Ndutu Wildebeest Migration

6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027 offers green plains, moving herds and rich wildlife. Secure your private safari today!

$3000-3800 USD

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Safari summary

6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027 is a private six-day wildlife adventure connecting Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro. It follows the seasonal movement of wildebeest toward southern plains, combining green scenery, diverse wildlife, exciting game drives, and early calving-season opportunities during December.

Tour Features of the 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027

Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights

Route: 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 travelers, excluding international flights

Tour Style: Private safari organized exclusively for you

Accommodation: Tented camps and lodges/hotels outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Room Arrangement: Shared double, twin, or triple rooms

Ndutu December Temperatures: Around 28°C (82°F) during daytime and 16°C (61°F) at night

Recommended Period: Late December

Starting Days: Available any day according to your travel dates

Customizable: Minor changes to destinations and accommodation can be requested

Solo Travelers: Private solo safari available; contact us for the applicable rate

Children: All ages accepted; under 15 receive a discount and under 5 are free

Main Activity: Game drives

Driver-Guides: English, Spanish, German, and Italian speaking

Safari Vehicle: Pop-up-roof 4x4 vehicle

Arrival Airports: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport

Airport Transfers: Available on request

Starting Point: Arusha

Ending Point: Arusha

Pre/Post-Safari Hotels: Additional Arusha accommodation can be arranged
Included in the 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027

Park fees

Game drives

All accommodations

Professional driver/guide

All transportation

4x4 safari car

Meals and drinking water

Roundtrip airport transfer

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Excluded from the 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027

International flights

Personal items, including souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, and similar expenses

Tips

Package Price for the 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027

The estimated price is USD 3,000–3,800 per person sharing, based on two or more travelers. This rate does not apply to solo travelers and excludes international flights from or to your home country.

Several factors influence the final safari price. These include the level of service, accommodation category, number of travelers, included activities, transportation arrangements, and other requested services. When more people share a private safari, the cost per person may decrease because some expenses are divided among travelers.

Lower-priced packages may also be possible when services such as airport transfers or additional Arusha hotel accommodation are excluded. Contact us for current pricing, availability, and booking arrangements based on your travel dates and group size.

Destinations Covered on the 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari in December 2026/2027

Tarangire National Park – 1 Day: Your safari begins with Tarangire's varied landscapes and excellent opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes, and colorful birdlife.

Central Serengeti – 2 Days/1 Night: Spend time in the central Serengeti searching its open plains and surrounding habitats for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and other resident wildlife.

Ndutu Area – 3 Days/2 Nights: Ndutu is the heart of this seasonal route. A 6-day December safari to Ndutu and the southern Serengeti lets you watch the Great Migration arrive on the short-grass plains as seasonal rains begin.

Ngorongoro Crater – 1 Day: Finish with a crater game drive through a remarkable wildlife environment where lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, rhinos, and numerous birds may be seen.

Accommodation on the 6 Days Ndutu Wildebeest Migration Safari

Accommodation can be selected according to your preferred budget. Choices include budget tents, mid-range tents, and luxury tented camps. Depending on your group, rooms may be arranged as double, twin, triple, or family rooms.

Your accommodation plan is designed around the safari route, with two nights in the Ndutu area providing additional time for seasonal wildlife viewing without rushing between destinations.


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
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire

Pickup is around 7:00–8:00 am, with the exact time confirmed before departure. Drive approximately 2 hours (109 km) to Tarangire for game viewing among elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes, and birds. Late afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight. Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Mto wa Mbu/Karatu

Mto wa Mbu/Karatu to Serengeti

Serengeti

Depart around 9:00–9:30 am and continue toward Serengeti National Park. Your park check-in time will determine the appropriate check-out time for the following day. In Central Serengeti, search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and other wildlife before driving around 5:45–6:00 pm to your accommodation. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Central Serengeti

Serengeti to Ndutu

Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through Serengeti before driving to the park gate for check-out. Continue toward Ndutu for a late-evening game drive if time allows. Watch for wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife associated with the seasonal migration. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ndutu Area

Full Day in Ndutu

Serengeti

After breakfast, set out with a packed lunch for a full day of game viewing across Ndutu. Search for wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife during the seasonal period. Around 5:30–6:00 pm, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ndutu Area

Ndutu to Ngorongoro

Serengeti

Enjoy an early breakfast before beginning your game drive around 6:20 am with packed lunch. Continue searching the Ndutu plains for migrating herds, gazelles, zebra, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife. In the early afternoon, leave Ndutu and drive toward Ngorongoro Rim or Karatu for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Ngorongoro Rim/Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for 5–6 hours of game viewing with packed lunch. Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, rhinos, and birds. After the crater drive, travel back to Arusha for approximately 4 hours, arriving around 5:30–6:30 pm at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Arusha

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