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Trans-Serengeti Balloon Expedition

Duration
7 days
Price from
£7,999 pp.
Location
Tanzania, Africa
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Trip Highlights

  • Once-in-a-lifetime adventure
  • See Africa's big 5 from the air
  • Led by safari superstar Jean du Plessis

What's Included

  • World-leading expert safari guide
  • All transfers
  • Safari viewing by balloon, car, and foot

Voted Best Balloon Ride Operator Worldwide 2024 by the World Travel Awards.

Spaces now open for 2025. Call us on 0203 111 1315 to book your place.

Join the safari across the Serengeti to the shores of Lake Victoria by hot air balloon and experience the hidden magic of the Serengeti from the air, by 4x4 and on foot.

Serengeti Balloon Safaris are the oldest and most respected hot-air balloon safari company in Tanzania. They have flown over 250,000 guests in their 30+ years of operating across Africa and have dreamt about flying this route.

Your journey will start in Arusha, Northern Tanzania, from which you will take a short internal flight into the Eastern Serengeti. From there you will stay in a private mobile safari camp which will travel ahead of you daily across the Serengeti tracking your flight path in the balloon.

Over the course of this unique adventure, you will be in the safest of hands being guided by Wayo Africa’s expert safari guides on the ground, and Serengeti Balloon Safari pilots in the air. Your journey will see you traverse the entire Serengeti flying by hot air balloon then landing on the Eastern shores of Lake Victoria. Each morning you will fly into a new location from which you can then explore the hidden safari landscape on foot or by 4x4. This is the ultimate way to slow down, enjoy a digital detox and reconnect with nature and its wildlife.

Dates: November 2025

Small group: 8 people

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - November 2025 Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Rivertrees Country Inn in Arusha. Afternoon activity choice of either Meru Waterfall walk or mountain biking excursion.

Day 2 - November 2025 Arrive in the Serengeti

Fly to Seronera airstrip in the Serengeti where you will transfer to your private Wayo Africa fly camp which will be your moving home for the next few nights allowing you to sleep under the stars. Here you will start to enjoy your first wildlife sightings either during an afternoon walking safari or a 4x4 game drive. Overnight in Wayo Africa fly amp.

Day 3 - November 2025 First hot air balloon flight!

Day 4 - November 2025 Deeper into the Serengeti

Day 5 - November 2025 The wild West

Day 6 - November 2025 Final balloon flight!

Day 7 - November 2025 Arusha & Onwards

Expedition Expert Captain Abeid Soka

Captain Abeid Soka - The chief pilot at Serengeti Balloon Safaris who will be flying you on your adventure, started his career as a tour guide and is now one of the most respected ballooning pilots in Africa and Tanzania’s only ballooning examiner. He has also flown over Mount Kilimanjaro. He is expert at reading wildlife from the air along with his impeccable piloting skills.

Expedition Expert Jean Du Plessis

Conservation Conquers Frankfurt Zoological Society

As part of your journey, you will get the opportunity to help with live conservation efforts on the ground. You will meet the incredible de-snaring team from Frankfurt Zoological Society who work tirelessly across the Serengeti, particularly in the hidden corners which you will be exploring, to remove snares and help them in their mission.

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Duration

7 days

Location

Tanzania, Africa

Price from

£7,999 pp.

Price Includes

  • All drinks whilst on safari ;
  • All transfers, all meals apart from lunch on arrival
  • 4 extended balloon flights
  • Guided safari walks and drives in the Serengeti
  • Guided activity on arrival in Arusha;
  • 2 internal flights Arusha to Serengeti return.

Price Excludes

  • Single supplements
  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Any activities or amenities not specified as included

Price is per person based on two people sharing a tent, excluding international flights.*

Accommodation and meals are as follows:

  • 4 nights accommodation in an expedition camp - full board.
  • 2 nights accommodation at Rivertrees Inn, Arusha - breakfast included.

Small group: 8 people.

*Single supplement: £960
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When to go to Tanzania

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January

January is mixed when it comes to weather, temperatures rise whilst the chance of rain and humidity increases. It is still a good time to go, as the rates are lower yet the game viewing is still excellent.

  • During this time migratory herds are in the Serengeti for calving season, meaning the Ndutu plains are busy.
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February

The weather remains hot with a chance of rain in February.

  • Meanwhile in the Ndutu Plains the migration is still occurring.
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March

March is the calm before the storm, before heavy rains and humidity builds. Visitors can take great advantage of lower rates during the low season.

  • Migrating herds start to leave Ndutu, heading West towards Grumeti.
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April

April experiences continued periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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May

During may there is periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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June

June heralds the wet season, bringing lush green vegetation which can make spotting game more difficult. It is a particularly great time for birders as parks become populated by migratory birds especially in the South.

  • Migration is still in the Grumeti area, heading north.
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July

July is the start of peak season, temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the surrounding land becomes drier and spotting game is becoming easier.

  • The migration is in the Northern Serengeti moving towards Kenya.
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August

August is peak season, with bush land drying out game spotting becomes much easier. If you want to experience Tanzania game at its best, August is the time to travel.

  • The migration still remains in the north.
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September

Peak season continues in September, the Northern circuit can be very busy, if you want to avoid crowds it's best to visit the southern parks.

  • The end of the migration is still in the north with herds on both side of the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders.
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October

Peak season continues into October with good game viewing in the Serengeti and southern parks.

  • The migration has now crossed over into Kenya.
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November

November is the start of the rainy season, the rains tend to be overnight so it is still a popular time to travel. During this month you can take advantage of low season rates.

  • Migration crossing over into the Serengeti can be seen a the Tanzania and Kenya border.
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December

Rains continue in December, whilst the temperature and humidity start to build. Venturing out on safari is generally good, with large game still easily spotted.

  • Migrating herds in the north travel south back to Ndutu.
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