A Private 5-Day Serengeti Luxury Safari With Hot Air Balloon Ride In Tanzania

Serengeti Luxury Safari With Hot Air Balloon Ride

Overview:

Experience Tanzania’s Serengeti like never before on this private 5-day luxury safari that blends thrilling wildlife encounters with total indulgence. With elegant accommodations, personalized service, and the adventure of a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the plains, this journey is crafted for couples, families, or solo travelers seeking both exclusivity and authentic safari moments. From the vast central Serengeti to its predator-rich corners, your days are filled with unforgettable sightings, while your nights are spent in the comfort of luxury tented camps under the African sky.

Day 1: Arrival in Serengeti – Fly-In & Private Safari Begins

  • Morning: Depart from Arusha or Kilimanjaro via a scenic bush flight to the Serengeti. Enjoy aerial views of the Rift Valley and endless savannah below.

  • Arrival: Land at the airstrip where your private guide awaits. Begin your first game drive en route to your luxury camp.

  • Afternoon: Settle into your elegant tented suite, complete with a viewing deck and en-suite bathroom. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, relax, and prepare for your afternoon safari.

  • Evening: Enjoy sundowners overlooking the plains, followed by a fireside 3-course dinner under the stars.

  • Overnight: Luxury Camp (e.g., Lemala Kuria Hills, Serengeti Bushtops, or similar)

Day 2: Full-Day Private Safari – Big Cats & Plains Game

  • Morning: Rise early for a sunrise game drive with your private guide. Spot prides of lions, cheetahs stalking prey, elephants, and herds of antelope.

  • Midday: Return to camp for a bush breakfast or brunch. Enjoy time to relax with optional spa treatments or a dip in your plunge pool.

  • Afternoon: Head out again to explore another region of the Serengeti. Depending on the season, follow the Great Migration or explore riverine areas known for leopards.

  • Evening: Enjoy a traditional Maasai storytelling experience or a private bush dinner arranged by your camp.

  • Overnight: Luxury Camp

Day 3: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Scenic Exploration

  • Pre-Dawn: Transfer to the balloon launch site. Take off just before sunrise for a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. Witness the wildlife and golden plains from above as the morning light bathes the landscape.

  • Post-Flight: Celebrate your flight with a champagne bush breakfast in the wild.

  • Late Morning: Return to camp to relax or enjoy a light walking safari (available at select camps).

  • Afternoon: Embark on a flexible game drive focused on your interests—whether photography, rare species, or migration movements.

  • Evening: Enjoy cocktails and a tasting menu at camp with views of a nearby waterhole.

  • Overnight: Luxury Camp

Day 4: Wildlife & Cultural Immersion

  • Morning: Optional early game drive or walking safari. For bird lovers, visit lake areas or acacia woodlands rich in birdlife.

  • Late Morning: Enjoy breakfast at camp followed by a visit to a local Maasai village (if desired), where you’ll learn about their traditional way of life.

  • Afternoon: Explore new areas of the park on a customized safari—perhaps visit a hippo pool or lion pride territory.

  • Evening: Return to your camp for a farewell bush dinner with lanterns and Maasai dance (based on camp offerings).

  • Overnight: Luxury Camp

Day 5: Sunrise Safari & Flight Back to Arusha

  • Early Morning: Enjoy your final Serengeti game drive as the sun rises. Capture last photos of giraffes, zebras, or elusive predators.

  • Breakfast: Return to camp for breakfast and checkout.

  • Mid-Morning: Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Arusha or onward to Zanzibar (optional beach extension available).

  • End of Safari: Arrive in Arusha, where a representative will assist you with lunch or international flight connections.

Inclusions:

  • All internal flights (Arusha ↔ Serengeti)

  • 4 nights in luxury full-board accommodations

  • Private safari vehicle and guide throughout

  • Daily private game drives

  • Hot air balloon ride + champagne bush breakfast

  • Park fees and concession charges

  • All airport transfers in Tanzania

  • Maasai village visit (optional)

  • Emergency evacuation cover

Exclusions:

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

  • Optional spa treatments and alcoholic beverages not included in package