Hot Air Balloon Experience

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing, begin your scenic drive through the beautiful Tanzanian countryside toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

As you travel, enjoy views of local villages, rolling hills, and the Great Rift Valley landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge near the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you can relax and recover from your journey while enjoying the tranquil surroundings and stunning views.

After an early breakfast, depart from Karatu and journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. En route, pass through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying spectacular views of the crater and the surrounding landscapes before entering the vast Serengeti plains.

As you travel deeper into the park, your safari adventure begins with a game drive, offering excellent opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. The Serengeti’s endless savannahs and rich wildlife make it one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.

Arrive in Central Serengeti in the afternoon and continue with a game drive as you head to your lodge or camp. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the plains before settling in for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Luxury Camp in Central Serengeti

Activities: Scenic drive and afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Drive Time: Approximately 3–4 hours (including game-viewing stops).

Rise before dawn for one of the most memorable experiences of your safari—a Hot Air Balloon Safari over the magnificent Serengeti National Park. As the sun rises over the endless plains, drift silently above the savannah and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the landscape and wildlife below.

After landing, celebrate your flight with a delicious bush breakfast served in the heart of the Serengeti. Following breakfast, continue with a full-day game drive, exploring different areas of the park in search of its incredible wildlife. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other species that call the Serengeti home.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day comes to an end, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Camp in Central Serengeti

Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari, Bush Breakfast, Full-Day Game Drive.

After an early breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti and enjoy a scenic drive toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, descend approximately 600 meters into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries.

The Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its incredible concentration of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino. You may also encounter hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species as you explore this natural wonder.

After enjoying a picnic lunch within the crater, continue your game drive before ascending the crater rim in the afternoon. You will then begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the evening with unforgettable memories of your Tanzanian safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Activities: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Drive Time: Approximately 6–7 hours including game viewing and transfer to Arusha.

End of Safari.