Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari with Hot Air Balloon

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Region Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience Big Five wildlife encounters in Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti plains
02 Witness the Great Migration across the iconic Serengeti ecosystem
03 Enjoy a breathtaking hot air balloon safari over sunrise landscapes
04 Explore endless savannah plains rich with wildlife and bird species

Discover Tanzania's iconic northern circuit on this 5-day safari through Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park. Experience thrilling game drives across vast plains, witness the Great Migration, and encounter the Big Five in their natural habitat. Enjoy a spectacular hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti at sunrise, followed by a celebratory breakfast. Explore diverse birdlife, endless landscapes, and rich wildlife encounters on a well-planned adventure designed for unforgettable memories in Africa's finest wilderness.

Enjoy a spectacular hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti at sunrise, followed by a celebratory breakfast.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative and transferred to your hotel or lodge.
You will receive a detailed tour briefing to prepare you for the upcoming safari experience.
Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay to rest and prepare for your birthday adventure.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive from Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area through scenic landscapes and local communities.
Complete the entry formalities before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Spot wildlife including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and possibly leopards in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your exploration and later proceeding to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Hot Air Balloon Safari and Transfer to Serengeti

Today, you will take part in a hot air balloon safari, usually starting early in the morning around 5:30 am.
Your guide will pick you up from the lodge and transfer you to the balloon launch site for your adventure.
While in the air, you will enjoy panoramic views of the landscape, wildlife, and a spectacular sunrise.
After landing, you will be welcomed with a champagne celebration followed by a French-style breakfast.
You will then continue with an en route game drive towards Serengeti National Park for your next adventure.

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Exploration

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the Serengeti plains.
Witness the Great Migration and observe predators such as lions and hyenas in action.
Enjoy bird-watching sessions with a chance to see a wide variety of species across the park.
Have a picnic lunch in the wilderness and continue with an en route game drive towards the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Final Game Drive and Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a final en route game drive while travelling back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Proceed towards the airport for your departure flight and onward journey.