4 days Serengeti Balloon Safari

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$1120.00

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Overview

Experience the Serengeti like never before on a 4-day Serengeti Balloon Safari. This unforgettable adventure combines the thrill of a hot air balloon ride over the iconic Serengeti plains with exciting game drives and up-close encounters with wildlife. Whether you’re soaring above herds of wildebeest or watching lions in action, this safari offers a luxurious yet adventurous experience.

Tour Plan

Morning:
Arrive at
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha. You will be picked up by your guide and transferred to the Serengeti National Park via a scenic drive. Depending on your choice of accommodation, you may stop for a picnic lunch or a short break on the way.

Lunch:
Enjoy a packed lunch or dine at a local lodge on the way to Serengeti.

Afternoon:
Arrive at your
Serengeti lodge or luxury tented camp and check in. Take some time to relax and freshen up before your first game drive. Serengeti’s vast plains are home to a diverse range of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and elephants.

Game Drive Highlights:

  • Explore the Serengeti and spot wildlife in the late afternoon when animals are more active.
  • Look out for predators like lions and leopards as well as large herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Evening:
Enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge or camp while watching the African sunset. Relax and unwind as you prepare for the balloon ride the next day.

Accommodation: Luxury tented camp or lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Early Morning:
Wake up before dawn for your
Serengeti Balloon Safari. After a light breakfast, head to the launch site for your hot air balloon ride. As you ascend into the morning sky, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Serengeti plains, with wildlife scattered below, including herds of wildebeest and elephants. The early morning light provides excellent photo opportunities, especially during the Great Migration (depending on the season).

Balloon Safari Highlights:

  • A one-hour hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti.
  • Witness wildlife from the sky, including predators, large herbivores, and birds.
  • Champagne toast and a celebratory breakfast after landing in the Serengeti.

Mid-Morning:
After the balloon safari, head back to your lodge or camp for a full breakfast and some relaxation.

Afternoon:
Set off on a
game drive through the Serengeti to explore different regions of the park. The Serengeti is known for its rich biodiversity, and you'll have the opportunity to spot the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, and a variety of bird species.

Game Drive Highlights:

  • Serengeti’s famous wildebeest migration (if traveling in the right season).
  • Large predator populations, including lions and cheetahs.
  • Birdwatching with a focus on raptors and migratory species.

Evening:
Enjoy a relaxed evening at your lodge or camp. You can either enjoy a sundowner at the lodge or take a short evening game drive.

Accommodation: Luxury tented camp or lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning:
After breakfast, head out for another
game drive in Serengeti. Explore new areas of the park to spot wildlife that you might have missed on previous drives. Serengeti is a large park, and different regions offer varying wildlife experiences.

Game Drive Highlights:

  • Explore Seronera (Central Serengeti), known for its high concentration of wildlife.
  • Visit the Serengeti kopjes (rocky outcrops) where lions and leopards often reside.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Serengeti plains.

Lunch:
Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park or at your lodge.

Afternoon:
Take the opportunity to experience the local
Maasai culture. Visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about the traditional way of life, their customs, and their relationship with the Serengeti ecosystem. This cultural experience provides an insight into the lives of one of East Africa’s most famous tribes.

Evening:
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner, and unwind after an exciting day of game drives and cultural exploration.

Accommodation: Luxury tented camp or lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning:
After breakfast, enjoy a
final game drive in Serengeti before heading back to Arusha or your next destination. This is a great opportunity to see any wildlife you may have missed during the previous days.

Game Drive Highlights:

  • Final opportunity for predator sightings and grazing herbivores.
  • Visit areas of the park you haven’t yet explored.

Lunch:
Stop for a picnic lunch en route to the airstrip or lodge.

Afternoon:
You will be transferred to
Seronera Airstrip or another nearby airstrip for your flight back to Arusha (if applicable). Alternatively, if you are continuing with a longer safari, you will be transferred to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

This 4-day Serengeti Balloon Safari gives you the unique opportunity to view Serengeti’s incredible wildlife from both the sky and the ground. Combine exhilarating balloon safaris with classic game drives and an enriching cultural experience for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Let me know if you need any more details or modifications!

Prices

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Price/Day $450 $420 $350 $300 $280

Included/Excluded

  • 3 Nights’ accommodation in a luxury tented camp or lodge in Serengeti
  • 4x4 safari vehicle for game drives
  • Serengeti Balloon Safari with Champagne toast & breakfast
  • Cultural Maasai village visit
  • Game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • All meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Park entry fees
  • Transfer to/from Serengeti
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages & tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g., additional balloon rides, spa treatments)
  • Travel insurance

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    100

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