10 Days Migration Safari with Flight & Balloon

Duration

10 Days 9 Nights
From $7,450
/ Person
  • Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
  • Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  • Hotel, Lodges & Camps
  • 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
  • English
  • Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)

Overview

This is a once-in-a-lifetime journey across Tanzania’s most legendary landscapes—designed for travelers who want to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, enjoy flying from Serengeti to Arusha and experience the breathtaking Serengeti Balloon Safari. From the baobab-dotted valleys of Tarangire to the Ngorongoro Crater and the predator-rich plains of Serengeti, this itinerary combines thrilling wildlife moments with ease, style, and comfort. Enjoy midrange boutique camps and lodges, private guiding throughout, and time-saving domestic flights that maximize your time in the wild.

Places You'll Explore

  • 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

Tour Itinerary

  • Travel Time: Approx. 1 hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Highlights: Airport meet & greet, tranquil garden retreat

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be welcomed by your private safari guide and transferred to a peaceful lodge on the outskirts of Arusha. Relax among lush greenery and enjoy your first taste of Tanzanian hospitality.

Accommodation: Acacia Retreat Arusha

  • Travel Time: 2.5–3 hours drive
  • Highlights: Afternoon game drive, baobabs, elephants, and cats

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.
Accommodation: Serian Tarangire Camp by Acacia Collection

  • Travel Time: Morning game drive, followed by 3–3.5 hour transfer
  • Highlights: Early safari, picnic lunch, crater highlands

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. Settle into your lodge on the crater rim or nearby, with sweeping views and cool breezes.

Accommodation: Naserian Safari Camp

  • Travel Time: Crater game drive + 5–6 hour scenic road transfer
  • Highlights: Sunrise descent into Ngorongoro Crater, Big Five sightings

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.
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp (Central Serengeti)

  • Travel Time: Within the park
  • Highlights: Full-day game drive, lions, cheetahs, kopjes, golden plains

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. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and return to camp as the sun sets.

Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp

  • Travel Time: Approx. 4–5 hour drive with game viewing
  • Highlights: En-route game drive, arrival in Migration corridor near Mara River

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.

Accommodation: Olturoto Migration Camp

  • Travel Time: Within the park
  • Highlights: Wildebeest crossings, crocodiles, lions, vast herds

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.

Accommodation: Olturoto Migration Camp

  • Travel Time: Within the park
  • Highlights: Sunrise hot air balloon, champagne breakfast, wildlife-packed day

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.

Accommodation: Olturoto Migration Camp

  • Travel Time: Morning game drive + 1.5-hour scheduled flight
  • Highlights: Last Serengeti game drive, scenic flight over the plains, relaxing in Arusha

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. Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to a quiet lodge where you can rest and reflect on your epic journey.
Accommodation: Acacia Retreat Arusha

  • Travel Time: Approx. 1.5 hour
  • Highlights: Private transfer for your flight home

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.

Price Includes

  • 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

Price Excludes

  • 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.)

Pricing Description

No. of PaxSolo 23456
Price pp sharing$10,210$7,450$6,790$6,450$6,210$5,990

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