'Serengeti in December' is best-kept secret says Wild Frontiers.

Most travellers think the Great Migration story begins with the calving season. But savvy travellers know the magic starts before the first calf is born.

December is one of the Serengeti's best-kept secrets. The first summer rains transform the Southern Serengeti into a carpet of lush green grass, drawing thousands of pregnant wildebeest onto the Ndutu plains as they prepare for the calving season. Predator activity is already exceptional, the landscapes are spectacular, and with fewer visitors, your clients enjoy a more exclusive safari experience. This is the start of one of nature's greatest wildlife spectacles.

Imagine your clients waking to freshly brewed coffee outside their tent before heading out with expert guides who know every corner of this remarkable landscape. Every game drive is filled with anticipation as the Great Migration gathers momentum.

Ndutu is renowned for its remarkable cat diversity, with lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, caracal and African wild cat all found here. It's also home to the elusive striped hyena, a rare predator more likely to be seen when visitor numbers are low and lesser travelled paths are open to explore.

Back at Ndutu Wilderness Camp, they'll discover the timeless rhythm of safari life: genuine hospitality, delicious home-style meals, afternoon siestas, golden-hour game drives, sundowners taking in spectacular sunsets and evenings spent around the campfire beneath a sky overflowing with stars. It's authentic Africa — immersive, unhurried and wonderfully uncomplicated.

Why your clients will love December

• Excellent pre-peak season value.

• Fewer safari vehicles and a more intimate wilderness experience.

• The build-up to the Great Migration before the calving season begins.

• Lush green landscapes and outstanding photographic opportunities after the first rains

• Exceptional resident wildlife, thriving predator populations and the arrival of the migration herds.

  
  

Three ways to experience December

3-Night Fly-in Safari

Perfect for clients short on time who want maximum wildlife with minimal travelling.

7-Night Essence of Tanzania Small Group Safari

(Guaranteed departures | Minimum 2, Maximum 7 guests)

Our popular small-group journey combines three of Northern Tanzania's iconic wildlife destinations—Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti's Ndutu region — offering incredible diversity, exceptional guiding and outstanding value.

Tailor-Made Safaris

Create a personalised itinerary to suit your clients' interests, budget and travel style, whether they're celebrating a special occasion, travelling as a family or seeking the ultimate luxury safari. Whether they stay at our Serengeti Wilderness Camps, or one of our preferred partner hotels.