Your balloon safari begins before sunrise. A vehicle picks you up early in the morning from your accommodation and takes you to the launch site. There, you experience the final preparations for the balloon flight up close. While the crew prepares everything for takeoff, your experienced pilot greets you and explains the most important safety precautions.
Once everything is ready, you gently lift off – for one of the most impressive adventures that a luxury safari in Tanzania has to offer.
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You silently glide in the large basket over the vast plains of the Serengeti. While the sun bathes the sky in warm colors, a balloon ride in the Serengeti offers you an extraordinary perspective of the African wildlife.
Whether majestic elephants, elegant giraffes, or predators on the hunt – each journey tells its own story. Your pilot does his best to show you as many wild animals as possible from above.
After the gentle landing, a luxuriously set table awaits you in the middle of the wilderness. Enjoy an exclusive champagne breakfast while your pilot gives a short speech.
Afterwards, your personal driver/guide continues the day's program – perfect for continuing your luxury safari in Tanzania or traveling on to Zanzibar with its paradise beaches.
Yes. A sunrise hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti is one of the most exclusive experiences in Africa. Gliding silently over the approaching herds of animals, followed by a stylish champagne breakfast in the middle of the bush, is simply unforgettable.
Before sunrise, you will be taken to the take-off point and given a brief safety briefing. You will then spend around an hour gliding over the Serengeti, experiencing the wildlife from a bird’s-eye view. After landing, a stylish breakfast awaits you in the bush.
The actual hot-air balloon ride usually lasts about an hour. Including collection, preparation and breakfast afterwards, you should allow several hours in total. Afterwards, your safari in a 4x4 can usually continue as normal.
It’s best to book your balloon safari whilst you’re planning your trip. Places are limited each day and get snapped up quickly, especially during peak travel periods. This way, we can integrate the experience seamlessly into your safari itinerary and secure your preferred date well in advance.
Yes. The balloons are piloted by experienced pilots and only take off when weather and wind conditions are suitable. All guests receive a safety briefing before the flight. If the weather is unsuitable, the balloon safari may be postponed or cancelled for safety reasons.
