Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari is one of the luxury safari experiences offered in Tanzania, ideal for families, couples, friends, or anyone traveling to the region.
Balloon Safaris in Tanzania, particularly in the Serengeti, are highly sought-after experiences.
Known as the Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari, these adventures allow you to enjoy panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see from high above. The flights take off from the Serengeti due to the nearly perfect climate and gentle, reliable winds throughout the year. Each balloon flight offers a unique journey guided by the direction of the wind, providing captivating sights and sounds rising from the ground to greet you. It is a romantic and evocative way to experience the East African wilderness as you gracefully and silently glide over the plains teeming with wildlife in the early morning.
There are experiences that warrant waking up early, and a balloon safari is certainly one of them. Setting out from your camp in the Serengeti before dawn, in the quiet stillness of the morning, adds to the sense of anticipation. Perhaps you'll even catch sight of one of the Serengeti’s elusive inhabitants during the drive to the launch site, as nocturnal creatures retreat from the headlights.
There are several Serengeti hot air balloon safari companies, but it is advisable to pre-book this popular activity for your Classic Serengeti safari holiday. This activity cannot be organized on the day, and due to reliance on favorable weather, it is not available throughout the year. The price per person is around $560 to $650 USD, which covers the ride, a champagne toast after landing, and a delicious bush breakfast with options for vegans/vegetarians.
The price reflects the relatively high cost of maintaining and servicing the balloons, as well as the rest of the pre and post-launch activities, including launching and recovery, as well as road transport to and from the launch site. Each trip also requires a licensed pilot and a formidable team of around 20. Keep in mind that because the weight of the balloon is a crucial safety consideration, passengers weighing over 120 kilograms (265 pounds) may need to reserve two places.
As such, it might be too pricey for budget and standard travelers, but if it is within your means, the feeling you'll get when you are up there and looking down at the incredible scene below is priceless. So yes, it’s 100% worth it. The balloons are huge, and the compartmented comfy baskets can accommodate from around 8 to 16 people for each voyage depending on the size. At this time, only children over seven years old are allowed on the trip, and they must be accompanied by an adult.
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Normally, a Serengeti hot air balloon safari begins in the morning, around 6 am, and lasts for roughly 1-2 hours as you float silently in the sky in a hot-air balloon, observing the bush from above. You have the opportunity to witness the sun rise from a distance and are very likely to see the magnificent array of wildlife below, spanning several square kilometers of the savannah. The clarity of the air allows for views of the Ngorongoro Highlands and sometimes even Lake Victoria. From our lofty vantage point, you can appreciate the Serengeti in all its majestic scale, enjoying a view unimpeded by the narrow confines of vehicles and roads.
Balloon safaris are conducted regularly in the Serengeti and take off from designated sites (in the Seronera area) where disturbance to animals is kept to a minimum. Your safari vehicle drops you off at the take-off site and retrieves you from your landing site. Often, a balloon trip is followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, where you can raise a glass to your time in the skies. You can take a short walk around, stretch your legs, or enjoy the company of friends as we attend to your earthly needs. This marks a fitting end to your memorable flight in the wilderness.
