7 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

Program of the Day: After breakfast, you'll depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. The journey will take about 2 hours, with stops along the way to admire the stunning scenery and wildlife. You'll arrive at the park in the late morning and embark on a game drive to spot the wildlife.

Tarangire Park is well-known for its large elephant herds and consists of diverse landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannas, with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands.

This river is the only source of water for wildlife during the dry season. We may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking its prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above. Once the game drives are done, we will drive back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Program of the day: You'll spend the next three days exploring the vast Serengeti National Park and watching the wildebeest migration. You'll have the chance to see predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs hunting their prey, as well as large herds of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River.

The Serengeti National Park is one of the largest parks in Tanzania, featuring diverse and stunning landscapes and habitats including grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. It is well-known for the great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest, and depending on the rainy season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water. Be prepared to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Program of the day: Balloon safari (Optional): Your experience starts with a briefing by our guides, the night before the flight and signing the waiver form.

Our guide will pick you up from your camp/lodge early morning (4 am - 5 am) to arrive at our launch area by approximately 6 am, giving you enough time to enjoy some hot Tanzanian coffee with homemade cookies, access to a clean toilet, and Free Wi-Fi. During this time the Pilot will brief you on the safety measures, launch & landing procedure, and what to expect.

We plan to take off at about 6:30 am subject to weather. The basket is on its side while you board and will stand upright just before taking off.

Just after you elevate from the ground, you most probably will enjoy a great African sunrise (depending on the weather). During the flight, you will have a bird's eye uninterrupted view of the vast plains of Serengeti, and you will understand why they call it endless plains.

The pilot will try to spot wildlife for you and lower the balloon for better viewing. He may also raise the balloon for better speed/direction and also for some amazing views. The flight usually lasts 1 hour +/- 15mins depending on the weather.

You can still enjoy hot coffee during the flight. Landing really depends on the landscape of the area and the wind speeds. The basket could have a few bumps before halting, and/or tip over, but most of the time it is as smooth and soft as the flight itself.

Once you disembark, you will enjoy a traditional balloon celebration with a little history of how the tradition came to be. After this you will be driven to our carefully selected bush breakfast area, warmly welcomed by our team to enjoy a scrumptious plated breakfast. Be sure to give us any dietary requirements beforehand so we can cater for you.

After your breakfast, you will be issued your certificates and then returned to the Visitors Centre or nearest airstrip to meet up with your guide to continue with your safari. After the balloon Safari, we will drive to Northern Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes and head to the Mara River where the Great Migration is taking place. Our safari guide will find the best viewpoint for observing the Great Migration.

Here, you will have an opportunity to witness the migration in action, including the intense battles between crocodiles and wildebeest, as well as sightings of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

The Great Migration is the largest movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals as they cross the Mara River into Masai Mara in Kenya. The migration involves crossing the Mara River, which is inhabited by crocodiles. The best time to visit and experience the Great Migration in the northern Serengeti is from July to early October each year.

Program of the day: After breakfast, you'll depart from Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, you'll visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about the Maasai culture and way of life. You'll arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and have time to relax and enjoy the stunning views of the crater.

This park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world. It is considered one of the natural wonders of Africa, with approximately 30,000 large mammals residing all year round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos.

You will also have the opportunity to see many varieties of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Get ready to see a wide variety of animals within a short time.

Program of the day: After breakfast, you'll embark on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, which is home to an abundance of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino.

After the game drive, you'll drive back to Arusha and arrive in the evening, where you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.