Embark on an unforgettable four-day safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Led by an expert guide, you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives that bring you up close to the rich wildlife. Elevate your adventure with a breathtaking balloon ride over the Serengeti, where you’ll soar above the savannah, taking in panoramic views of the stunning landscapes and wildlife below. A truly unique and awe-inspiring experience awaits!
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Arusha, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a thrilling full-day game drive, with a hot lunch served in the park. Tarangire is renowned for its massive elephant herds, along with a rich diversity of wildlife including wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, and predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You might also encounter rare dry-country antelopes such as the fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk, along with seasonal migrant wildlife, making each safari experience unique.
Day 2: Marare Mountain View lodge to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your journey continues to the iconic Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic highlands of Karatu and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you descend into the vast Serengeti plains, you’ll be greeted by sweeping landscapes and incredible wildlife views. Your destination is the Seronera region in central Serengeti, known for its abundant wildlife and the life-giving Seronera River, which draws a wide variety of animals year-round. You’ll arrive in time for lunch, followed by an exciting afternoon game drive, where you’ll explore the rich biodiversity and untamed beauty of the Serengeti.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park- Balloon Experience -Ngorongoro Highlands
Wake up at 5:45 AM to prepare for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari, soaring above the Serengeti as the sun rises over the endless plains. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast and continue with a morning game drive until around 11:30 AM, followed by a delicious hot lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll pack up and enjoy a scenic game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Highlands, ending the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for an unforgettable game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five—rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant—as well as zebras, hippos, wildebeests, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife, including flamingos, storks, and vultures. You’ll enjoy a scenic picnic lunch by the Ngoitoktok Swamp, near the hippo pool, before continuing your wildlife adventure. In the afternoon, you’ll drive back to Arusha, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your incredible safari experience.