Hot air ballooning over the Serengeti
Soar over the Serengeti's savannah plains in a hot air balloon at dawn, watching wildlife beneath you & finishing with a champagne bush breakfast.
Area
Serengeti and northern Tanzania
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
1-2 Hours
Hot air ballooning over the Serengeti adds a totally different perspective to your safari. Take in the aerial views and appreciate the sheer expanse of the park, watching as the first rays of sun burn off the morning mist beneath you. Watch as hippos splash in the rivers below and giraffes strut towards their acacia tree breakfasts. At the right time of year, you may even catch a glimpse of the migration herds from above which is truly unforgettable. Upon landing you will be served with a sumptuous champagne breakfast in the bush, to set you up for the rest of your day on safari. Whether you are celebrating a birthday or honeymoon, or simply want to treat yourself, this is a once in a lifetime experience.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourLimitless Tanzania
Leap into this unbeatable Tanzanian adventure whilst experiencing some of East Africa’s most luxurious lodges. Bask in the sheer beauty of the famous Serengeti in the most exclusive way possible, away from the crowds, but with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep. Lose yourself in ultimate barefoot luxury at Thanda island where you can only but relax and unwind on the paradise soft white sandy beach watching the eb and flow of the ocean stretch before you.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationMkombe's House at Lamai
A beautiful private safari house in the northern Serengeti, Mkombe's House at Lamai is the ideal option for a truly special family safari. Accommodating up to ten guests, the house has its own pool, private safari guide and vehicle.
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View AccommodationLamai Serengeti
Lamai Serengeti sits tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views in a remote corner of the northern Serengeti, just a few miles from where the wildebeest cross the Mara River, usually between late July and October.
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View AccommodationSingita Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Sasakwa Lodge is the ultimate safari luxury in the style of an Edwardian manor house. Set in the private Grumeti Reserve, part of the Serengeti ecosystem, it sits in the path of the great wildebeest migration, providing excellent game viewing.
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View AccommodationLemala Nanyukie Tented lodge
With mesmerising views over a savannah dotted with kopjes and acacia trees, Lemala Nanyukie blends luxury details with a homely welcome, surrounded by the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania’s Serengeti.
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View AccommodationMwiba Lodge
A beautiful Serengeti lodge set among massive stone boulders, ancient coral trees and acacias, and overlooking a rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai River. This incredible setting really does possess the wow factor with seclusion and privacy on a grand scale.
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View AccommodationNyasi Migrational Camp
Nyasi Migrational Camp offers a luxurious way to explore the Serengeti in Northern Tanzania, moving twice throughout the year to ensure the best position for your safari. All guests are given a private safari vehicle and guide for total flexibility.
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View AccommodationSingita Mara River Tented Camp
Situated in the northern most tip of the Serengeti National Park, Singita Mara River Tented Camp offers guests the chance to spend time in this stunning yet remote area, with one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in the Serengeti National Park.
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View AccommodationSerengeti Safari Camp
Serengeti Safari Camp offers a unique opportunity to view the Serengeti wildebeest migration and the substantial herds of resident game. The camp is “semi nomadic” and shadows the migration, enabling guests to get as close to the migration as possible.
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View AccommodationNyikani Central
Nyikani Central is a luxurious bush camp in the heart of the Serengeti surrounded by open plains which offer spectacular game viewing year round. This is the perfect option for those looking for an authentic safari experience at a reasonable price.
More Experiences in This Area
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View ExperienceFlamingo Watching on Lake Manyara
Harder to predict than the Great Migration, the Flamingo migration is equally incredible to witness as they descend on Lake Manyara in their thousands. An amazing photo opportunity or simply the chance to witness these spectacular birds in their element.
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View ExperienceGame drive in the Serengeti
Explore the vast grasslands of the Serengeti with your safari guide on game drives in the early morning and late afternoon. This is one of the most famous national parks in Africa, and it's easy to see why.
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View ExperienceSearch for the migration herds
One of Africa's most iconic moments - the migration of two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles around the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem.
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View ExperienceGame drive in Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara is a tiny gem of a national park in Northern Tanzania, famed in particular for its flamingos. Go on game drives here in search of tree-climbing lions, elephants, waterbuck and hippos.
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View ExperienceWalking safari from Lamai
Lamai is one of very few camps in the Serengeti which is permitted to offer walking safaris. This is a superb way to explore this rugged area, setting off on foot from the camp in the morning light.
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View ExperienceWildlife in the Tarangire
Tarangire is second only to the Serengeti for the concentration of game. It's an area of big breeding herds of elephant and buffalo. Huge baobabs provide shade for sleeping lion and night drives give the opportunity to see elusive leopard on the prowl.
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View ExperienceOn safari from Serian Serengeti North Camp
Only a select group of safari operators are able to operate in this amazing area: the Lamai Wedge. Serian are one of the very best at helping you explore an exclusive, beautiful area of big game and unbelievable wildlife experiences away from the masses!
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View ExperienceWalk to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Head off on an adventurous walk to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim guided by a naturalist and rangers from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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View ExperienceNgorongoro Crater game drive
Explore the dormant volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater in a safari vehicle - this is a unique location for a game drive and the dramatic scenery really adds to the magic.
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