1 Day Serengeti Balloon Safari in Tanzania
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safaris Tanzania
Make the most of your visit to Serengeti National Park by adding a sunrise hot air balloon ride to your trip. This ride gives you a special view of the plains and animals that many people never see. Float gently above the Serengeti in a hot air balloon in the early morning, safely seated in the basket. Join us for an unforgettable balloon safari, followed by a delicious Bush Breakfast. For your balloon ride in northern Tanzania, we will pick you up around 5:00 AM.
This safari is a unique experience that comes at a higher price, but it’s truly worth every penny. Floating over the Serengeti at sunrise offers a breathtaking view like no other, and the chance to see wildlife from above is a rare and magical experience. The combination of luxury, adventure, and stunning scenery makes this balloon safari an unforgettable highlight of your trip to Tanzania.
Highlights
- Hot air balloon flight over Serengeti National Park as day breaks.
- Sit back and watch the Serengeti’s wildlife ebb and flow across the savannah.
- Earn serious bragging rights by seeing the park and wildlife from the sky
- And, depending on the time of year you travel, you may have nature’s greatest spectacle to witness: the incomparable Wildebeest Migration.
- Look for elephants, zebra, hippo, and more as the sun rises over the plains
- Relax with included breakfast, bubbly, and return camp or lodge transfers
Tour Summary
Duration
1 Days
Vehicle Type
4WD Safari
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Tour Itinerary
Day to day Best of Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1:
Serengeti National park
Guests enjoy breathtaking views of the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti. Your Tanzania balloon safari begins when you’re picked up from your lodge or camp around 6:00 AM and taken to Seronera Lodge.
Shortly after, you’ll board a Land Rover for a 40-minute drive to the launch site, arriving in time to see the sunrise and watch the balloon being inflated. After a quick safety briefing, you’ll board the balloon and take off.
The flight path and time depend on the wind and weather, but it usually lasts about an hour. You’ll soar up to 1,000 feet for stunning views of the plains and also glide low, near treetops, for a closer look at the wildlife. The balloon’s ‘whisper’ burners help keep noise to a minimum,
and there will be plenty of quiet moments during the smooth, peaceful ride since you move with the wind. The animals and birds you see will depend on the season and your luck, but every sighting will be from a unique and exciting view
After the balloon lands near a game trail, the pilot will celebrate with a champagne toast. The crew, who stay in contact by radio, will pack up the balloon and take you to a breakfast spot set up under a tree on the plains. You’ll enjoy a freshly cooked, full English breakfast in this unforgettable setting. After receiving your certificate, you’ll head back to Seronera Lodge, arriving around 9:30 AM.
This adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, often the highlight of many guests’ safaris. There is also a new base in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti for those staying in luxury camps like Grumeti River Camp, Kirawira Camp, and Mbalageti Camp. The two main balloons in central Serengeti, near Seronera, will continue to operate as usual.
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari Photos
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
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Our tours are top-notch but give you great value. The price we tell you upfront covers most of the costs for one person, like flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Inquiry
Popular questions about Tanzania Safari
You can see lions, which are big cats. You can also see elephants, which are very big animals with trunks. Giraffes, which have long necks, are common. Zebras, with black and white stripes, are easy to spot. There are many other animals too, like rhinos, hippos, and many kinds of birds.
The best time is from June to October. This is the dry season. It is easier to see animals because they gather around water holes. The weather is also nice, not too hot and not too rainy.
A safari can cost from $1,500 to $5,000. The price depends on how many days you go, where you stay, and what you do. Some safaris are cheaper and some are more expensive.
Pack comfortable clothes. It can be hot during the day and cool at night. Bring sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. A hat is good for keeping the sun off your face. A camera is great for taking pictures. Binoculars help you see animals that are far away.
Yes, it is safe if you go with a good guide and a trusted safari company. They know the area and the animals. Always follow the guide's instructions.
A good safari lasts 5 to 10 days. This gives you enough time to see different animals and visit different places without feeling rushed.
The Serengeti National Park is very famous. It has many animals and the Great Migration happens there. The Ngorongoro Crater is also amazing. It is a big volcanic crater with lots of animals inside. Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park are also good places to visit.
Yes, you can see the Great Migration in the Serengeti. It is a huge movement of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. They move to find fresh grass and water. The best time to see the migration is from June to July and from October to November.
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