5-Day Shared Balloon Camping Safari from Nairobi

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

Nairobi to arusha

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, where our representative will assist you with your transfer to Arusha, Tanzania. The journey offers beautiful views of the East African countryside as you cross the Kenya–Tanzania border. After completing immigration and customs formalities, continue to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's famous Northern Safari Circuit. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide for a short briefing before enjoying some free time to relax and prepare for the adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the local area, visit nearby cafés, or simply unwind at your accommodation. Overnight at a comfortable budget lodge in Arusha, ready to begin your safari the following morning.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire national park

After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, a journey of approximately two to three hours through scenic countryside and traditional Maasai villages. Tarangire is renowned for its giant baobab trees, vast savannah, and one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania. The Tarangire River, the park's main water source, attracts an incredible variety of wildlife throughout the year, including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, warthogs, and numerous antelope species. Bird enthusiasts will also enjoy spotting hundreds of colorful bird species. Enjoy an exciting full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing to your comfortable budget accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay, ready for the next stage of your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngedere Lodge & Camp

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire to Serengeti

After breakfast, depart from your lodge in Mto wa Mbu and travel toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the highlands, volcanic landscapes, and the endless plains that make this region so unique.

As you enter Serengeti, your game drive begins immediately, giving you the opportunity to spot a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, and, depending on the season, the Great Migration. Your experienced guide will take you to the best wildlife-viewing areas while sharing fascinating insights about the park’s ecosystem and animal behavior.

In the evening, arrive at your budget camping site inside Central Serengeti, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night surrounded by the incredible sounds of the African wilderness, creating a true and unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central serengeti with Balloon

Start your day with an unforgettable hot air balloon safari included in your package, offering breathtaking sunrise views over the endless Serengeti plains. After landing, enjoy a traditional bush breakfast before continuing your adventure.

Explore Central Serengeti, especially the famous Seronera area, during a full-day game drive. This region is known for its abundant wildlife and excellent year-round game viewing opportunities. Search for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many other species while your experienced guide shares fascinating insights about the ecosystem and animal behavior.

In the evening, return to your camping site inside Central Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the incredible sounds of the African wilderness, creating a truly authentic camping safari experience.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for your final game drive of the safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best places in Tanzania to experience incredible wildlife in a unique natural setting. Explore the crater floor and look for the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the endangered black rhino, as well as zebras, wildebeests, hippos, flamingos, and many other species.

After enjoying a picnic lunch and a memorable wildlife experience, begin your drive back to Arusha. Arriving in the afternoon, you will be dropped off at your hotel or preferred location, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

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.