Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari
With each metre, more of the plains come into view, and you begin to appreciate the sheer scale of it all. Looking down, a herd of Zebra and Wildebeest continue their journey northward, providing pockets of colour on the otherwise golden - seemingly endless - savannah.
Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Tanzania
A hot air balloon safari is a remarkable way to experience the wilderness of the Serengeti National Park. The balloon safaris run from select camps across the Serengeti, and take place in the early morning (replacing a morning game drive).
The balloon safaris operate in different parts of the Serengeti at different times of year. In Central Serengeti, the balloon safaris operate year-round, whilst in the north, south (Ndutu), and west, they operate seasonally.
Get in touch with our team for more details.
Include a balloon safari on these trips
The trips below showcase just some of what is possible. Use these itineraries as starting points, or to draw inspiration. Then get in touch, and let our expert team help craft the perfect itinerary for you.
The classic northern safari circuit in Tanzania. From the verdant slopes of the Ngorongoro crater to the vast savannahs of the Serengeti, there's enough wildlife experiences here to last a lifetime. Close out your adventure on the island paradise of…
- 10 Days
- $7,349
The northern circuit is the most popular safari route in Tanzania. Explore the national parks of Tarangire and Lake Manyara, before meandering northwest to the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater. Finally, you'll arrive in the world's most famous safari destination, the endless…
- 10 Days
- $5,490
Explore the northern parks of Tarangire and Ngorongoro, before heading to the Ndutu region during the wildebeest calving season. Around 500,000 calves are born in just six weeks in the early months of the year, and the majority of the…
- 9 Days
- $7,009
The annual wildebeest migration in northern Tanzania and Kenya is one of the most incredible wildlife events in the world. Head to the Serengeti and stay in mobile tented camps to follow the action.…
- 7 Days
- $5,287
Explore the northern safari circuit of Tanzania, head to the stunning Kilimanjaro viewpoint at Moshi, and stay in mobile tented camps that follow the action of the great migration, giving you the best seats in the house to witness Africa's…
- 8 Days
- $5,287
The ultimate luxury safari and beach adventure combining Tanzania's best luxury lodges. Spend 4 nights in a private reserve in the Serengeti before flying southeast to Mnemba Island, a private island off the coast of Zanzibar with some of the…
- 12 Days
- $17,760
Get off the beaten track. Spend nights at beautiful lodges in the most remarkable locations. Take time to explore. This 9 day safari takes you to some of Tazania's best wildlife destinations.…
- 9 Days
- $5,121
Combine the northern safari circuit with the vast, remote Ruaha National Park. Stay in some of East Africa's most exceptional lodges and camps, and explore two sides of Tanzanian safari. This is one of our favourite adventures.…
- 9 Days
- $7,674
Explore Tanzania's most extraordinary national parks as you head from the Serengeti to Ruaha National Park. The size of these parks create exclusivity that's unmatched in East Africa, and the stunning camps make for a picture-perfect safari experience.…
- 10 Days
- $9,495
Romantic lodges in the heart of the Serengeti National Park combined with beach retreats on the Zanzibar archipelago. East Africa safari meets tropical island paradise.…
- 7 Days
- $5,336
Explore the northern parks of Tanzania before crossing the border into Kenya to discover the Masai Mara. Travel during migration months and follow the herds as they make their epic journey from the Serengeti northwards into the Mara.…
- 11 Days
- $12,396
The ultimate East African adventure. Starting in the Maasai Mara in Kenya, work your way south through the Serengeti towards Ruaha National Park in Tanzania. Close out your trip with a couple of days on the island paradise of Zanzibar.…
- 13 Days
- $7,740
Combine the wilder side of Tanzania with the tropical beaches of Zanzibar. Journey through the southern safari circuit of Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserve, before a short flight brings you to the border between Africa and the Indian…
- 10 Days
- $5,500
The complete northern safari circuit in Tanzania combined with the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Explore Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti before spending four nights on Zanzibar's pristine beaches.…
- 13 Days
- $9,235
Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park over 10 days. Stay in luxe accommodation that puts experience first - placing you in the heart of the Tanzanian wilderness - whilst providing exceptional value for…
- 10 Days
- $9,293
Tanzania's southern national parks are vast, untamed wilderness areas with extraordinary biodiversity and staggering landscapes. The exclusivity found here is unique among African safaris, and you'd be forgiven for being blown away by the sheer scale of it all.…
- 8 Days
- $4,222
Explore the northern safari circuit of Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The ultimate honeymoon experience, combining some of East Africa's best wildlife destinations with luxury accommodation along a perfectly-paced itinerary.…
- 9 Days
- $11,802
From the bustling capital of Nairobi, head south through the Mara Naboisho Conservancy before crossing the border into Tanzania to explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Beautiful safari camps keep you more than comfortable at night, and the great East…
- 13 Days
- $11,736
A unique way to experience the great migration on the plains of the Serengeti. Stand amongst giants, and experience the migration of 2 million wildebeest as you hike from central Serengeti to the southern plains. …
- 7 Days
- $8,430
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Include a balloon safari on these trips
The trips below showcase just some of what is possible. Use these itineraries as starting points, or to draw inspiration. Then get in touch, and let our expert team help craft the perfect itinerary for you.
Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park over 10 days. Stay in luxe accommodation that puts experience first - placing you in the heart of the Tanzanian wilderness - whilst providing exceptional value for…
- 10 Days
- $9,293
The northern circuit is the most popular safari route in Tanzania. Explore the national parks of Tarangire and Lake Manyara, before meandering northwest to the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater. Finally, you'll arrive in the world's most famous safari destination, the endless…
- 10 Days
- $5,490
The classic northern safari circuit in Tanzania. From the verdant slopes of the Ngorongoro crater to the vast savannahs of the Serengeti, there's enough wildlife experiences here to last a lifetime. Close out your adventure on the island paradise of…
- 10 Days
- $7,349
The ultimate luxury safari and beach adventure combining Tanzania's best luxury lodges. Spend 4 nights in a private reserve in the Serengeti before flying southeast to Mnemba Island, a private island off the coast of Zanzibar with some of the…
- 12 Days
- $17,760
Get off the beaten track. Spend nights at beautiful lodges in the most remarkable locations. Take time to explore. This 9 day safari takes you to some of Tazania's best wildlife destinations.…
- 9 Days
- $5,121
Combine the northern safari circuit with the vast, remote Ruaha National Park. Stay in some of East Africa's most exceptional lodges and camps, and explore two sides of Tanzanian safari. This is one of our favourite adventures.…
- 9 Days
- $7,674
Explore Tanzania's most extraordinary national parks as you head from the Serengeti to Ruaha National Park. The size of these parks create exclusivity that's unmatched in East Africa, and the stunning camps make for a picture-perfect safari experience.…
- 10 Days
- $9,495
Romantic lodges in the heart of the Serengeti National Park combined with beach retreats on the Zanzibar archipelago. East Africa safari meets tropical island paradise.…
- 7 Days
- $5,336
Explore the northern parks of Tanzania before crossing the border into Kenya to discover the Masai Mara. Travel during migration months and follow the herds as they make their epic journey from the Serengeti northwards into the Mara.…
- 11 Days
- $12,396
The ultimate East African adventure. Starting in the Maasai Mara in Kenya, work your way south through the Serengeti towards Ruaha National Park in Tanzania. Close out your trip with a couple of days on the island paradise of Zanzibar.…
- 13 Days
- $7,740
Combine the wilder side of Tanzania with the tropical beaches of Zanzibar. Journey through the southern safari circuit of Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserve, before a short flight brings you to the border between Africa and the Indian…
- 10 Days
- $5,500
The complete northern safari circuit in Tanzania combined with the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Explore Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti before spending four nights on Zanzibar's pristine beaches.…
- 13 Days
- $9,235
Tanzania's southern national parks are vast, untamed wilderness areas with extraordinary biodiversity and staggering landscapes. The exclusivity found here is unique among African safaris, and you'd be forgiven for being blown away by the sheer scale of it all.…
- 8 Days
- $4,222
Explore the northern safari circuit of Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The ultimate honeymoon experience, combining some of East Africa's best wildlife destinations with luxury accommodation along a perfectly-paced itinerary.…
- 9 Days
- $11,802
From the bustling capital of Nairobi, head south through the Mara Naboisho Conservancy before crossing the border into Tanzania to explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Beautiful safari camps keep you more than comfortable at night, and the great East…
- 13 Days
- $11,736
Tanzania has been looking after honeymooners for many years. Combine the stunning national parks and wilderness areas in the north of the country, before jetting off to Zanzibar for a few nights R&R on the beautiful tropical beaches. Romantic lodges…
- 11 Days
- $6,922
Explore the northern parks of Tarangire and Ngorongoro, before heading to the Ndutu region during the wildebeest calving season. Around 500,000 calves are born in just six weeks in the early months of the year, and the majority of the…
- 9 Days
- $7,009
The annual wildebeest migration in northern Tanzania and Kenya is one of the most incredible wildlife events in the world. Head to the Serengeti and stay in mobile tented camps to follow the action.…
- 7 Days
- $5,287
A unique way to experience the great migration on the plains of the Serengeti. Stand amongst giants, and experience the migration of 2 million wildebeest as you hike from central Serengeti to the southern plains. …
- 7 Days
- $8,430
Explore the northern safari circuit of Tanzania, head to the stunning Kilimanjaro viewpoint at Moshi, and stay in mobile tented camps that follow the action of the great migration, giving you the best seats in the house to witness Africa's…
- 8 Days
- $5,287
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