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10-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Fly-in Midrange Safari & Hot Air Balloon
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10-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Fly-in Midrange Safari & Hot Air Balloon

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Trip Overview

The 10-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Fly-in Midrange Safari & Hot Air Balloon begins in Arusha and finishes in Mount Kilimanjaro. Its route includes Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Masai Mara, following the destination order and transfers set out in the day-by-day itinerary.

The journey is shaped around a sunrise balloon safari, scheduled domestic flights, and Great Migration wildlife viewing, with each overnight stop positioned for the next stage of the route.

Every safari day brings a different perspective on Tanzania’s landscapes and wildlife. Explore the route below to see how activities, journeys between destinations and overnight stays fit together. Our local team can help you consider seasonal wildlife movements, the time available and accommodation preferences before you make a decision.

Where every day follows the rhythm of the journey
Elephant habitat and baobab landscape in Tarangire National ParkTarangire
Zebra and wildlife habitat inside Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater
Wildebeest moving across the plains of Serengeti National ParkSerengeti
Cheetah in the grasslands of the Serengeti ecosystemSerengeti Wildlife
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Arrival in Arusha – Touchdown in TanzaniaMeet the local team, complete the planned transfer and settle in before the active part of the journey begins.
  • Into the Wild – Drive to Tarangire National ParkExplore Tarangire’s river valley, baobab country and wildlife habitat on a guided game drive.
  • Morning Safari & Highlands Transfer – Tarangire to NgorongoroExplore Tarangire’s river valley, baobab country and wildlife habitat on a guided game drive.
  • Crater Safari & Serengeti Bound – Road Transfer to Central SerengetiDescend into the Ngorongoro Crater for guided wildlife viewing across grassland, woodland and wetland habitats.
  • Central Serengeti Safari – Predator CountryTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • Scenic Transfer to Northern Serengeti – Migration RouteTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha – Touchdown in Tanzania

  • Activity: Arrival
  • Meals Included: Dinner

Meet your Safari Escort representative at the agreed arrival point and continue by private transfer to Masailand Safari Lodge in Arusha. Once you have checked in, use the afternoon to rest after your journey and become familiar with the setting. Your guide will confirm the next morning’s departure time and answer practical questions about the route, luggage and safari days ahead. The evening is free to settle in before the journey into northern Tanzania begins.

Accommodation

Masailand Safari Lodge

Masailand Safari Lodge is an Arusha-area property used as a comfortable staging point before or after safari. Its rooms, gardens and shared facilities provide more space to settle than a brief airport stop, while remaining connected to city services and road transfers. On-site dining supports early departures and relaxed arrival evenings according to the booked meal plan. The lodge’s role in these itineraries is to bridge international or domestic travel with the northern parks without altering the safari route.

LocationArushaStay styleSafari lodge
Day 02

Into the Wild – Drive to Tarangire National Park

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, a lesser-known gem teeming with wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Enjoy an afternoon game drive among towering baobab trees, rolling hills, and the Tarangire River—home to some of Africa’s largest elephant herds. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Serian Tarangire Camp

Serian Tarangire Camp by Acacia Collection is a tented property in Tarangire National Park overlooking the park’s elephant country. Safari tents and central lounge, dining and campfire areas are arranged to preserve the connection with baobab woodland and dry savannah. The in-park setting limits unnecessary transfers between morning and afternoon game drives. It suits routes that want a deeper Tarangire experience before continuing toward Karatu, Ngorongoro or the Serengeti on the northern circuit.

LocationTarangireStay styleTented safari camp
Day 03

Morning Safari & Highlands Transfer – Tarangire to Ngorongoro

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the day with a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active. After breakfast in the bush, drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. As you ascend, the air cools and the views become greener. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Naserian Safari Camp

Naserian Safari Camp is an intimate Acacia Collection camp near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Its highland position keeps guests close to crater access while offering an under-canvas alternative to a larger Karatu hotel. En-suite rooms and central dining and campfire spaces create a compact base for cooler evenings. The camp is particularly useful on routes linking the Serengeti with Ngorongoro, allowing the next day to begin near the conservation area rather than farther down the escarpment.

LocationNgorongoro highlandsStay styleTented safari camp
Day 04

Crater Safari & Serengeti Bound – Road Transfer to Central Serengeti

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife hotspots. You’ll likely encounter black rhinos, lions, elephants, and abundant birdlife. After a picnic lunch, journey into the Serengeti—your first view of the endless plains is unforgettable. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Enkirari Wilderness Camp

Enkirari Wilderness Camp is an under-canvas property in the heart of the central Serengeti. Its location among open plains and scattered acacia keeps guests close to the Seronera region’s varied game-drive circuits. En-suite safari tents, a mess area and campfire space provide the essentials for a comfortable wilderness stay without separating guests from the sounds of the park. The camp is a practical base for consecutive Serengeti days and for routes continuing toward Ngorongoro or the migration regions.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 05

Central Serengeti Safari – Predator Country

  • Activity: Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, explore the Seronera Valley, known for its dense predator population. Track lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs sprinting through tall grass, and herds of herbivores grazing peacefully. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Enkirari Wilderness Camp

Enkirari Wilderness Camp is an under-canvas property in the heart of the central Serengeti. Its location among open plains and scattered acacia keeps guests close to the Seronera region’s varied game-drive circuits. En-suite safari tents, a mess area and campfire space provide the essentials for a comfortable wilderness stay without separating guests from the sounds of the park. The camp is a practical base for consecutive Serengeti days and for routes continuing toward Ngorongoro or the migration regions.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 06

Scenic Transfer to Northern Serengeti – Migration Route

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, begin a scenic game drive through the Serengeti heading north to Kogatende, the best location to view the Great Migration during July–October. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, and big cats along the way. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Enkutoto Migration Camp

Enkutoto Migration Camp is a mobile tented camp that changes location with the seasonal movement of the Great Migration. It operates in northern Serengeti during the river-crossing months and moves to the Ndutu area for the southern calving season. En-suite tents and shared dining and campfire spaces travel with the operation, maintaining a consistent under-canvas stay in each setting. This mobility makes the camp relevant specifically to migration itineraries whose dates determine where the overnight base will be positioned.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 07

Migration Game Drive – River Crossings & Big Predators

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you’ll follow the migration along the Mara River. If you’re lucky, witness wildebeest making their legendary crossings, dodging crocodiles and currents. Your guide will help track movement and position you for the best sightings. Expect plenty of action—and some dramatic scenes. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Enkutoto Migration Camp

Enkutoto Migration Camp is a mobile tented camp that changes location with the seasonal movement of the Great Migration. It operates in northern Serengeti during the river-crossing months and moves to the Ndutu area for the southern calving season. En-suite tents and shared dining and campfire spaces travel with the operation, maintaining a consistent under-canvas stay in each setting. This mobility makes the camp relevant specifically to migration itineraries whose dates determine where the overnight base will be positioned.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 08

Balloon Safari & Full-Day Migration Game Viewing

  • Activity: Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Rise early for your Serengeti Balloon Safari, soaring above the plains as the sunrise casts golden light on the wildlife below. After your champagne bush breakfast, spend the day game driving in search of more migration drama, lions, and cheetahs. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Enkutoto Migration Camp

Enkutoto Migration Camp is a mobile tented camp that changes location with the seasonal movement of the Great Migration. It operates in northern Serengeti during the river-crossing months and moves to the Ndutu area for the southern calving season. En-suite tents and shared dining and campfire spaces travel with the operation, maintaining a consistent under-canvas stay in each setting. This mobility makes the camp relevant specifically to migration itineraries whose dates determine where the overnight base will be positioned.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 09

Morning Game Drive & Flight to Arusha

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a final sunrise game drive in Northern Serengeti. At around 10:30 AM, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha Airport. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Masailand Safari Lodge

Masailand Safari Lodge is an Arusha-area property used as a comfortable staging point before or after safari. Its rooms, gardens and shared facilities provide more space to settle than a brief airport stop, while remaining connected to city services and road transfers. On-site dining supports early departures and relaxed arrival evenings according to the booked meal plan. The lodge’s role in these itineraries is to bridge international or domestic travel with the northern parks without altering the safari route.

LocationArushaStay styleSafari lodge
Day 10

Farewell Tanzania – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Say goodbye to Tanzania with a heart full of memories and a camera full of unforgettable wildlife moments. The day is paced around your confirmed onward schedule, leaving enough time for final preparations and the planned transfer. Your guide will reconfirm the departure point, expected travel time and check-in requirements before setting out. Keep essential documents and valuables accessible during the journey, while the team assists with luggage and routing. The service concludes after you reach the agreed airport, ferry terminal or city drop-off for the next stage of your travels.

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Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • All Park & conservation area entry fees
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Scheduled game drives in all parks and reserves
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent
  • Hot air balloon safari over Serengeti with champagne bush breakfast
  • Scheduled flight from Serengeti to Arusha
  • 9 nights’ midrange accommodation (lodge & tented camps)
  • All meals during safari (B, L, D)
  • Bottled water & soft drinks during game drives
  • All airport and airstrip transfers
Not included

Additional costs

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages (unless specified)
  • Optional add-ons or activities not listed
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
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10 days / 9 nights. The day-by-day itinerary shows where each overnight falls. Check arrival and departure flight times before arranging onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer a slower pace or an extra night.

From $6,910 per person. Ask for a quote for your dates and group size. The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, room choice and any flights or extras. Request a written breakdown of park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Arusha – Serene gateway town nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Tarangire National Park – Elephant paradise dotted with ancient baobabs, Ngorongoro Crater – Lush volcanic caldera rich with wildlife, Central & Northern Serengeti – Dramatic Wildebeest Migration, Karatu Highlands (optional) – A peaceful retreat near Ngorongoro, Arusha Airport & Kilimanjaro Airport – For smooth arrival and departure logistics

Masailand Safari Lodge, Serian Tarangire Camp by Acacia Collection, Naserian Safari Camp, Enkirari Wilderness Camp (Central Serengeti), Enkirari Wilderness Camp, Enkutoto Migration Camp. Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location, meal plan and any proposed alternative in writing before paying a deposit.