5-Day Zanzibar–Serengeti Safari with Balloon Ride

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar to Arusha then drive to Ngorongoro Crater

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, where your safari begins. After meeting your guide, drive through lush highlands and rural villages toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim, offering spectacular views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. As evening falls, enjoy the cool mountain air and stunning sunset vistas over one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti Np

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive in one of the richest wildlife habitats on Earth. Spot lions, elephants, zebras, flamingos, and perhaps the elusive black rhino. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, continue your scenic drive to the Central Serengeti, known for its year-round game viewing and iconic savannah landscapes. Arrive at your camp in time to relax and enjoy dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

Begin your day with an early game drive as you travel north through the Serengeti’s rolling plains. The Northern Serengeti offers dramatic scenery, with river crossings, rocky outcrops, and abundant wildlife, including wildebeest herds and big cats. Spend the afternoon exploring this quieter, untouched region before settling in for an overnight stay deep in the wild.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hot Air Balloon Northern Serengeti-Central

Before dawn, embark on an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the Northern Serengeti. Watch the sunrise paint the sky as herds roam below, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed game drive as you head back to the Central Serengeti, spotting wildlife along the way. Arrive at your camp to unwind and enjoy your final night surrounded by the sounds of nature.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central game drive & fly back to Zanzibar

Take in one last early morning game drive in the Central Serengeti, capturing the golden light and the park’s incredible wildlife one more time. After brunch, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. As you soar above the plains, reflect on your unforgettable safari experience and the memories made in Tanzania’s most iconic wilderness areas.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.