6-Day Serengeti Balloon Safari & Big Five Tanzania Adventure
A Classic Safari with a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
This journey combines Tanzania’s most iconic parks with one unforgettable highlight — a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti.
From the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, and into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, this itinerary is designed to deliver maximum wildlife, variety, and experience.
You’ll track the Big Five, witness predator action, and float silently above the Serengeti at sunrise — one of the most exclusive safari experiences in Africa
- 🎈 Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti (bucket-list experience)
- 🦁 High chances of seeing the Big Five
- 🐘 Tarangire’s massive elephant herds & baobabs
- 🌄 Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s wildlife paradise
- 🦩 Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions & flamingos
- 🛖 Carefully selected mid-range lodges with premium feel
Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
You’ll be picked up at 8:30 am from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive.
Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park, famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa.
Here, you may see lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalos, oryx, elands, giraffes, and zebras.
Post the game drive, you will head to your lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 – Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel amid the never-ending plain grasslands.
The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.
A picnic lunch will be taken during the game drive.
The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay in your camp with beautiful sunset views across the plains.
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
Meals: All meals included
Day 3 – Full-Day in Serengeti National Park
You’ll begin your full-day game drive by 8 AM after a filling breakfast.
Today, you will explore the central Serengeti — particularly the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. The Seronera River acts as a permanent water source, attracting a wide variety of animals throughout the year.
The region is especially famous for its large lion population, and you may witness fascinating predator interactions as prides compete and hunt.
Alongside lions, expect to see elephants, buffalo, and numerous bird species.
After a full day of exploration and a picnic lunch, you will return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
Meals: All meals included
Day 4 – Serengeti Balloon Safari & Transfer to Ngorongoro
You’ll wake up early in the morning and begin your day with tea or coffee before heading out for your hot air balloon safari.
As the sun rises over the Serengeti, you will float silently above the plains, witnessing wildlife from a completely unique perspective — one of the most unforgettable experiences in Africa.
After landing, you will continue with a game drive, where early morning hours offer excellent chances to see predators in action.
Later in the day, you will begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way.
By evening, you will arrive at your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals: All meals included
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After breakfast, your safari guide will drive you to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend over 600 meters into the crater for game viewing.
This unique ecosystem is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, hippos, elephants, and a dense population of predators such as lions and hyenas.
You will visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake that attracts flamingos and other birdlife.
After your game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals: All meals included
Day 6 – Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Your final day begins after breakfast as you head toward Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive.
As you enter the park, lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees set the scene. During your drive, you may encounter buffalo, giraffes, baboons, and blue monkeys.
Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, though sightings require some luck.
In the right season, the lake’s shoreline turns pink with flamingos.
By mid-afternoon, you will return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Why This Safari Stands Out
Ideal for travelers wanting more than a standard safari
Includes a rare hot air balloon safari
Combines all major Northern Circuit highlights
Strong balance of wildlife + experience + value
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Inclusive
– All Park fees
– All activities
– All accommodation
– All Camping equipment
– A professional driver / guide
– All transportation
– All Taxes/VAT
– All-round trip airport transfer
– All Meals (3 meals a day)
– Drinking water and Wine
– Free Day tour on Request
Exclusive.
– All things of a personal nature
– Tips and gratitude for the driver Guide
– Travel insurance
– Visas
– International flights
Why Us?
– Everyone gets a window seat
– Free Airport pick up and drop off
– Free Accommodation 2 nights
– 6 hours of game drive, NOT 5 HOURS
– Wine during Dinner
– Max of 6 people in the group, not 7 people!
– Free insect repellent on request!
– Private tent or room, no sharing (on request).
– Our jeeps have electricity sockets and a refrigerator.
– Great care for you, advice to Zanzibar
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