2-Day Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari Experience Tanzania safari tour
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2-Day Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari Experience

A short Serengeti safari built around a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the plains, followed by a traditional bush breakfast and a ground-level game drive.

2 Days From $13,001 Private Safari Local Expert Guide
Safari Overview

2-Day Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari Experience Overview

2-Day Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari Experience is a carefully designed Tanzania safari experience for travelers who want wildlife, scenery, comfort and local guidance. The itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, accommodation style, budget and special interests.

A short Serengeti safari built around a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the plains, followed by a traditional bush breakfast and a ground-level game drive.

This itinerary is centered on a single signature activity: a pre-dawn hot air balloon launch that drifts silently over the Serengeti's plains as the sun rises, offering a perspective on the landscape and wildlife movement impossible to get from a vehicle. It's paired with a full ground game drive to balance the aerial experience with traditional wildlife tracking.

Duration 2 Days
Price From $13,001
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Safari Guide

Guide For 2-Day Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari Experience

2-Day Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari Experience is designed for travelers who want a reliable Tanzania safari with strong wildlife viewing, smooth logistics and professional local guiding. This page explains the route, highlights, best travel seasons, expected safari style, planning advice and how to request a custom quote.

The strongest Tanzania safari itineraries combine the right route, realistic driving times, experienced guiding and enough flexibility for wildlife surprises. With Serengeti Safari, this tour can be adjusted for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, private groups and first-time safari travelers.

Private Local Guiding

Your safari is guided by a local expert who understands wildlife movement, park routes, photography stops and comfortable pacing.

Custom Safari Planning

We can adjust accommodation, park order, flight options, Zanzibar extensions and daily activities before confirming the final quote.

Strong Wildlife Focus

The itinerary is planned around Tanzania’s best safari environments, from open plains and crater landscapes to woodland and lake habitats.

Best Time To Travel

Year-round, though June-October and the migration season (varies by year) offer particularly dramatic aerial views of wildlife movement.

Lions Elephants Buffalo Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest Hippos Cheetahs Leopards Birdlife
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Classic Safari Plan

This is a simple day-by-day summary with enough detail to understand the route, main activities and overnight experience without making the page too heavy.

Day 1

Fly or drive into the Serengeti, afternoon game drive on arrival.

Overnight at a luxury lodge.

Comfortable safari lodge or camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner where applicable Game Drive Sightseeing Safari Experience
Day 2

Day 2 Safari Experience

Pre-dawn hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains, followed by a traditional bush breakfast on landing, then a further game drive before departure.

Comfortable safari lodge or camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner where applicable Game Drive Sightseeing Safari Experience
Price & Planning

Safari Price Guide

The final safari price depends on your travel season, accommodation level, number of travelers, park fees, transport style and any extra activities requested.

From $13,001

2 Days

Send your travel dates and number of travelers so we can prepare a personalized safari quote with available lodge options.

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Usually Included

  • 1 hot air balloon flight with bush breakfast
  • luxury lodge accommodation
  • all meals
  • private game drives with professional guide
  • Serengeti park fees.

Usually Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • travel insurance
  • tips
  • alcoholic beverages.

Who This Tour Fits

Good for wildlife lovers, couples, families, private groups, honeymooners and travelers who want a guided Tanzania safari with flexible planning.

How To Prepare

Pack neutral clothes, comfortable shoes, sun protection, camera gear, travel documents, medication and soft-sided luggage.

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Safari Questions

Questions About This Safari

Is the balloon flight safe?

Yes, balloon safaris are operated by experienced, licensed pilots and are a well-established activity in the Serengeti.

How long is the flight?

Typically about one hour, drifting with the wind at varying altitudes over the plains.

Can this be added to a longer Serengeti itinerary instead of a standalone trip?

Yes, the balloon safari can be added as a single-morning activity to any of our other Serengeti itineraries.