Serengeti
Why Serengeti stays with you
The Serengeti is the safari of your imagination: grass plains running to the horizon, lion prides dozing on kopjes, and — for much of the year — the slow thunder of two million migrating animals.
It rewards time. A day shows you wildlife; three days show you drama. Our guides know which corner of this vast ecosystem is alive in any given week, and that knowledge is the difference between watching and witnessing.
Highlights
- The Great Migration river crossings (June – September in the north)
- Calving season on the southern plains (January – March)
- Big cats: the densest lion population in Africa
- Hot air balloon safaris at first light
- Kopjes — granite islands where leopards rest
Best time to visit
- June – October
Dry season; migration in the north, classic game viewing
- January – March
Calving season in the south; predators everywhere
- April – May
Green season; fewer visitors, dramatic skies, lower rates
Journeys through Serengeti
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Serengeti Balloon Safari
“Drift above the wild, witness the Serengeti awaken.”
View the endless plains of the Serengeti from the sky. Soar silently above the vast savannah at sunrise, watch wildlife from the air, admire breathtaking landscapes and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why choose a balloon safari?
- Spectacular sunrise views over the Serengeti
- A unique aerial perspective of wildlife and landscapes
- A peaceful and magical experience
- Excellent opportunities for photography
- A celebratory champagne toast upon landing
- A luxurious bush breakfast in the wilderness
What to expect
Early morning departure
Transfer from your lodge or camp to the launch site before dawn.
Balloon flight
Roughly 50 minutes to an hour of flight time, depending on weather and wind.
Wildlife viewing
The chance to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest herds and hippos from the air.
Bush breakfast
A champagne celebration followed by a delicious breakfast in the wilderness.
Best time for a balloon safari
- Central Serengeti
- Excellent throughout the year
- Southern Serengeti
- Best during calving season (December–March)
- Western Corridor
- Best from May–July
- Northern Serengeti
- Excellent during the migration river-crossing season (July–October)
“Your journey, your way.”
Advance booking is recommended. Rates are indicative and subject to change based on operator tariffs, travel dates and availability. Please contact us for the latest pricing.
Dreaming of Serengeti?
Tell us your dates and we will sketch a journey through it — tailored, personal, and entirely yours.
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