3-Day Serengeti Balloon Safari: A Sky-High Wildlife Adventure

To kick off your balloon safari, there are two different ways to get to Serengeti National Park; a short flight from Arusha which takes an hour and a half, or a scenic six hour drive. An expert guide will be waiting for you to shuttle you to Seronera where there is plenty of wildlife activity. You will also begin your game drive in an open 4x4 which is geared towards spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and even glimpse the herds of the great migration. Your guide will tell you interesting facts about the park’s ecosystems which will get you more excited for the adventure that lies ahead. Once the sun has set you will check in to Serengeti Kati Kati where you will have a tented camp with your own bathroom as well as a warm and inviting atmosphere. With dinner to be had under the stars, your guide will brief you on the next day's balloon ride before you head to bed in your tent while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp or any similar lodges.

Experience breathtaking aerial views of the Serengeti’s plains with a hot air balloon ride. This 60 minute tour offers you the chance to drift silently above herds of wildebeest, grazing elephants, and prowling predators while a pilot narrates the experience. To commemorate the trip, you'll receive a bush breakfast of champagne served under a tree with open views. Afterwards, a 2-hour vehicle excursion will allow you to explore the rest of the park’s diverse habitats, from rivers to kopjes (rocky outcrops). The rest of the day is leisure time until dinner, which offers an open fire setting where you can reminisce about the day's activities.

Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp or similar.

On your last day, enjoy a wholesome breakfast at the camp before embarking on a morning game drive in the vast Serengeti. Your specialized guide will ensure you focus on leopards, cheetahs, or any specific migration activity that you might have missed, making the final parts of your safari tremendously rewarding. For those interested, there are thrilling photography and birdwatching opportunities in the Seronera’s riverine areas or grasslands. Come back to the camp for a light lunch while reminiscing about the captivating moments in the Serengeti. Depending on your schedule, have your guide take you to a nearby airstrip for a domestic flight back to Arusha or begin a 6-hour drive while enjoying a packed lunch. The journey will make sure you’re in Arusha by late afternoon, so you can drive straight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You will reminisce about the experience of flying over the Serengeti and witnessing its wild beauty up close, while waiting for your flight.