9 Days Serengeti Balloon Discovery

ITINERARY

OVERVIEW

Discover Tanzania’s top national parks on this 9-day safari, highlighted by a stunning hot air balloon experience over the Serengeti.

The journey starts in Arusha, then continues to Tarangire National Park, known for its baobab trees and elephants. Visit Lake Manyara with its tree-climbing lions and colorful birdlife, then explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five.

Spend days in the Serengeti National Park, where endless plains are filled with wildlife. The highlight is a sunrise balloon flight—floating over the savannah followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

End the trip with a relaxed return to Arusha, filled with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and beauty.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy dinner and relax as you prepare for your safari adventure.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, home to diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch, then head to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Visit a Maasai village (optional) before reaching your lodge on the crater rim. Enjoy panoramic views and an evening at leisure.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Serengeti National Park

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot rhinos, lions, and hippos before continuing to the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Central Serengeti Game Drives

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains, teeming with wildlife and big cats. Return to camp for dinner under the stars.

Day 7: Serengeti Balloon Safari & Game Drive

Before dawn, enjoy a hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Continue with a full-day game drive and relax at your lodge in the evening.

Day 8: Serengeti – Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive before traveling to Karatu. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Karatu – Arusha / Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch and last-minute shopping before your transfer to the airport for departure.

End of Safari

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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

✅INCLUSIONS

✅ Accommodation as per itinerary
✅ Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✅ All National Park entry fees
✅ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
✅ Unlimited game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle
✅ Bottled drinking water during safari
✅ Airport pick-up and drop-off
✅ Government taxes & levies
✅ Wildlife conservation fees
✅ Full vehicle insurance
✅ Safari briefings before each tour
✅ Emergency medical evacuation cover (AMREF/Flying Doctors)
✅ Complimentary binoculars in vehicle
✅ Guaranteed window seat for every guest

❌ EXCLUSIONS

❌ International flights
❌ Visa fees
❌ Travel & medical insurance
❌ Tips & gratuities to driver/guide and lodge staff
❌ Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless stated)
❌ Laundry services at lodges/hotels
❌ Telephone calls & internet usage not included in package
❌ Items of personal nature (souvenirs, etc.)
❌ Optional cultural visits (e.g., Maasai village)
❌ Hot air balloon safari (unless added)
❌ Domestic flights (if not in package)
❌ Early check-in & late check-out at hotels
❌ Extra meals not specified in itinerary
❌ Any other activity not mentioned in inclusions

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