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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Depart Arusha after breakfast and head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobabs and vast elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse landscapes—river valleys, swamps, and woodland habitats.
Wildlife sightings may include:
Elephants (large herds)
Lions, leopards, and cheetahs
Zebras, giraffes, wildebeests
Buffaloes, baboons, ostriches
Over 500 species of birds
In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu or Tarangire area for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands toward the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park. Enter the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive—perfect for spotting predators, grazing herbivores, and migratory herds.
Expect to see:
Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas
Herds of wildebeests and zebras (seasonal)
Elephants and buffaloes
Gazelles, impalas, hippos
Arrive at your camp or lodge in central Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Start your day before dawn with a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, an unforgettable aerial adventure offering 360° views of the sunrise, wildlife, and endless plains.
After landing, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast before continuing with a full-day game drive across central Serengeti.
What makes today special:
Soaring over herds of wildlife
Incredible photographic opportunities
Morning and afternoon wildlife viewing
Chance to see the Big Cats in action
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Extra: Hot Air Balloon Safari Included
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before exiting the park. Keep your eyes open for last-minute sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, or hyenas.
Proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at your lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy a half-day game drive inside this natural amphitheater.
Expect to see:
Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard)
Hippos, hyenas, warthogs, zebras
Flamingos and diverse birdlife
Stunning crater landscapes
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha, where your safari ends.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Tanzania has many kinds of beautiful and small-scale accommodations located in the best spots in the middle of nature. Hospitable with good service and of high quality. Every accommodation in Tanzania has been visited by us and carefully selected. We check whether they meet the high sustainability requirements we set.