This 7 Days Serengeti Balloon Safari is the ultimate way to experience Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. You’ll explore four famous parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti — while enjoying game drives, scenic views, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains.
Stay in luxury tented camps and lodges, travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser, and capture unforgettable moments on this fully guided safari adventure.
Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
Magical Serengeti sunrise balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast
6 nights in luxury tented camps/lodges
Big Five sightings and (seasonally) the Great Migration
Scenic drives through the Rift Valley & crater highlands
Optional fly-in/out upgrade for Serengeti
🛑 Parks Visited: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
🕐 Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and giant baobab trees. Enjoy a scenic game drive, then head to your lodge in Karatu.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Midrange/luxury lodge (Karatu)
Spend the day exploring Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-filled lake, and lush groundwater forests. Return to Karatu for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same lodge (Karatu)
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and into Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife along the way. Arrive in central Serengeti (Seronera) for an afternoon game drive before settling into your camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tented safari camp (Serengeti)
Wake before dawn for your hot air balloon safari:
Watch the sunrise from the sky as you float above the Serengeti plains
Land to a traditional champagne bush breakfast
Continue with game drives spotting lions, cheetahs, wildebeest & more
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same camp
Spend the full day exploring new areas of Serengeti. Depending on the season, follow the Great Migration or track the Big Five in Seronera Valley. Optional Maasai cultural visit in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same camp or transfer to another Serengeti region
Enjoy a final morning drive in Serengeti, then exit toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional). Arrive at your lodge overlooking the crater rim.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge (Ngorongoro)
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and massive lion prides. Enjoy a half-day game drive, then return to Arusha or drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari
Serengeti hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast
6 nights in luxury/midrange camps and lodges
Game drives in all parks with a professional safari guide
4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof & window seat guarantee
All park entry, crater, and balloon permit fees
All meals on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Bottled water on game drives
Airport/hotel transfers in Arusha
International flights
Travel insurance, visas
Tips for guides, balloon crew & camp staff
Soft/alcoholic drinks (except at bush breakfast)
Optional cultural visits or upgrades
Personal expenses
Warm jacket for early mornings
Neutral safari clothing (avoid bright colors)
Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Camera & binoculars
Comfortable walking shoes
Travel documents & medication
The 7 Days Serengeti Balloon Safari is perfect for:
Couples & honeymooners
Wildlife lovers and first-time safari travelers
Families seeking comfort & adventure
Bucket-list travelers who want both land & air experiences
Anyone looking to explore Tanzania’s top 4 parks in one go
This safari is limited to small group and private departures — early booking is essential to secure balloon space.
📞 Contact us today to reserve your 7 Days Serengeti Balloon Safari — your all-in-one journey through Tanzania’s wild beauty.