Wildebeest Mating Season Migration Safari

Tarangire National Park 

After breakfast at the lodge, it’s time to depart Arusha and drive towards Tarangire National Park, which is one of Northern Tanzania’s underrated gems. It’s home to huge herds of elephants, wildebeest, zebra and giraffe, as well as buffalo and a healthy population of big cats. Enjoy the picturesque views across the Tarangire River during a picnic lunch, then continue to The Manor Ngorongoro for the night near Ngorongoro Crater.

Lake Manyara National Park 

After breakfast at your lodge, drive towards Lake Manyara National Park, which was hailed by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I have ever seen”. Go in search of the park’s unique tree-climbing lions and the pink flamingos that cluster on the lake shores, as well as hippos and myriad other big game species. In the afternoon, continue to your lodge for a stroll around the picturesque grounds or embark on a hike to a nearby coffee plantation. Overnight The Manor Ngorongoro.

Ngorongoro Crater 

Following breakfast, you’ll travel to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s renowned for its natural beauty. Descend into the crater to spot some of its 25,000 wildlife species and myriad birdlife, with the towering walls of this volcanic caldera acting as a natural enclosure. Spend the afternoon exploring the crater’s dense forests, sprawling grasslands and large soda lake before returning to your accommodation for the night.

Begin the day with a visit to one of the Maasai communities in the Ngorongoro Highlands to learn about their traditional lifestyle. Isolated from the standard tourist circuit, you’ll experience an authentic cultural tour before driving to your lodge in the Serengeti while spotting giraffes, leopards and wildebeest en route. 

Begin the day getting a bird’s eye view of the Serengeti landscapes during an early morning hot air balloon safari. Slowly float above the wildlife-dotted plains as the sun illuminates the landscape with the day’s first rays, then travel into the heart of the wilderness for a champagne breakfast.   Alternatively, you can embark on a game drive towards the western Serengeti, tracking the wildebeest migration en route. Witness large numbers of species quenching their thirst along the banks of the Grumeti River, with dinner served in the bush one evening.