Big Cats & Serengeti Balloon Safari - 4 Days in Tanzania's Top Parks & 6 Days Tanzania Safari & Serengeti Balloon Safari

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Big Cats & Serengeti Balloon Safari - 4 Days in Tanzania's Top Parks & 6 Days Tanzania Safari & Serengeti Balloon Safari

Experience the ultimate African safari in Tanzania with Tanzania Bucket List on this carefully crafted 6-day adventure through the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This itinerary combines thrilling Big Five game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and a magical Serengeti hot air balloon safari for a once-in-a-lifetime perspective of the savannah.

 

From the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire National Park to the dramatic wildlife haven of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, this journey offers unmatched wildlife encounters. You’ll track lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and even the rare rhino while enjoying handpicked accommodations ranging from classic comfort to ultra-luxury safari lodges.

 

This safari is ideal for travellers seeking:

 

  • – Big Cat sightings in the Serengeti
  • – A bucket-list hot air balloon safari
  • – Premium lodge and tented camp experiences
  • – Seamless logistics and expert-guided game drives

Safari Itinerary

1
DAY
✈️ Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by a Tanzania Bucket List representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

Relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead.

📒 PLEASE NOTE: Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.

Accommodation Options

Classic Hotel : The African Tulip Arusha

Luxury Hotel : Four Point by Sheraton

Premium Hotel : Gran Melia Hotel -Arusha

2
DAY
🐾 Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s hidden gems and offers exceptional wildlife viewing, especially during the dry season.

Expect to see:

  • - Large elephant families
  • - Lions and leopards
  • - Giraffes, zebras, wildebeest
  • - Hundreds of bird species


Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park before heading to your lodge.

Accommodation Options

Classic Hotel : Mawemawe Manyara Lodge

Luxury Hotel : Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

Premium Hotel : Gibb's Farm

3
DAY
🐾 Ngorongoro Conservation Area (incl. Crater)

Today you descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor is home to an extraordinary concentration of animals, including the endangered black rhino.

Wildlife highlights:

  • - Big Five sightings
  • - Dense lion populations
  • - Hippos in freshwater pools
  • - Flamingos along the lake shores


After your crater game drive, continue toward the Serengeti.

Accommodation Options

Classic Hotel : Serengeti Sametu Camps

Luxury Hotel : Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Seronera

Premium Hotel : Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

4
DAY
🐾 Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of the best safari destinations in the world and home to the Great Migration.

This region is particularly famous for:

  • - Big Cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards)
  • - Vast wildebeest and zebra herds
  • - Dramatic predator-prey interactions


Wake before dawn for a magical balloon safari over the Serengeti. Float silently above the plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast — an unforgettable bucket-list experience.

Accommodation Options

Classic Hotel : Serengeti Sametu Camps

Luxury Hotel : Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Seronera

Premium Hotel : Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

5
DAY
🐾 Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before flying or driving back to Arusha. Reflect on incredible wildlife sightings and unforgettable safari moments.

Upon arrival in Arusha, check into your selected hotel for relaxation before departure.

Accommodation Options

Classic Hotel : The African Tulip Arusha

Luxury Hotel : Four Point by Sheraton

Premium Hotel : Gran Melia Hotel -Arusha

6
DAY
✈️ Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Your unforgettable journey with Tanzania Bucket List comes to an end — filled with incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and lifelong memories of Tanzania’s top safari parks.

📒 PLEASE NOTE: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out before your evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee. Let your manager know in advance if you need a late check-out.

Safari Tour Price

Big Cats & Serengeti Balloon Safari
Price per person
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
9 Days Safari
$5,108.40
$3,935.40
$3,544.40
$3,378.90
$3,255.60
$3,173.40
Price per person
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
9 Days Safari
$5,108.40
$3,935.40
$3,544.40
$3,378.90
$3,255.60
$3,173.40

Safari Cost Includes

Transfers

All transfers described on the program.

Accommodation & Meals

1. Hotels and lodges are described in the program.

2. Meals described on the program.

3. Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari.

Guiding & Game-Driving

1. Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide.

2. Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets.

3. National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees).

4. Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas.

5. 24/7 phone support service.

6. Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors.

7. Binoculars (1 pc per SUV).

8. Medical kit.

Safari Cost Excludes

1. Air tickets;

2. Visa fee;

3. Travel insurance;

4. Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).

Please Note:

 

1. By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangement.

2. Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night.

3. Most safari lodges usually do not include tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks not to have you overpay for beverages you don’t need. You will be able to order and pay for drinks at the hotels’ restaurants.

4. Tented lodges are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style.

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