Experience the thrill of a Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Ride as part of our Best 5 Days Serengeti Balloon Ride & Migration Safari. This exclusive safari includes two days of midrange hotel accommodation and gives you an up-close view of the iconic Serengeti migration.
Serengeti Hot Air Ride, Tour Itinerary & Price 2025 - 2026: The package includes two days of midrange hotel accommodation, providing a perfect combination of luxury and adventure. Join us with AFRICAN TREK & TRAVEL for an unforgettable journey.
5 Days Serengeti Balloon/Hot Air Ride Package 2025.
Tanzania Serengeti Balloon.Four launch sites within Serengeti National Park provide daily balloon flights at 06:30: one is located close to Seronera throughout the year, while the others are in the Ndutu area (from 25 December to 15 March), in the Western Corridor (from June to October), and in northern Serengeti (from July to October).
Price for Serengeti Balloon.A Serengeti balloon flight costs US$ 599 per person (this includes the Tanapa ballooning fee of US$ 40). This rate includes a transfer from your lodge or camp to the departure balloon site, the balloon flight itself, and a champagne breakfast (after landing). The flight will last anything in between 50 and 70 minutes. Depending on the landing site, also the breakfast site is set up at a different location daily. You will share the balloon with up to 16 passengers in total.
Planning for Serengeti Balloon Ride. Be ready for an extremely early start. Around 05:30, the transfer departs from the Seronera region, and at 04:00, it departs from the other lodges in the region. Please don't forget to pack some warm clothing and a bag for your camera, binoculars, and other personal belongings. We can organize departures for a Serengeti balloon safari from most lodges and camps in the Serengeti. We strongly advise making a balloon safari reservation in advance because it is a very popular activity that fills up quickly (especially during peak season).
Serengeti Balloon & Wildbeest Migration
Booking a flight in the Ndutu region would give you the best chance of seeing the Great Migration and its countless wildebeest and zebra, as enormous herds assemble here between December and March. The Great Migration may also be visible from above from the other sites, but keep in mind that the herd is movable and might only stay in one place for a few hours or days at a time. This implies that you will need some good fortune.
The approximately two million wildebeest, the main participants in the Great Migration, begin their journey in the southern Serengeti, where 500,000 calves are born between January and March. Many seasoned Serengeti guides consider this to be their favorite time of year because there is so much activity and new life in the air. On this website, you may read all about the largest wildlife festival in Africa.
There probably isn't anywhere else in the world a greater illustration of the circle of life. The voyage begins in the Southern Serengeti during the calving season for wildebeest. A feast for the eyes of true wildlife enthusiasts, predators like lions and hyenas are constantly hunting for young, and thousands upon thousands of calves are born within a few weeks of one another.
The herd heads north, towards the Masai Mara in Kenya, to feed on the tall green grass when the drought strikes in May. The gazelles and zebras follow shortly after. Risks associated with the journey include having to cross rivers in front of roughly 3,000 crocodiles that are waiting eagerly for a kill. Not to mention the lion population in the Serengeti, which is by far the largest in Africa. Despite the quantity of hoofed meat in the region, these huge cats struggle to survive in this harsh environment. However, witnessing a pride of lions working together to hunt down a wildebeest is an incredible sight.
| Destination | Moshi/Arusha |
|---|---|
| Depature | Arusha/Moshi |
| Departure Time | Recommended, 2025 |
| Return Time | Recommended, 2025 |
| Included |
Meals and Drinks
Health care included Transfer Guide |
| Excluded |
Travel insurance
Flight Ticket Personal issue Accomodation Camera Man |
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha, and transfer you to the Arusha airstrip for a flight to Serengeti. Upon arrival, meet your guide and enjoy a full day of game viewing. Explore the Serengeti's iconic plains and spot various wildlife, including the big five. In the evening, check-in at your lodge or camp for an overnight stay.
Early morning, embark on a thrilling balloon ride over the Serengeti's vast plains. Witness the stunning sunrise and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Great Migration. After landing, a celebratory champagne breakfast awaits. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive to see the wildlife and experience the majesty of the Serengeti ecosystem.
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive around the Mara River, where you'll have the chance to witness the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration. Explore the northern reaches of Serengeti, which is famous for its concentration of wildlife, including the wildebeest herds, lions, elephants, and leopards.
Another day in the Serengeti with a game drive to explore the Mara region further. Take in the spectacular views as herds of wildebeest and zebras migrate across the vast plains. Visit areas where the Mara River crossings are likely to occur, and enjoy the opportunity to witness one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles.
After a final morning game drive, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the lodge. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the Kogatende Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. On arrival, you'll be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your international departure flight.
