5 Days Great Migration & Balloon Safari

Q: Is this a private or group safari?

This is a shared group safari. Travelers who book separately may be combined into the same safari vehicle, with a maximum of 6–7 travelers per vehicle.

Q: Where does the safari start?

The safari starts in Arusha, Tanzania.

Q: Can I book this safari as a private safari?

Yes. This itinerary is designed as a private safari and can be customized for couples, families and small groups.

Q: Where does the safari start?

The safari starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha.

Q: Can I book this safari alone?

Yes. Solo travelers can request a place, subject to the group's availability and applicable single-traveler accommodation arrangements.

Q: What happens if the balloon flight is cancelled because of weather?

Balloon flights are weather dependent. The applicable balloon operator policy will determine whether the flight can be rescheduled or refunded.

Q: Is December a good time for this safari?

Yes. December is generally a good period for following the migration toward the Southern Serengeti. However, the exact position of the herds varies naturally.

Transportation
Bus, Airlines
Accomodation
3 Star Hotel
Maximum Altitude
5,416 metres
Departure From
Kathmandu
Best Season
Feb, Mar, Apr & May
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals
All meals during the trek
Language
English, Spanish, French, Chinese
Fitness Level
Easy to Moderate
Group Size
2-15
Minimum Age
1
Maximum Age
100

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Overview

Itinerary

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Overview

Join a small-group Tanzania safari from Arusha and experience three of Northern Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations in just five days.

This 5-day group safari begins with Tarangire National Park, continues through the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and finishes with dedicated time in Serengeti National Park to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Designed especially for December travelers, the safari follows the seasonal movement of the migration toward the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu ecosystem where conditions and current herd locations allow.

The highlight is a sunrise hot-air balloon safari, available as an optional add-on or included depending on the package selected. After the balloon flight, guests enjoy a bush breakfast before continuing their migration-focused game drive.

Because the Great Migration is a natural wildlife event, the exact location of the herds cannot be guaranteed. Our professional safari guides monitor current wildlife movements and adjust the game-drive areas where practical.

This is an excellent choice for travelers who want the experience of a Tanzania safari at a more affordable shared-group price while still enjoying professional guiding and carefully planned accommodation.

Highlights

🐘 Explore Tarangire National Park and its famous elephant herds
🌳 See Tarangire's spectacular baobab landscapes
🦏 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a wildlife-filled game drive
🦁 Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park
🦬 Search for the Great Wildebeest Migration
🦓 Follow wildebeest and zebra herds across the Serengeti plains
🐆 Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas following the migration
🌿 Explore the Southern Serengeti/Ndutu area when seasonal conditions are suitable
🥂 Experience a bush breakfast after your balloon flight
📸 Enjoy excellent wildlife and landscape photography opportunities
🚙 Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

Day 1 :

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your group safari begins with pickup from your hotel in Arusha.

After meeting your professional safari guide and fellow travelers, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park.

The drive takes approximately 2–3 hours.

Upon arrival, enter the park and begin your game drive.

Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population, magnificent baobab trees and beautiful savannah landscapes.

During the game drive, look for:

Elephants
Lions
Leopards
Giraffes
Zebras
Wildebeest
Buffalo
Antelopes
Birds

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic area.

Continue with an afternoon game drive before leaving the park and heading to your lodge or tented camp.

Overnight: Tarangire Area

Day 2 :

Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Today you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.

The crater offers one of Tanzania's highest concentrations of wildlife and provides excellent opportunities to see:

Lions
Elephants
Buffalo
Hippos
Zebras
Wildebeest
Hyenas
Gazelles
Flamingos
Black rhinoceros, with luck

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater experience.

After the game drive, ascend from the crater and continue toward Serengeti National Park.

Enter Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy an en-route game drive as you travel toward your accommodation.

Your guide will begin monitoring wildlife sightings and seasonal migration movements.

Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Day 3 :

Serengeti – Southern Serengeti/Ndutu Migration Tracking

Today is dedicated to the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Wake up early and depart with your group for a full-day game drive.

Instead of following a completely fixed route, your guide will use current wildlife sightings to determine the best areas to explore.

Search for:

Migration

Wildebeest
Zebra
Thomson's gazelles
Other herbivores

Predators

Lions
Cheetahs
Leopards
Hyenas
Jackals

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive.

During December, the migration generally moves toward the southern Serengeti. Depending on the current position of the herds, the guide will gradually position the group toward the Southern Serengeti/Ndutu ecosystem.

Overnight: Serengeti / Southern Serengeti

Day 4 :

Southern Serengeti/Ndutu – Migration & Balloon Safari

This is the highlight of your group safari.

Wake up very early for the optional hot-air balloon safari.

🎈 Serengeti Balloon Safari

Transfer to the balloon launch site before sunrise.

As the sun rises, take to the skies over the Serengeti plains.

From the balloon, enjoy spectacular views of the African landscape and, depending on their location, migrating herds and other wildlife.

After landing, enjoy a traditional bush breakfast before returning to the safari vehicle.

Migration Game Drive

Continue your migration experience with a full-day game drive.

The guide will search for the best available concentration of wildebeest and zebra and look for predators following the herds.

This gives guests the opportunity to experience the Serengeti:

From the air 🎈 + from the ground 🚙

Important: Balloon flights are subject to weather, safety conditions, operational availability and the seasonal launch area.

Overnight: Southern Serengeti/Ndutu

Day 5 :

Final Migration Game Drive – Arusha

Wake up early for your final morning game drive.

Enjoy the last opportunity to search for migrating wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs and other wildlife.

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Arusha.

Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.

Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or evening.

Your 5 Days Tanzania Great Migration Group Safari ends in Arusha.

FAQs

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Is this a private or group safari?

Where does the safari start?

Where does the safari end?

Can I book this safari as a private safari?

Where does the safari start?

Can I book this safari alone?

What happens if the balloon flight is cancelled because of weather?

Is December a good time for this safari?