The greatest 8 days Serengeti balloon safari Overview
This Greatest 8 days Serengeti balloon safari is a unique and breathtaking experience that allows you to soar above the iconic landscapes of the Serengeti National Park in a hot air balloon. Drifting gently with the wind, you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the expansive plains, wildlife roaming below, and the stunning sunrise or sunset. It’s a short but magical adventure that provides an unforgettable perspective on the Serengeti’s beauty and wildlife.
Embark on an unforgettable 8 days Serengeti balloon safari and Tanzania wildlife adventure, exploring the stunning landscapes of Lake Manyara, the vast plains of the Serengeti, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, and the diverse Tarangire National Park. Witness the breathtaking beauty of these iconic destinations as you soar high above in a hot air balloon, enjoying panoramic views of the wildlife-rich savannahs and dramatic landscapes below. Encounter a myriad of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes, as well as the incredible spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration. With expert guides and luxurious accommodations, this safari promises an immersive and enchanting journey through Tanzania’s most remarkable wilderness areas.
Departure / Return Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Departure Time
Please arrive at least 2 hours before flight.
Included
- Park fees
- Camp fees
- Rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Not Included
- Both National and International flights
- Medical insurance
- Tips to mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature
The greatest 8 days Serengeti balloon safari itinerary
A full, detailed day-by-day itinerary for the best 8 days Serengeti baloon safari: Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro – Arusha; Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park; Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National park; Day 4 – 5 Serengeti National Park; Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater; Day 7: Tarangire National park; Day 8: Departure – Airport
Day 01:Arrival Kilimanjaro-Arusha
You will be picked up from Arusha airport and taken to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Day 02:Arusha to Lake Manyara National park
Lake Manyara provides a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded here; expect to see more than 100 species in one single day. A narrow belt of acacia woodland is the place for Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions, while sightings of elephants are also possible. Late afternoon drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Day 03:Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO, is home to around 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles, which join in with the annual migrating herds of wildebeest in search of fresh grazing land. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania one of the top safari destinations in Africa. Overnight will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park has spectacular scenery, especially during the Wildebeest Great Migration, which normally starts from late June to September and goes around depending on the nature of the climate. If, by chance, you view the migration while on your balloon the next day, this will be a memorable safari adventure in Africa. Sometimes it is possible to witness predators such as lions, leopards, or cheetahs hunting prey such as antelopes or zebra. Overnight will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Day 05:Serengeti National park
You have the option to do an early morning balloon safari at Serengeti, and this will be followed by another game drive at Serengeti National Park. The balloon safari starts at dawn, around 6:30 a.m., when you will be transferred by our safari vehicle from your accommodation to meet your balloon and pilot in the central Serengeti. At the end of the flight, enjoy a champagne celebration after landing in the African bush. After the celebration, each participant will be awarded a certificate of ballooning in Tanzania, followed by a bush-style continental breakfast before continuing with your next safari activity.
Normally the balloon takes about eight passengers; children under 7 are not allowed, and there is no limitation on the above age as long as you are fit. It is wise to contact your doctor at home if you are having back problems before attempting this safari, as when landing most of the time, you will experience bumping. Conditions are generally favorable year-round in the Serengeti, and flights are available throughout the year depending on the weather.
Day 06:Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through Olduvai Gorge to the site of the Leakey family, where 50 km of fossils were discovered from almost two million years ago. Overnight will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Early morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ and one of Africa’s best wildlife arenas. With a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time, thousands of large mammals can be found here, including elephants, rhinos, and lions. Overnight will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
An early game drive at Tarangire National Park, which is famous for its elephant migration and birds, As this park is slightly off the main safari route, many travellers leave it out in favors of the nearer ones, which leaves major parts of Tarangire untouched. We will head back to Arusha in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your onward flight.
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