7-day Greatest Serengeti Balloon Safari in Tanzania.
Overview
Experience the ultimate Serengeti adventure with this 7-day safari, featuring luxury lodges, thrilling game drives, and an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti. Witness the Great Migration, encounter the Big Five, and explore the breathtaking landscapes of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Tour Plan
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you’ll be greeted by a guide.
- Transfer to Arusha, a gateway city for safaris, and check into a luxury lodge or hotel.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch and relax at your accommodation, taking in the beautiful Briefing session with your guide about the upcoming safari.
- Optional city tour to explore Arusha’s cultural sites and markets.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Arusha Luxury Lodge (e.g., Arusha Coffee Lodge)
- After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2-hour drive).
- Enjoy your first game drive, exploring the park’s vast landscapes and spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras.
- Lunch at a scenic picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River, known for attracting large herds of wildlife.
- Continue your game drive, visiting the famous Baobab trees and searching for the elusive leopards and cheetahs.
- Drive to Karatu, near Ngorongoro, and check into a luxury lodge.
- Enjoy a delightful dinner and unwind.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Karatu (e.g., Kitela Lodge)
- After an early breakfast, drive towards Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- En route, stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for stunning panoramic views.
- Enter Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park, and enjoy an exciting game drive in the Central Serengeti.
- Lunch at a designated picnic site in the park.
- Continue the safari as the sun sets, increasing the chances of spotting predators on the hunt.
- Arrive at your luxury tented camp and enjoy a bush dinner under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti (e.g., Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge)
- Wake up before dawn for a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti.
- Float above the endless plains, watching the Great Migration, herds of elephants, and lions from above.
- Upon landing, celebrate with a champagne breakfast in the wilderness.
- Full-day game drive in the Serengeti, focusing on the migration routes.
- Spot thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, along with predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
- Picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti.
- Return to the camp and relax around a bonfire.
- Enjoy a delicious bush dinner under the African sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
- After breakfast, enjoy one last game drive in the Serengeti before heading towards Ngorongoro.
- Stop at a Maasai village en route to learn about their traditions, lifestyle, and culture.
- Arrive at your luxury lodge near Ngorongoro and enjoy a relaxed lunch.
- Free time to unwind at the lodge, take a nature walk, or enjoy the stunning crater views.
- Dinner at the lodge, with a Maasai dance performance (optional).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Ngorongoro (e.g., Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge)
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations.
- Witness an abundance of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, hippos, elephants, and buffaloes.
- Enjoy a picnic breakfast by the hippo pool.
- Continue exploring the crater, spotting rare animals and breathtaking landscapes.
- Drive back to Karatu in the late afternoon.
- Check into your lodge and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Karatu
- Visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flamingo populations.
- Enjoy a short game drive, spotting elephants, baboons, and hippos.
- Lunch at a scenic picnic site overlooking the lake.
- Drive back to Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (departure day)
Why Choose This Safari?
✔ Hot Air Balloon Adventure – Experience Serengeti from a breathtaking aerial view.
✔ Luxury Accommodation – Stay in the finest lodges and tented camps.
✔ Big Five & Great Migration – Witness Africa’s most iconic wildlife.
✔ Expert Guides & Private Safari – Personalized experience with knowledgeable guides.
This 7-day Serengeti Balloon Safari combines adventure, luxury, and breathtaking wildlife encounters, making it the ultimate Tanzania safari experience! 🚀🐘🎈
Prices
| Quantity | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3-5 PAX | 6-10 PAX | 10+ PAX |
| Price/Day | $450 | $420 | $350 | $300 | $280 |
Included/Excluded
- 6 nights luxury lodge/tented camp accommodation
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Private safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide
- Serengeti hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
- All park fees and crater fees
- Maasai village visit
- Bottled water & soft drinks during the safari
- Airport transfers
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, drinks, optional activities)
