Balloon Safari
Why balloon safaris?
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Get a bird’s eye view of everything (see the Serengeti from above); The Serengeti is one of the world’s most famous landscapes. On a cloudless day, flying over a land at a height of over 3000 feet will provide you with a view of the area below. Isn’t it worth it? Almost every detail is visible from up there. It’s a truly unique way to experience a Serengeti wildebeest migration safari.
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Take in an unforgettable early morning sunrise. The dawn and sunset in the Serengeti are among the best in the world. A hot air balloon safari will allow you to view the finish of the night’s events as the sun rises. Because night game drives are not permitted in the Serengeti National Park, taking a hot air balloon safari will provide you the added benefit of going from your lodge to the balloon while it is still dark and ascending in the early hours of the morning. As a result, the likelihood of seeing nocturnal species that you would not see during the day is considerable.
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The landing ceremony. After landing, you will be given your honorary certificate and a champagne toast, and then you will be driven to join the rest of the morning’s balloonists for a full English hot breakfast cooked in the bush.
Locations to fly.
Seronera, middle Serengeti; you can fly here all year, but some dates when the great migration is in the center of the Serengeti can be even better.
Kogatende, north Serengeti; from July to November, flights from Kogatende are special for following the huge wildebeest migration once in the north Serengeti.
Kirawira, west Serengeti; from June to September, flights from Kirawira are special for following the great wildebeest migration once in the west Serengeti.
Ndutu, south Serengeti/north Ngorongoro; December to March, flights from Ndutu are unique because they follow the huge migration in Ndutu where they go for calving.
Tarangire; is one of Tanzania’s four northern circuit parks. It doesn’t need an introduction. You may fly to this place all year.
Ruaha; This area is in Tanzania’s southwestern Ruaha National Park. Flights from this park are only available during peak season, from July to August, making it the only time a balloon safari is economically feasible for balloon safari providers.
Who can fly?
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Children aged 5 to 7 must be accompanied by an adult; anyone over the age of 7 is free to go.
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Due to weight and space constraints, anyone weighing more than 120kg will be forced to pay a premium.
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Pregnant women are not permitted to travel for safety concerns. This is owing to the jarring landings.
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Must be at least 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) tall.
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IncludedAll transportation (unless labeled as optional)A professional driver/guideAll accommodations as stated in the itineraryAll activities (unless labeled as optional)All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)All Taxes/VATCamping EquipmentPark fees
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Not IncludedInternational flights (from/to home)Services not mentioned in the programAdditional accommodation before and at the end of the tourAlcoholic drinksItems of a personal naturePersonal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)Rescue Fee.Round trip Airport Transfer.The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park feesTipsTravel insurance and medical repatriation