Out Standing Tanzania safari

Overview

Experience the most breathtaking hot air balloon safari in Africa combined with luxury game drives across the legendary wilderness of Serengeti National Park, curated by Outstanding Tanzania Safaris. This exclusive safari focuses on the vast savannahs of the Serengeti - home to the Great Migration and the Big Five. The crown jewel of this journey is a sunrise hot air balloon flight, offering panoramic views of the golden plains and roaming wildlife from a perspective few ever see. Perfect for honeymooners and bucket-list explorers, this itinerary seamlessly blends luxury accommodations with high-altitude adventure.

Highlights

  • Aerial Discovery: Soar over the Serengeti at sunrise in a hot air balloon.
  • Gourmet Tradition: Enjoy a signature champagne bush breakfast upon landing.
  • Big Five Tracking: Private 4x4 game drives to witness lions, leopards, and elephants.
  • The Great Migration: Seasonal opportunities to view massive herds from the sky.
  • Luxury Living: Stay in premium tented safari camps that blend comfort with the wild.
  • Fly-In Logistics: Seamless transitions to maximize your time in the wilderness.
  • Photography: Unmatched aerial and land-based wildlife photography opportunities.

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha | Gateway to Sky Safari Adventure
Your journey begins in Arusha, the vibrant gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Upon arrival, you will meet your safari experts from Outstanding Tanzania Safaris for a comprehensive briefing and preparation session for your upcoming Serengeti adventure. You will spend the day at a luxury lodge, where you can relax by the swimming pool, take a stroll through the lush gardens, or enjoy an optional spa treatment to rejuvenate after your travels. This evening is dedicated to a quiet dinner and a good night's rest before flying into the wilderness.

Your journey begins in Arusha, the vibrant gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Upon arrival, you will meet your safari experts from Outstanding Tanzania Safaris for a comprehensive briefing and preparation session for your upcoming Serengeti adventure. You will spend the day at a luxury lodge, where you can relax by the swimming pool, take a stroll through the lush gardens, or enjoy an optional spa treatment to rejuvenate after your travels. This evening is dedicated to a quiet dinner and a good night's rest before flying into the wilderness.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Safari Lodge in Arusha
Inclusions
  • Hot air balloon safari over Serengeti National Park
  • Signature champagne bush breakfast after the balloon flight
  • Luxury lodge and Serengeti safari camp accommodation
  • Game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • Professional safari briefing and guide support
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Safari logistics between Arusha and Serengeti as per itinerary
  • Bush dining and photography opportunities
Exclusions
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional spa treatments
  • Premium drinks and beverages not specified
  • Items of a personal nature

Booking

Booking Request

Budget level
Optional — helps us tailor the itinerary.
  • Hot air balloon safari over Serengeti National Park
  • Signature champagne bush breakfast after the balloon flight
  • Luxury lodge and Serengeti safari camp accommodation
  • Game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • Professional safari briefing and guide support
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Safari logistics between Arusha and Serengeti as per itinerary
  • Bush dining and photography opportunities

FAQs

What time does the balloon safari start, and how long is the flight?

The adventure begins very early, typically with a 5:00 AM pickup from your camp to reach the launch site before dawn. The flight itself lasts approximately one hour, depending on weather conditions, followed by the bush breakfast and a drive back to camp.