Is the hot air balloon flight guaranteed?

The sunrise balloon flight is included and pre-booked. Flights are weather-dependent for safety — if conditions force a cancellation, the balloon operator refunds that portion. Your guide will confirm timings on the ground.

Is this a good honeymoon safari?

Yes — it's designed as a romantic, special-occasion trip with candlelit dinners, private sundowners and luxury lodge options. Let Ombeni know it's a honeymoon and he'll arrange extra touches.

When is the best time for the balloon safari?

June to October offers the most stable weather and the migration in the northern Serengeti. The balloon flies year-round, weather permitting.

4-Day Safari · mid-range / comfort

4-Day Balloon Safari – Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

From

$2,218

per person

Per person, sharing, midrange. Includes a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

A four-day signature safari built around a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Pair the balloon with private game drives in the Serengeti and a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater — a romantic, special-occasion trip with luxurious touches throughout.

Highlights

Sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti plains
Champagne breakfast in the bush after landing
Private game drives in the Serengeti with an expert guide
Full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'
Romantic touches — candlelit dinners and crater-rim sundowners

Best months to travel: Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Jan · Feb

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 1
Fly to the Serengeti
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to a local airstrip for a scenic flight over the plains to the Serengeti. A game drive en route to your lodge, an afternoon drive among elephant, lion and cheetah, and a romantic dinner under the stars.
Overnight:
Midrange or luxury lodge / tented camp, Serengeti
Meals:
Lunch, dinner
2
Day 2
Hot Air Balloon Safari & Full-Day Game Drive
Lift off at dawn for a hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti, spotting wildlife from the air in serene silence, then a champagne breakfast in the bush. A full-day game drive follows, exploring predator-rich areas, watering holes and riverbanks.
Overnight:
Midrange or luxury lodge / tented camp, Serengeti
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
3
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
A morning game drive for last Serengeti sightings, then the drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Check in to a lodge on the crater rim, with an optional Maasai-guided rim walk and a sundowner overlooking the crater at sunset.
Overnight:
Midrange or luxury lodge on the crater rim
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
4
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
Descend into the crater for a morning among the Big Five and a picnic lunch on the floor, then begin the journey back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch

What's included in the price

Round-trip Kilimanjaro Airport transfers and internal park transfers
Scenic flight to the Serengeti
Three nights in midrange or luxury lodges / tented camps
Sunrise hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast
Private game drives in a 4x4 with an experienced guide
All meals from lunch on Day 1, plus park and crater fees

What's not included

International flights and Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance (recommended for all travellers)
Tips, souvenirs and items of a personal nature
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Ask Ombeni directly on WhatsApp.

: The sunrise balloon flight is included and pre-booked. Flights are weather-dependent for safety — if conditions force a cancellation, the balloon operator refunds that portion. Your guide will confirm timings on the ground.
: Yes — it's designed as a romantic, special-occasion trip with candlelit dinners, private sundowners and luxury lodge options. Let Ombeni know it's a honeymoon and he'll arrange extra touches.
: June to October offers the most stable weather and the migration in the northern Serengeti. The balloon flies year-round, weather permitting.

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