7 Days Serengeti Balloon Safari + Tanzania Big Four Parks

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.


🌟 7 Days Balloon Safari Highlights

  • 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


📍 Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

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)


📍 Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park – 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)


📍 Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park

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)


📍 Day 4: Serengeti – Balloon Safari & Game Drives

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


📍 Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti

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


📍 Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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)


📍 Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

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


✅ What’s Included

  • 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


❌ What’s Not Included

  • 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


🎒 What to Bring

  • Warm jacket for early mornings

  • Neutral safari clothing (avoid bright colors)

  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen

  • Camera & binoculars

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Travel documents & medication


💡 Who Is This Safari For?

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


📩 Book Your 7 Days Serengeti Balloon Safari Now

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.

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