3-Day Luxury Fly-In Serengeti Safari & Hot Air Balloon

Northern Circuit

4 Days / 3 Nights

From $3,950.00

Overview

Indulge in absolute opulence with Tanzania Kili Adventures' ultra-premium 3-Day Luxury Fly-In Serengeti Safari & Hot Air Balloon Expedition. Specially curated for discerning travelers, honeymooners, and those with limited time who refuse to compromise on experiences, this high-conversion itinerary replaces hours of bumpy road transit with scenic, private domestic flights directly over the Great Rift Valley and onto the endless plains.

Your adventure centers on the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, where you will be enveloped in pure luxury at a premium, world-class safari lodge or an exclusive, five-star permanent migration camp. From tracking massive prides of lions and elusive leopards in our private, state-of-the-art 4x4 Land Cruisers to floating silently above thousands of migrating wildebeests and zebras in a majestic hot air balloon at dawn, every detail is engineered to deliver perfection. Complete with fine dining under the stars, premium open-bar hospitality, and a celebratory bush champagne breakfast, this signature itinerary defines elite African travel.

Highlights

Luxury Lodges

Serengeti Balloon Safari

Ngorongoro Crater

Ruaha Wildlife

Private Guide

Hot Air Ballon

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha Fly-In to Central/Northern Serengeti National Park

Lunch, Dinner (Full Board) : Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti / One Nature Nyaruswiga (or similar ultra-luxury 5-star property). Rising from 1,400m (Arusha) to 1,620m (Serengeti) 350 km (Flight distance from Arusha to Seronera/Kogatende Airstrip) 1 hour flight + afternoon game tracking

Your ultra-luxury experience begins with a private transfer to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Step onto your executive domestic flight for a breathtakingly scenic fly-in journey directly over the volcanic highlands and onto the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park. Upon landing at the bush airstrip, your private elite Tanzania Kili Adventures driver-guide will greet you with a chilled bottle of champagne. Board your luxury 4x4 safari Land Cruiser for a smooth en-route game drive to your 5-star lodge. In the afternoon, set out to track big cats, returning to the lodge for a gourmet multi-course dinner paired with fine wines.

Day 2: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight & Intensive Game Tracking

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board) Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti / One Nature Nyaruswiga (or similar ultra-luxury 5-star property). 1,620m (up to 300m above the treetops) 30–50 km (Flight drift + ground game drive tracking) 1 hour balloon flight + 6 to 7 hours game drive

An early 4:30 AM wake-up call leads you to the launch site as the balloon inflates. Climb into the basket and float silently upward just as the golden sun breaks over the horizon. From this unmatched aerial perspective, look down to witness herds of elephants, thundering lines of wildebeests, and predators returning from their nightly hunts. Upon landing on the plains, toast your journey with a traditional sparkling wine celebration, followed by a lavish, freshly cooked English breakfast served right under a wild acacia tree. Spend the rest of the day tracking premium wildlife across the savannah before returning to the lodge for a sunset cocktail and a candlelight dinner.

Day 3: Final Morning Wildlife Tracking – Fly Back to Arusha / Moshi

Breakfast, Lunch (Half Board) Descending from 1,620m back to 1,400m 350 km return flight 2 hours morning tracking + 1 hour flight

Savor a final elegant breakfast overlooking the Serengeti plains. Check out and embark on a final morning game tracking session along the river valleys, seizing your last opportunities to photograph rare black rhinos, cheetahs, or a leopard haul. Your guide will transfer you smoothly back to the airstrip for your return domestic flight to Arusha. A Tanzania Kili Adventures representative will meet you upon arrival to transfer you to your hotel or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international departure home.

What's Included

Luxury accommodation
All meals
Domestic flights
Park fees
Private guide
Balloon safari

Not Included

International flights
Visa
Travel insurance
Tips

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$3,950.00

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Trip Info

Duration4D / 3N

DestinationNorthern Circuit

SafetyProfessional Guides

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