Balloon Safari
3 Days safari Serengeti and Ngorongoro
$1700-1800 USD
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Safari summary
This 3-day safari offers an unforgettable wildlife and nature experience in Tanzania’s most iconic destinations: Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Guests embark on a journey from Arusha through scenic landscapes and Maasai villages to the vast Serengeti plains, renowned for its high concentration of wildlife.
The safari includes morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti, providing opportunities to witness the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, and diverse bird species. On the final day, travelers descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera, for a full-day game drive amidst one of the densest wildlife populations on Earth.
Accommodations range from luxury lodges to tented camps, ensuring comfort amidst the wilderness. The itinerary is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and travelers seeking a concise yet immersive safari experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hot air balloons
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha → Serengeti National
The adventure begins early in the morning with departure from Arusha, heading northwest toward the Serengeti. The route passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering sweeping views of the highlands and opportunities to spot grazing wildlife along the way. Travelers may also glimpse traditional Maasai villages, giving a touch of cultural experience to the journey.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
Day 2 is dedicated entirely to Serengeti exploration. Guests rise early for a sunrise game drive, capturing the park’s most active wildlife hours, often witnessing predators on the hunt and animals at their most energetic.
Day 3: Serengeti → Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, the safari departs the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, driving through scenic highlands and stopping for photos along the way. Guests then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest inactive volcanic calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is a wildlife haven, with black rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and more concentrated in a relatively small area, allowing for unparalleled observation.
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