3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari with Hot Air Balloon
Offered by Meerkat Expedition Safari
Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
Discover Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations on this thrilling 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari. This carefully curated joining safari combines the vast plains of the Serengeti with the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, offering unparalleled opportunities to encounter Africa's most sought-after wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and countless other species. Your adventure begins as you enter the Serengeti, one of the world's most renowned national parks, where you'll experience game drives across endless golden plains teeming with wildlife. The Serengeti's ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of predators and prey, making every drive an opportunity for remarkable sightings. You'll witness the raw beauty of the African savanna while traveling in a private 4x4 safari vehicle, ensuring comfort and optimal viewing angles for photography and wildlife observation. The highlight of your journey includes an exhilarating hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at sunrise, providing breathtaking aerial perspectives of the landscape and wildlife below. This unforgettable experience offers a unique vantage point unavailable from ground level, capturing the true scale and majesty of the plains. Your safari also includes exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. This massive volcanic caldera contains a self-contained ecosystem with dense wildlife populations, including the Big Five. The crater's unique geography concentrates animals in a relatively compact area, increasing your chances of exceptional wildlife encounters. Accommodation throughout your journey is carefully selected to complement each destination, providing comfortable rest after exhilarating days of exploration. All meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are included daily, featuring local and international cuisine. Your package encompasses all park entrance fees, government taxes, VAT, airport transfers, and bottled water during game drives, ensuring a seamless, all-inclusive experience. Join fellow travelers for this safe, professionally guided safari adventure that delivers wildlife, scenery, and memories lasting a lifetime.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park • Budget Camping
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park • Budget Camping
Your safari starts early in the morning with pickup from Arusha. Drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands and enjoy the stunning scenery along the way. In the afternoon, arrive at Serengeti National Park for your first game drive, where you can see lions, giraffes, zebras, and many other animals. In the evening, relax at your camp and enjoy dinner under the African sky.
D2Serengeti Balloon Safari – Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park • Budget Camping
Serengeti Balloon Safari – Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park • Budget Camping
Wake up before sunrise for the hot-air balloon safari, floating quietly over the Serengeti plains while observing wildlife from above. After landing, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast surrounded by nature. Later, continue your game drive in Serengeti, exploring more of the park and photographing its incredible wildlife. In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views and wildlife en route. Your overnight stay is near the crater rim.
Pricing by season & group size
High Season
Jun 2026 – Oct 2026
Low Season
Nov 2026 – May 2027
What's Included
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Operators are thoroughly vetted and must maintain active licenses from their country of operations.