3-Day Serengeti Migration Safari with Hot Air Balloon Ride

3 Days Round trip from Arusha or Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Unparalleled aerial views of the savannah from a sunrise hot air balloon
  • 02 Witness the iconic Great Migration in action, depending on the season
  • 03 Explore Serengeti's vast open plains on thrilling game drives
  • 04 Stay at Serengeti Safari Lodge with personalized service throughout

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park on this exclusive journey of thrilling game drives and breathtaking wildlife encounters. Depending on the season, you may witness the iconic Great Migration in action as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains, followed by predators. A key highlight is a sunrise hot air balloon ride with unparalleled aerial views of the savannah, followed by a champagne toast and bush breakfast. Stay at Serengeti Safari Lodge while enjoying personalized service from a private English-speaking guide from Arusha pickup to drop-off.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro and Afternoon Game Drive

  • After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, your English-speaking guide will meet you. Drive scenically to Serengeti National Park through the Great Rift Valley, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and local villages for a glimpse of Tanzanian culture and rural life. Stop for lunch en route.

  • Enter the park's vast open plains dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot iconic species. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration - thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving in search of fresh grazing, followed by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

  • Watch the sunset over the savannah, then transfer to Serengeti Safari Lodge for a warm welcome, a delicious dinner, and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Sunrise Balloon Safari and Full Day of Serengeti Wildlife Viewing

  • Set out early in the morning for a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. After a light breakfast, transfer to the launch site for an approximately 1-hour flight with stunning aerial views of the park's wildlife and landscapes. Celebrate with a champagne toast and a delicious bush breakfast upon landing.

  • Continue with a morning game drive in wildlife-rich areas, where you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, followed by an afternoon game drive exploring diverse habitats. Return to Serengeti Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Day 03

Final Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive for your final wildlife viewing - catch any missed species or simply take in the Serengeti's beauty one last time.

  • Depart for Arusha with a lunch stop en route. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, where your guide will drop you at your hotel. End of safari.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha or Moshi 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 safari vehicle with an extended/pop-up roof for optimal viewing and photography

  • Expert private English-speaking naturalist guide with extensive wildlife knowledge

  • Accommodation at Serengeti Safari Lodge (or equivalent luxury as described) for 2 nights

  • All national park entrance and conservation fees

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfasts, lunches including picnic/bush, and dinners)

  • Hot air balloon safari (sunrise flight, champagne toast, and bush breakfast)

  • Transfers as per itinerary (Arusha hotel pickup to Serengeti and return drop-off)

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Tanzania visa and entry requirements

  • Travel and medical insurance

  • Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and other staff

  • Alcoholic drinks and personal beverages

  • Laundry and personal expenses

  • Optional activities not stated in the itinerary

  • Accommodation before or after the safari unless specifically included

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing

  • A hat

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • A camera

  • Suitable closed shoes

Know before you go

  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed because animals move freely in their natural habitat.

  • The itinerary may be adjusted by the safari guide because of road conditions, weather, wildlife movements, or park regulations.

  • Accommodation may be replaced by a similar standard property when the originally planned property is unavailable.

  • Exact pickup time is confirmed according to the guest's accommodation and safari schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Guests are picked up from their hotel or an agreed meeting point in Arusha or Moshi.
Tour start
Arusha or Moshi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha or Moshi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $2,500.00 — $4,500.00
Double Sharing $2,500.00 — $4,500.00
Triple Sharing $2,500.00 — $4,500.00

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