The Great Migration in Tanzania
3-Day Luxury Serengeti Safari with Balloon
A short, special trip: Hembe camp, big cats at sunrise and a Serengeti hot air balloon flight.
What this safari is like
A short, special trip: Hembe camp, big cats at sunrise and a Serengeti hot air balloon flight.
- Serengeti hot air balloon safari included
- Moyo Camp Hembe, 12 tents
- Sunrise game drives with big cats
Wildlife is wild. We never guarantee a river crossing or a particular sighting, but we plan your route, camps and days to give you the best chance, and we keep the schedule flexible so we can follow the action.
At a glance
- Length
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Best months
- All year
- Start / end
- Arusha or Moshi
- Where you stay
- Eileen's Trees Inn, KaratuMoyo Camp Hembe, Central Serengeti
- Style
- Private 4x4 with pop-up roof, your own guide, your own pace
Your 3-day itinerary
Every day can be adjusted to your pace and to where the herds are. Your written quote confirms the final plan.
- Day 1Arusha or Moshi to Karatu
Your driver-guide collects you from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi after breakfast and talks you through the plan. Drive to Karatu (about 3 to 4 hours) along the edge of the Great Rift Valley, through Maasai country and past Lake Manyara. Arrive with time to settle in, rest and get ready for the Serengeti.
- Day 2Karatu to the Serengeti
An early start for the highlight of the trip. Climb through the Ngorongoro Highlands and pass Oldupai Gorge, famous for early human fossils, then drop onto the open Serengeti plains with game viewing all the way to Moyo Camp Hembe, Central Serengeti. Picnic lunch on the road. You may well spot your first lions, zebra and wildebeest before you arrive. Your hot air balloon flight is arranged for the next morning.
- Day 3Balloon flight and drive to Arusha
Start before dawn with your included hot air balloon flight and bush breakfast. A final morning game drive, then the long scenic drive out via the Ngorongoro Highlands (a full day on the road, with stops). An optional crater descent can be added for a small supplement. Arrive in Arusha or Moshi in the evening.
Price per person by group size
The bigger the group, the lower the price per person. Choose your group size to see your price.
Group total about $3,460
| Travellers | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per person | $1,730 | $1,400 | $1,320 | $1,400 | $1,350 | $1,300 |
Single room supplement: about $750. Prices are indicative per person for a private trip. Park fees change each season, so your written quote is final.
What is and is not included
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park and conservation fees (crater descent where shown in the itinerary)
- Accommodation and meals as listed, plus drinking water
- 24/7 support from our team
- Serengeti hot air balloon safari
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa (about $50 per person)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and crew (about $15 to $20 per person per day)
- Alcohol and sodas
Request the 3-day safari
Tell us your dates and group size. Christian and the team reply personally within 24 hours with a written itinerary and a clear final price.
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