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 | |
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| Accesibility |
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. 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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