8 Days Serengeti Hot Air Balloon

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, where you may spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or similar

Highlight: Game drive in a less crowded park with beautiful scenery

What to Expect: Wildlife viewing in a peaceful savannah environment

Depart for Lake Manyara National Park after breakfast. Explore this compact but diverse park known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests. Enjoy a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge near Karatu.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge (Luxury)

Highlights: Flamingos, hot springs, diverse birdlife

What to expect: Beautiful scenery, unique sightings

After an early breakfast, depart for the Serengeti via the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy a game drive en route as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti. Spot a variety of wildlife and settle into your camp for the night.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (Luxury)

Highlights: En route game drives, wildebeest, big cats

What to expect: Vast plains, rich wildlife viewing

Today starts early with a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti at sunrise – a magical and unforgettable experience. Soar over the plains as wildlife roam below, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Later, continue with a full-day game drive exploring the central Serengeti’s rich ecosystems.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Highlights: Hot air balloon, champagne breakfast, big game sightings

What to expect: Unmatched views, exclusive wildlife encounters

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, stop at a Maasai village for cultural interaction. Arrive at the lodge on the crater rim for stunning sunset views.

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Highlights: Scenic drive, cultural visit, crater rim sunset

What to expect: Culture and panoramic vistas

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a dense population of wildlife including rhinos, lions, hippos, and flamingos. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, drive back to Arusha for your final night.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Gran Meliá Arusha

Highlights: Ngorongoro Big Five, crater lake views

What to expect: Compact yet incredibly rich game viewing

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and relax at the lodge or take a short town tour or visit local markets before your transfer to the airport.

Highlights: Souvenir shopping, relaxation

What to expect: Smooth wrap-up of an unforgettable adventure