9 Day Tanzania Safari – Highlights, Balloon & Crater

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at TBA, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your accommodation. After check-in, you'll have time to relax and settle in. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner followed by a pre-safari briefing to prepare you for the exciting journey ahead. Overnight stay at your lodge.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Under the Shades Safari Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge
High – End Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha

We depart early in the morning from Arusha and head towards Lake Manyara National Park, covering approximately 125 kilometers in about 2 hours. Upon arrival, we embark on game drives and exploration of the park, renowned for its lush scenery, tree-climbing lions, and diverse birdlife. A packed lunch will be enjoyed amidst the beautiful surroundings of the park. In the late afternoon, after the game drive, we proceed to the nearby town of Mto wa Mbu, located just 5 minutes from the Manyara gate. Here, we immerse ourselves in cultural exploration, visiting local farms, sampling traditional cuisine, and learning about the rich cultural diversity of the town, home to over 120 different tribes. Later, we continue our journey, ascending the scenic Rift Valley escarpment wall as we make our way to the Crater Highlands. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at a lodge or camp, surrounded by the stunning highland landscapes.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
High – End Accommodation: The Manor Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast, we depart from the Crater Highlands and make our way to the central part of Serengeti National Park. The journey covers approximately 200 kilometers and takes around 5 to 6 hours, including game viewing along the way. Our route passes through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering breathtaking landscapes and a chance to spot wildlife even before reaching Serengeti. With packed lunches provided, we continue the drive as the scenery transitions from the highlands to the endless plains of the Serengeti. Upon entering the park, we begin game drives en route, witnessing the incredible diversity of wildlife that the Serengeti is famous for, including large herds of wildebeest, zebras, predators, and a variety of bird species. By late afternoon, we arrive at your special camp or lodge in the central Serengeti, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay under the vast African skies.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Sounds of Nature Tented Camp
High – End Accommodation: Dunia Camp

Wake up before sunrise for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the Central Serengeti. Float peacefully above the endless plains as the sun rises over the horizon, revealing breathtaking landscapes and wildlife moving freely across the savannah. After landing, enjoy a special bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness. Continue with a game drive through the wildlife‑rich Seronera Valley, famous for its impressive concentration of predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Explore the open grasslands and dramatic granite kopjes while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other remarkable wildlife.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Hot air balloon safari – a once‑in‑a‑lifetime sunrise flight over the Serengeti with a champagne bush breakfast.
· Aerial views of the savannah – a perspective few ever experience.
· Wildlife from above – watch herds, predators, and rivers unfold beneath you.
· Full‑day game drive – continue exploring the Seronera Valley after your flight.
· Exceptional predator sightings – lions, cheetahs, and leopards – the Serengeti’s big cats are always a highlight
Mid – Range Accommodation: Sounds of Nature Tented Camp
High – End Accommodation: Dunia Camp

you will spend the entire day immersed in the wildlife-rich heart of the Central Serengeti, known for its vast savannahs and high concentrations of predators and grazing animals. After an early breakfast, you'll set off for full-day game drives, exploring various regions of the Seronera Valley—home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and a wealth of other wildlife. You'll cover approximately 80 to 120 kilometers throughout the day, depending on animal sightings and routes, which translates to 6 to 8 hours of game viewing with stops. A packed lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic picnic site within the park, allowing you to relax and take in the spectacular surroundings. In the late afternoon, you'll return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the day's unforgettable safari experiences.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Sounds of Nature Tented Camp
High – End Accommodation: Dunia Camp

After an early breakfast and checking out of your lodge, we embark on our final game drive in the breathtaking Central Serengeti. This region is renowned for its vast plains teeming with wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. We spend the entire day exploring its diverse landscapes and observing the incredible wildlife interactions. In the late afternoon, after enjoying a scenic picnic lunch, we begin our journey to Karatu in the Crater Highlands, covering approximately 200 km in about 4-5 hours. As we ascend into the lush, rolling hills, the scenery shifts from open savannah to verdant highlands. We arrive in the evening, just in time for a well-deserved dinner and an overnight stay in Karatu, preparing for the next adventure.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
High – End Accommodation: The Manor Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast, we depart for an exciting exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most remarkable wildlife destinations in Africa. Covering 260 square kilometers, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. As we descend 600 meters into the crater, we’ll witness its breathtaking landscapes, from lush grasslands to acacia forests and soda lakes teeming with flamingos.
By midday, we take a break in a designated relaxation area within the crater, where we enjoy our picnic lunch while surrounded by stunning scenery and the sounds of nature. In the late afternoon, we ascend from the crater, covering approximately 25 km (about 1 hour drive) back to our lodge in Karatu. Upon arrival, we unwind with dinner and settle in for an overnight stay, reflecting on the day's incredible wildlife encounters.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
High – End Accommodation: The Manor Ngorongoro

After breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park, a drive of approximately 150 kilometers taking around 3 hours. Known for its iconic baobab trees, vast savannah landscapes, and large herds of elephants, Tarangire offers a truly unique safari experience. With packed lunch provided, we spend the full day enjoying game drives throughout the park, exploring its diverse habitats and observing a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species drawn to the Tarangire River. In the late afternoon, after a fulfilling day of exploration, we proceed to our special camp where a delicious dinner awaits. You'll spend the night under the starlit African sky, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Spring Camp
High – End Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops

We wake up early in the heart of Tarangire National Park, ready to join private game drives and further exploration of this remarkable park. The early morning hours offer the best chances to witness wildlife at its most active—elephants moving through the misty savannah, predators on the hunt, and various bird species starting their day. As we traverse different parts of the park, you’ll have opportunities to soak in the tranquil beauty of Tarangire unique landscapes and spot any wildlife you may have missed the day before.
In the late afternoon, we check out of the park and begin our drive back to Arusha, covering approximately 120 kilometers in about 2.5 to 3 hours. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in time to catch your international flight onward, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.