Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Fly-in Safari with Balloon Ride

3 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly in Safari From Zanzibar

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Float over the Serengeti on a sunrise hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
02 Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest during full-day game drives
03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and abundant wildlife
04 Enjoy direct flights from Zanzibar and two nights' accommodation inside Serengeti National Park

Embark on a thrilling 3-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to explore Tanzania's iconic Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Fly directly to the Serengeti for immersive game drives, then float above the plains on a sunrise hot-air balloon safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive, where you may spot the Big Five, hippos, and flamingos around the soda lake. This private safari combines breathtaking landscapes, remarkable wildlife encounters, and unforgettable African safari memories in just three days.

Float silently above the vast plains, spotting wildlife from a unique aerial perspective.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti and Enjoy Your First Game Drive

Early morning - flight to Serengeti: Transfer from your Zanzibar hotel to the airport for your scheduled flight. Enjoy scenic aerial views of Tanzania before landing at the Serengeti airstrip, where your professional safari guide will meet you.
Afternoon - game drive: Embark on your first game drive across the Serengeti plains. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and wildebeest.
Midday - picnic lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive amidst the wilderness.
Evening - transfer to lodge: Drive to your lodge or tented camp inside the park for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti

Day 02

Sunrise Balloon Safari and Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Viewing

Early morning - hot-air balloon safari: Depart from your camp before sunrise for an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride over the Serengeti. Float silently above the vast plains, spotting wildlife from a unique aerial perspective. After landing, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness.
Morning to afternoon - full-day game drive: Continue your exploration with a full-day game drive across different regions of the Serengeti. Witness high concentrations of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of grazing herbivores.
Late afternoon - return to camp: Return to your lodge or tented camp for relaxation, followed by dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Flight Back to Zanzibar

Early morning - departure: After breakfast, leave the Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Mid-morning to afternoon - Ngorongoro Crater game drive: Descend approximately 600 meters into the crater for a half-day game drive. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the endangered black rhinoceros. Large flocks of flamingos may also be seen around the soda lake.
Midday - picnic lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool amidst breathtaking scenery.
Afternoon - return flight: Ascend the crater and transfer to a nearby airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar, arriving in the evening and concluding your safari.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch