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures may fall to approximately 16°C (61°F).
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
Your pickup will be around 7:00–8:00 am, with the exact time confirmed in advance. The drive to Tarangire takes approximately 2 hours (109 km). Enjoy game viewing for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions and many bird species before driving late afternoon to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight. Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Mto wa Mbu/Karatu
Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart around 9:00–9:30 am for Central Serengeti. Your park entry begins after completing the required check-in, while the following day’s exit will be completed before continuing toward Ndutu. Watch for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras and wildebeest. 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 Area
Ngorongoro Crater
Have breakfast at your accommodation before beginning morning and afternoon game drives through Serengeti. Later, drive toward the park exit area to complete check-out, then continue to Ndutu. If time allows, enjoy a late-evening game drive. In Ndutu, look for wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and other wildlife associated with the calving season. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Full-Day Ndutu Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, leave with a packed lunch for a full day exploring the Ndutu plains. December brings green landscapes and increasing concentrations of migrating wildebeest and zebra, with opportunities to see gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and numerous birds. 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 packed lunch. Continue searching the Ndutu plains for wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas while observing seasonal wildlife activity. In the early afternoon, leave Ndutu and drive 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 the Ngorongoro Crater for approximately 5–6 hours of game viewing with packed lunch. Expect possible sightings of lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and abundant birdlife. After the crater drive, return to Arusha, approximately four hours away, arriving around 5:30–6:30 pm. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
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