Embark on an unforgettable 5 day Tanzania safari with hot air balloon experience, covering the best of the Northern Safari Circuit. Witness massive elephant herds in Tarangire National Park, soar above the plains on a magical Serengeti balloon safari, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to spot the Big Five. This tour combines breathtaking scenery, thrilling game drives, and comfortable mid-range accommodations—perfect for couples, families, or adventurers seeking the ultimate African safari.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Full day in Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
# People in Group: | 2 | 3 | 4–5 | 6+ |
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Mid-Range Lodging: | $2,751 | $2,350 | $2,050 | $1,830 |
Luxury Lodging: | $3,550 | $3,450 | $3,400 | $3,350 |
Included | Excluded |
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Pick up at 8:30 AM from your Hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel amid the never-ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation with an amazing sundown view this place is the most beautiful ever.
Starting your full-day game drive by 8 AM after a filling breakfast, you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as the Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off-season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game-viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full-day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5 PM. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
After breakfast, your safari guide will drive you directly to Ngorongoro Crater, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round supply of water and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to a wide variety of animals including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, elk, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big card for this scenic national park is its dense population of predators, which includes lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. Large numbers of flamingos, hippos, and other waterfowl can usually be seen here and then your safari guide will drive to Engutoku tok for a short walking safari close to the hippo pool and enjoy yourself and you can use the washroom there in the late afternoon drive. By mid-afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha where you will be dropped off at your preferred location by about 6 PM.