Duration
7-Day
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
7-Day Luxury Northern Tanzania Safari with Balloon
Overview
An exclusive private luxury safari through Northern Tanzania, where the untamed beauty of Africa's premier wilderness unfolds in intimate, luxurious style. Designed for discerning travelers seeking privacy and unparalleled comfort, this journey immerses you in the iconic landscapes of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, with stays at secluded luxury lodges and tented camps offering panoramic views, gourmet dining, and personalized service.
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Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP
Country & park
Tanzania / Serengeti National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & hot air balloon safari
Accommodation
Ewanjan Tented Camp - Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$9,570 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Serengeti NP
Day 3-4
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5
Lake Manyara NP
Day 6
Tarangire NP
Day 7
Kilimanjaro Airport
End
Arusha (Day 7)
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & hot air balloon safari
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Ewanjan Tented Camp
Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Luxury+ lodge inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Fly to Serengeti for the Safari of a Lifetime
Morning transfer from your hotel to Arusha Airport for your bush flight to Seronera Airstrip. On arrival your Only One Safaris Driver Guide will be waiting for you with your private safari vehicle. Every day you will organise your itinerary with your guide according to your wishes and location of the animals according to the time of day and season Game drives in Central Serengeti, center around the Seronera Valley, offer year-round wildlife richness amid riverine forests, open grasslands, and iconic granite kopjes. Dawn excursions along the Seronera River reveal hippo pods wallowing in pools, crocodiles basking on banks, and lion prides patrolling for prey, while leopards drape lazily over sausage trees overhead. Afternoon drives explore the Retima Hippo Pool, alive with grunting hippos and waterbirds, capping the day with sunset views of big cats silhouetted against the vast savannah, delivering intimate encounters in one of Africa's most densely populated wildlife areas. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Ewanjan Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 2
Balloon Safari & Game Drives in Central Serengeti
Before dawn wake with early morning tea or coffee and head with your guide to the Serengeti Balloon launching point. A Serengeti balloon safari begins at dawn, gently lifting you above the vast plains in a hot air balloon for breathtaking aerial views of the endless savannah, migrating herds, and predators below. As the sun rises, the experience culminates in a serene landing followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, creating an unforgettable blend of adventure and tranquility. After the bush breakfast, you will be met by your guide and continue for a further full day of game drives in Central Serengeti. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Ewanjan Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 3
From Serengeti onto Ngorongoro Crater for Crater Rim Walk
An early morning game drive in the Serengeti starts at dawn, with soft golden light illuminating the Seronera Valley's riverine forests and plains, where lion prides patrol the riverbanks, leopards lounge in acacia trees, and herds of elephants and giraffes graze amid the mist, accompanied by the distant roars and bird calls that make this hour magical. After a leisurely breakfast at your luxury camp with fresh fruits and panoramic views, the scenic 2-3 hour drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area passes rolling hills and Maasai villages, arriving at Lemala Ngorongoro—a secluded tented camp on the crater rim with elegant canvas suites and breathtaking vistas. In the late afternoon, join an armed ranger for a guided crater rim walk along forested trails dotted with acacias and wildflowers, spotting buffalo and elephants emerging from the woods below, as the sun sets over the world's largest intact caldera, blending serenity with the thrill of being on foot in this UNESCO wonder. Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Ngorongoro Tented Camp Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater Descent into the Garden of Eden
Early morning descend into the crater for a six-hour tour with picnic lunch. This day begins with a descent from the crater rim (2,300 meters above sea level) down the steep, winding Seneto descent road into the 260-square-kilometer caldera as the morning mist lifts to reveal a breathtaking bowl-shaped landscape teeming with wildlife. Over the next six hours, guided by your Only One Safaris expert driver, explore the crater’s diverse ecosystems—grasslands, acacia woodlands, swamps, and Lake Magadi—spotting dense populations of the Big Five, including black rhinos, lions, and elephants, as well as wildebeest, zebras, and hippos wallowing in pools. Continue through Lerai Forest for leopard sightings and the open savannah for cheetah chases, with your guide sharing insights on the crater’s unique ecology and Maasai coexistence. Afternoon return to Lemala Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and overnight. Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Ngorongoro Tented Camp Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 5
Lake Manyara Game Drive and onto Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we leave the conservation area and head onto the stunning Lake Manyara National Park for game drive en route to Tarangire National Park. The beauty of Northern Tanzania is that every wilderness area is very distinct. A game drive in Lake Manyara National Park is uniquely beautiful, blending diverse ecosystems into a compact, intimate safari experience unlike the vast open plains of the Serengeti. The park's groundwater forest, a lush canopy of mahogany and fig trees fed by underground springs, teems with troops of blue monkeys and baboons swinging through branches, while elephants emerge from the shade to drink at hidden streams. The soda lake itself shimmers pink with thousands of flamingos and pelicans against the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment backdrop, and the famous tree-climbing lions lounge in acacia branches—a rare behavior that adds an enchanting, almost surreal element. This mosaic of habitats—forest, lake, and open woodland—creates stunning contrasts. Luxury+ lodge located inside Tarangire NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Stay: Mpingo Ridge Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 6
Full Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
A full day of game drives in Tarangire National Park. Lemala Mpingo Ridge stands out for its unique elevated ridge setting, delivering sweeping panoramic views over the Tarangire River valley and baobab-studded plains, where cooling breezes and a sense of seclusion enhance the luxury experience before descending into the wildlife-rich areas below. Starting at dawn with your Only One Safaris expert guide, the drive reveals massive elephant herds gathering along the riverbanks, tree-climbing lions lounging in acacias, and predators like leopards stalking prey amid ancient baobabs—a hallmark of Tarangire's dramatic, less-crowded landscapes. Midday picnics under shaded kopjes allow intimate birdwatching and spotting giraffes or cheetahs, while afternoon loops through swamps and woodlands offer sightings of buffalo, zebras, and rare species like gerenuk, culminating in a sunset return with possible en-route wildlife, making this elevated-to-immersion journey distinctly serene and rewarding. Luxury+ lodge located inside Tarangire NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Mpingo Ridge Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 7
Last Morning in Tarangire and Onward Journey
Morning game drive in Tarangire National Park and then head to Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport for your onward journey. We can organise add-ons to Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda for those looking for further experiences The end of a magnificent safari that you will remember for a lifetime. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Hot air balloon safari
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Only One Safaris
4.8 operator rating
We are a boutique, expert-led safari company founded by professionals who have lived and curated unforgettable African experiences since the early 2000s. Offering safaris to 10 East and Southern African countries. The secret to a great safari is knowledge and experience. We know the locations and how to access the best deal for our clients.
Office In
United States
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Ewanjan Tented Camp - Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Only One Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Only One Safaris.
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