Ndutu Calving Safari December
3 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027 offers early calving, wildlife drives and Ngorongoro. Request your private safari today.
$1743-2150 USD
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Safari summary
3 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027 – An Exciting Short Safari
3 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027 is a focused private safari combining the Ndutu Area with the Ngorongoro Crater. Late December brings green plains, wildlife activity and the beginning of the calving season. This short itinerary is designed for travelers who want to see the southern plains and Ngorongoro without spending many days on safari. 3 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027 is a private wildlife journey through the Ndutu Area and Ngorongoro Crater during the start of the calving period. It combines game drives, green plains, abundant wildlife and scenic landscapes in three days, with two nights in the Ndutu Area and time to explore the crater.
Tour Features of 3 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Route: Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu Area, with 2 nights in Ndutu
Price: USD 1,743–2,150 per person sharing for two or more people; not for solo travelers and excludes international flights
Private safari: Organized exclusively for you; no group joining unless you arrange your own group to share costs
Accommodation: Budget, mid-range or luxury tented camps and lodges, using double, twin, triple or family rooms
Best period: Late December is a suitable period for this safari
Starting date: The safari can start any day according to your travel plans
Customizable: Accommodation and destinations can be adjusted upon request
Solo travelers: Private arrangements are available; contact us for the solo price
Children: Children of all ages are accepted; children under 15 receive a discount and children under 5 are free
Activities: Game drives with English, Spanish, German or Italian-speaking driver-guides
Safari car: 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and window seats
Arrival airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport
Airport transfers: Airport transfers can be arranged
Start and end: Arusha; arrive at least one day before the safari
Arusha accommodation: Extra accommodation before and after the safari can be arranged
Detailed Itinerary for 3 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Arusha for your overnight stay. If you arrive through Arusha Airport, collection can also be arranged. Arriving at least one day before your safari helps ensure a relaxed start.
Departure Day: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport
Transfer from Arusha Town to Kilimanjaro International Airport according to your flight schedule. Most hotels have a maximum checkout time around 10:00 AM. If you need additional activities such as Kilimanjaro climbing or a Zanzibar trip, these can also be arranged.
Included in 3 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
Park fees
Game drives
All accommodations
Professional driver-guide
All safari transportation
4x4 safari car
Meals and drinking water
Round-trip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and after the tour
Excluded from 3 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari in December 2026/2027
International flights
Personal items such as sou
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 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You will be picked up early, around 5:00–5:50 AM, and drive approximately four hours to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend for a 5–6-hour game drive with packed lunch, looking for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos and other wildlife. Around 2:00–3:00 PM, drive toward Ndutu for dinner and overnight stay. If you arrive early, an evening game drive may be possible until about 6:00 PM. Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Full Day Ndutu Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at your accommodation, begin a full-day game drive across the Ndutu Area with packed lunch. During the calving season, look for wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and other wildlife. Around 5:30–6:00 PM, return to your accommodation in Ndutu for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Ndutu Area
Ndutu to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, start your final Ndutu game drive with packed lunch. Continue watching wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and predators across the calving-season plains. Around noon, begin driving toward the Ngorongoro Gate before continuing to Arusha. This focused route helps make the most of your final morning. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
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