Hot Air Balloon Safari Tanzania – 6-Day Luxury Safari

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

After an early breakfast, your safari adventure begins! You'll depart from your accommodation and drive approximately 120 km (around 2 hours) to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Spend the day exploring the park's scenic landscapes and enjoying thrilling game drives, with a packed lunch provided to maximize your time in the wild. In the late afternoon, you'll check out of Tarangire and continue your journey, zigzagging up the dramatic Rift Valley wall towards the Crater Highlands. The drive to your lodge in the Crater Highlands covers about 150 km (roughly 3 hours). Upon arrival, settle in, savor a hearty dinner, and unwind overnight, surrounded by the cool, elevated atmosphere of the highlands.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
High – End Accommodation: The Manor Ngorongoro

You will depart early in the morning for a cultural exploration in Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant town known for its rich cultural diversity and local traditions. Here, you will have the opportunity to interact with different ethnic communities, visit local markets, see traditional banana plantations, and learn about local craftsmanship, offering a unique glimpse into the daily life of Tanzanian people. By early afternoon, you will enter Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive with a picnic lunch. This beautiful park is famous for its breathtaking scenery, lush groundwater forests, and diverse wildlife. The alkaline Lake Manyara itself attracts thousands of flamingos, while the surrounding park is home to elephants, giraffes, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. As you drive through the park, you will witness the incredible variety of birdlife and stunning landscapes that make this a must-visit destination. In the late afternoon, drive back to crater highlands for dinner and overnight.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
High – End Accommodation: The Manor Ngorongoro

Starts early with a departure to Central Serengeti [approx. 335 km, 7-8 hours driving time, including stops and game drives]. The journey traverses the scenic Crater Highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering glimpses of breathtaking landscapes. The day is primarily dedicated to game drives and exploration within Central Serengeti. A packed lunch will be enjoyed en route, with dinner and overnight at your camp, nestled within the heart of the park.
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

Begins with an early breakfast and a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Crater [approx. 180 km, 3-4 hours driving time], a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This natural wonder is a massive caldera, a collapsed volcano, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, often referred to as "Africa's Garden of Eden." The day includes a descent into the crater floor for a unique game drive experience, accompanied by a picnic lunch amidst this breathtaking landscape. Late afternoon sees the ascent back up the crater rim, followed by a drive back to Arusha [approx. 3 hrs 37 min, 214.5 km] for your international flight onward.