6-Day Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari 2026/2027

How Much Does the 6-Day Serengeti Balloon Safari Cost?

The price of our 6-day Serengeti balloon safari starts from USD 3,000 per person. The source itinerary previously showed a broad USD 3,000–5,000 range; for a single product page, we use USD 3,000 as the verified starting figure and confirm the final amount after your travel date, accommodation choice, group size and balloon arrangements are known.

The starting price is described in the existing package as covering accommodation, transport, park fees, meals and the safari arrangements listed below. Your written quotation is the final reference for the exact services and price attached to your booking.

6-Day Serengeti Balloon Safari Itinerary

The route combines Serengeti game drives, the balloon morning, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. The existing program also includes an arrival transfer to Arusha before Day 1; because that arrival night sits outside the numbered six safari days, confirm in writing whether its hotel and meals are included in the quoted starting price.

Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha

We pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight, following the arrival arrangement already shown in the itinerary.

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your safari begins with the journey from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. Once in the Serengeti, the focus is wildlife viewing with your driver-guide before overnighting in the accommodation category confirmed for your booking. Wildlife encounters depend on the animals' natural movement and cannot be guaranteed.

Day 2: Serengeti National Park Game Drives

Day 2 is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti by safari vehicle. The Great Migration may be present in the wider Serengeti ecosystem depending on season and conditions, but migration location and predator sightings are not guaranteed. Your overnight remains in the Serengeti accommodation option confirmed in your quotation.

Day 3: Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari and Game Drive

The existing itinerary schedules the balloon experience at dawn, around 6:30 am, with a transfer from your accommodation to the launch area. After the balloon activity, the program continues with further Serengeti game viewing. The source also lists post-flight refreshments, a flight certificate and a bush-style breakfast; the exact supplier format and timing are confirmed for your booking date.

Balloon operation is weather- and safety-dependent. Basket capacity, age limits and health or mobility requirements should be checked against the contracted balloon operator before you confirm, especially if anyone in your group has back problems or concerns about a potentially bumpy landing.

Day 4: Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The safari continues toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The existing route mentions passing Olduvai Gorge before overnighting according to your selected accommodation standard. Any stop or entry arrangement at Olduvai Gorge should be confirmed in the final itinerary rather than assumed from the route description.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Day 5 is centered on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. The crater supports diverse wildlife, including species associated with Tanzania's Big Five, but no individual species sighting is guaranteed. Overnight accommodation follows the option confirmed for your package.

Day 6: Tarangire National Park and Return to Arusha

The final safari day visits Tarangire National Park for game viewing before returning to Arusha. The existing itinerary ends with drop-off at your hotel or airport for onward travel. Your exact drop-off point and any onward-flight timing should be coordinated before the safari starts.

What's Included in the 6-Day Serengeti Balloon Safari Package

Our existing package lists the core safari and balloon services below. Because some balloon services are delivered by the contracted supplier, your written quotation should be used to confirm the exact scope for your date.

• Serengeti hot-air balloon flight
• Safari transportation and return transfer within the itinerary
• Pre-flight refreshments listed by the existing package
• Flight certificate, where provided by the contracted balloon supplier
• Pilot and crew services for the balloon activity
• Park fees included in the confirmed safari quotation
• Game drives with a driver-guide
• Safari accommodation in the confirmed lodge or tented-camp category
• Meals during the safari as confirmed in writing
• Any evacuation cover specifically included by the supplier, only where confirmed in the quotation

What's Not Included

The existing package excludes personal and optional expenses that are not part of the confirmed itinerary. Review these items together with your final quotation before payment.

• Personal items and purchases
• Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide or other staff
• Optional tours not included in the confirmed itinerary
• Visa fees
• Optional meals not included in the meal plan
• Any service not specifically confirmed in your written quotation

How Does the Serengeti Balloon Morning Work?

The existing itinerary places the balloon flight at dawn on Day 3. We arrange the transfer from your Serengeti accommodation to the launch area, where the balloon supplier takes over the flight operation. The source program lists post-flight refreshments, a certificate and a bush-style breakfast before you continue with the day's safari activities.

The pilot and balloon operator make the operational decision for the flight. Exact launch time, route, landing point, passenger capacity and participation rules can vary, so we confirm the current supplier requirements before booking rather than treating older limits as universal.

Wildlife and Great Migration Expectations

This itinerary gives you several days of ground-based wildlife viewing plus an aerial perspective from the balloon when it operates. You may see migrating herds or predators during the safari, but neither the Great Migration nor any specific species can be guaranteed from the balloon or the vehicle.

If migration viewing is a priority, tell us your travel month before confirming so the accommodation and safari routing can be discussed around the expected seasonal movement rather than promising a fixed wildlife location.

Serengeti Balloon Safari Safety and Participation Requirements

Ballooning involves an early transfer, standing in the basket and a landing that may be bumpy. The existing page specifically advises travelers with back problems to seek medical guidance before attempting the flight. Current age, mobility, health and passenger-capacity rules must be confirmed with the contracted balloon operator for your date.

Jaynevy Tours coordinates the booking and communicates the supplier requirements, while the pilot or balloon operator remains responsible for the flight's operational and safety decisions.

Where You Stay During the Safari

The source itinerary allows for tented camps or lodges depending on your choice. We therefore do not name a fixed property on this page. Your written quotation should confirm each night's accommodation, room type, meal plan and whether the arrival-night hotel in Arusha is included in the package price.

You can review broader Tanzania accommodation options when deciding the comfort level you want for the safari.

Who This 6-Day Balloon Safari Suits

This package suits travelers who want one balloon morning without giving up several days of ground safari, and who also want to combine Serengeti with Ngorongoro and Tarangire. It is a stronger fit for travelers comfortable with a multi-park road itinerary than for someone seeking a Serengeti-only fly-in holiday.

• Choose this package if: you want Serengeti game drives, a balloon experience and two additional northern Tanzania wildlife areas in one trip.
• Discuss alternatives with us first if: you have mobility, health or age considerations affecting balloon participation, or you want to reduce road travel.
• Compare other durations: the existing sidebar links to 3-, 4-, 5-, 7-, 8-, 9- and 10-day Serengeti balloon safari options.

Booking and Written Quotation

Before you confirm, send us your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred accommodation category. We then confirm balloon availability, the day-by-day route, accommodation, pickup and drop-off arrangements, inclusions and final price in writing.

Once the quotation is confirmed, you can review our payment options. The booking form beside this itinerary can also be used to send your preferred dates and contact details.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 6-Day Serengeti Balloon Safari

How much does the 6-day Serengeti balloon safari cost?

The price of our 6-day Serengeti balloon safari starts from USD 3,000 per person. The final price depends on your accommodation choice, travel date, group size, balloon arrangements and the services confirmed in your written quotation.

Is the hot-air balloon flight included in this package?

Yes. The existing package inclusions list the Serengeti balloon flight as part of the safari. The exact supplier, launch area, pickup time and post-flight arrangements are confirmed for your travel date in writing.

What time does the Serengeti balloon safari start?

The existing itinerary plans the balloon experience at dawn, around 6:30 am, with a transfer from your Serengeti accommodation to the launch area. The exact pickup and launch time must be reconfirmed because operating conditions and supplier schedules can change.

Can the Great Migration be guaranteed from the balloon?

No. The itinerary may coincide with migrating wildlife, but the Great Migration and other wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed because animal movement varies with season and conditions.

Are there age or health requirements for the balloon flight?

Yes. Participation requirements depend on the contracted balloon operator. The existing page notes landing can be bumpy and highlights back problems as a concern, so age, mobility, health and any other supplier restrictions should be confirmed before booking.

What accommodation is used on the safari?

The existing itinerary states that accommodation can be in tented camps or lodges depending on the option you choose. Your specific properties, meal plan and room arrangements are confirmed in your written quotation.

What happens on the arrival day?

The existing itinerary includes pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to a hotel in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay before Day 1. Whether that pre-safari night is included in the quoted package price should be confirmed in writing.