5-Day Tanzania Safari With Hot Balloon

The itinerary

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   Overview

   • 5-Day Tanzania Safari with Hot Balloon
   • Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
   • Tanzania Safari This includes visiting the endless plains of Serengeti Park where you will be able to see all the big five and enjoy a hot balloon ride, You will also visit Tarangire National Park which is famous for a huge population of elephants and also the Ngorongoro Crater which is locally known as the garden of animals where there is a big chance to spot the big five in one day .
   • Life on Safari
   • Your safari adventure begins with an 8:30 AM pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After meeting your professional safari guide, depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive.
   • Known as the “Land of Giants,” Tarangire National Park is Tanzania’s third-largest national park and is famous for its iconic baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. The life-giving Tarangire River attracts an abundance of wildlife throughout the year, especially during the dry season.
   • During your game drive, keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, elands, oryx, lesser kudus, and many other fascinating animals and bird species. Enjoy your picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic picnic sites before continuing your afternoon wildlife adventure.
   • In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge, where a delicious dinner and a relaxing overnight stay await.
   • Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
   • Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)
   • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
   • After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Travel through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the vast plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
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   Part 1

   • Enjoy a picnic lunch during your journey before embarking on an afternoon game drive across the endless savannah. The Serengeti is home to the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration as well as large populations of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, buffaloes, and countless other wildlife species.
   • As the sun sets over the plains, arrive at your tented camp, where you can enjoy dinner and relax under the African sky.
   • Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
   • Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range Tented Camp)
   • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   • After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the famous Seronera region, the wildlife-rich heart of Serengeti National Park.
   • The Seronera River provides a permanent water source, attracting an incredible concentration of wildlife throughout the year. This area is particularly well known for its resident lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and another peaceful night in the heart of the African wilderness.
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   Part 2

   • Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
   • Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range Tented Camp)
   • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   • Today you will do a balloon ride early in the morning, offering breathtaking aerial views of the endless plains as the sun rises.
   • After breakfast, continue your morning game drive through less-visited areas of the Serengeti, where you have an excellent opportunity to witness predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs while they are still active. These quieter regions also provide exceptional wildlife viewing away from the busier safari routes.
   • After lunch, begin your scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying an en-route game drive as you search for more wildlife before continuing to Karatu.
   • Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
   • Main Destination: Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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   Part 3

   • Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)
   • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
   • After an early breakfast, drive to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.
   • Descend over 600 meters to the crater floor for a memorable game drive. Thanks to its permanent water supply and fertile grazing grounds, the crater supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. During your safari, you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, hippos, lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and, with a bit of luck, the endangered black rhino.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous Ngoitokitok picnic site near the hippo pool, where you can stretch your legs and take in the beautiful surroundings before continuing your game drive.
   • In the afternoon, ascend the crater and begin your return journey to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.
   • Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
   • Accommodation: End of Tour
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   Part 4

   • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
   • All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
   • All Park entrances & taxes
   • Accommodation during safari
   • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
   • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
   • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
   • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
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   Part 5

   • Balloon in Serengeti
   • Tips for guides
   • International and domestic flights
   • Tanzania Visa fee
   • Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
   • "Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
   • "The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
   • "As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
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   • "Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
   • More Tanzania Safaris
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   • 6-Day Exclusive Serengeti Private Safari Experience
   • 4 Days Lodge Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
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   • Address
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