Overview
This unforgettable three-day safari offers a thrilling combination of wildlife exploration and a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon experience over the Serengeti. Perfect for travelers seeking an exciting, immersive adventure in a short timeframe, this tour includes luxury accommodation, expert-guided game drives, and breathtaking views from above one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with a morning transfer to Arusha Airport, where you will board a scenic flight to the Serengeti. Upon landing, your professional safari guide will welcome you at the airstrip with a safari-ready 4x4 vehicle. After a short briefing, you’ll begin your first game drive through the heart of the Serengeti, where vast plains stretch to the horizon and wildlife roams freely. You’ll spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and, if lucky, the famous big cats of the region. In the late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp, where you can relax and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Before dawn, you’ll be escorted to the launch site for your hot air balloon ride. As the sun rises over the Serengeti, you’ll float above the savannah, witnessing wildlife from a unique and magical perspective. After landing, you’ll be treated to a champagne breakfast in the bush. The rest of the day is spent on game drives across the Serengeti, exploring different ecosystems and following the movements of the wildlife. You may witness a lion hunt, spot a cheetah on the prowl, or admire a herd of wildebeest crossing the plains. In the evening, return to your camp or lodge for another night of comfort and relaxation.
The Palace of Fifty five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.
Enjoy an early morning game drive, the best time to see predators as they finish their nightly activities. After breakfast back at camp, you’ll pack up and transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, a Gama Travel and Tours representative will greet you and assist with your onward travel plans or transfer you to your hotel.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Domestic flights between Arusha and Serengeti (round trip)
- Two nights accommodation in a luxury safari lodge or tented camp
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride with bush breakfast
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport transfers in Arusha
The Cost Excludes
- International airfare
- Visa fees for Tanzania
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional cultural visits or extra activities not listed
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
