6 Days Serengeti Migration Balloon Safari

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a driver will meet you and provide a transfer to your hotel in Arusha. This day is reserved for resting after your flight and receiving a short briefing about the upcoming adventure. You might take a walk around the city or enjoy the view of Mount Meru from your lodge. The cool air of Arusha provides a refreshing start to your journey.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, a journey of about 120 kilometers taking roughly 2.5 hours. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and the ancient baobab trees that dot the landscape. During the game drive, you will follow the Tarangire River, which is the primary water source for wildlife in the region. A surprising moment often occurs when you spot a leopard resting high in the branches of a baobab tree, a sight not common in other parks. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before heading to your accommodation for dinner.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today you head toward the world famous Serengeti National Park. The drive is approximately 250 kilometers and takes about 5 to 6 hours, including scenic stops at the Ngorongoro Gate. As you enter the Central Serengeti, also known as Seronera, the vastness of the savannah becomes apparent. This area is home to many big cats like lions and cheetahs. You might witness a rare moment where a pride of lions uses the granite kopjes as a lookout point to scout for prey. The evening concludes with a sunset drive to your camp.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The journey continues north to track the Great Migration. This 150-kilometer drive takes about 4 to 5 hours as you move through different ecosystems. The Northern Serengeti is where the dramatic river crossings occur. You will spend the day exploring the Mara River area, looking for large herds of wildebeest gathering at the water's edge. A positive and unexpected sight is seeing a cheetah mother teaching her young cubs how to navigate the tall grass while stalking a gazelle. You will spend the night in the northern sector to be ready for the morning highlight.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Mara Mara Tented Lodge

  

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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This is the highlight of your 6-day Serengeti Migration balloon safari. You will wake up before dawn for a hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti plains. Floating silently above the herds as the sun rises provides a peaceful yet exhilarating view of the migration that cannot be matched from the ground. After landing and enjoying a bush breakfast, you will continue with a game drive as you head back toward the Central Serengeti. You might see a massive crocodile waiting patiently in the river for an unsuspecting herbivore, a stark reminder of the circle of life.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Mara Mara Tented Lodge

  

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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You will start the day with a final morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch predators while they are still active. After lunch, you will drive approximately 145 kilometers over 4 hours to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The transition from the flat plains to the lush highlands is striking. An unexpected moment during this drive is often the sight of Maasai herdsmen grazing their cattle alongside wild zebras and buffaloes. You will reach the crater rim in the late afternoon for dinner and rest.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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On the final day, you descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of wildlife viewing. This collapsed volcano serves as a natural sanctuary for almost every species found in East Africa, including the rare black rhino. You might experience the thrill of seeing a hyena trying to scavenge a meal from a group of lions near the Lerai Forest. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha, arriving in the evening for your flight home or an overnight stay.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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