Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Serengeti National Park
Experiencing a Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari is an unforgettable and thrilling activity. Take off on an amazing morning flight that will make memories that will last a lifetime.
The morning winds will guide you on a captivating voyage as the hot-air balloon slowly takes flight. Admire the immense plains of the Serengeti from a lofty vantage point. See the majestic prides of Serengeti lions, beautiful giraffes, and magnificent herds of wildebeests as they graze the plains below. With the correct timing and luck, you could even be able to see the magnificent Great Migration from an unmatched aerial viewpoint.
Kindly note that in the event of adverse weather conditions, the balloon safari may be rescheduled to ensure your convenience and safety. Kindly note that in the event of adverse weather conditions, the balloon safari may be rescheduled to ensure your convenience and safety.
Starting at sunrise, the balloon safari Serengeti flight lasts between one and one and a half hours, depending on the weather. This entails leaving your lodge early, at approximately 4:45 a.m. To make the already exceptional experience even more memorable, a champagne bush breakfast will be served to you following the hot-air balloon safari.
A large crew assists in handling the hot-air balloon preparations for each voyage, under the direction of a professional pilot.
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Best time to do a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti.
When visiting the Serengeti for a hot air balloon safari, the best time to go is during the dry season, which lasts from June to October. Some balloon trips are still accessible during the rainy months (March, April, and May), although the actual flight is more affected by weather conditions.
Price of a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti.
The cost of the balloon safari is approximately 550 USD. All costs for the journey, transfers, and champagne bush breakfast following the landing are encompassed inside the fee. There are vegetarian options available.
While it may be expensive, it is certainly worth the cost. The balloon journey is ideal for special occasions such as honeymoons, birthdays, and other celebrations, or simply for the sheer awe-inspiring experience it offers.
Please note that the Serengeti balloon safari is only available as part of a complete program and cannot be booked alone, as the trip takes place within Serengeti National Park. Nevertheless, if you are presently staying in central Serengeti, it might be feasible to reserve the balloon safari as an independent excursion. Kindly contact us or your accommodation for additional information and to check for availability.
What happens if the weather is poor?
Weather conditions must be favorable for ballooning. In the event that bad weather cancels your flight, you will be rescheduled for a later trip. If not, you will receive a return of your money.
The balloon will not be able to take off in very windy or rainy conditions. Your purchase will be returned in full or transferred to another day if your trip itinerary permits in the event that the flight is cancelled.
Why is a Hot Air Balloon Safari so expensive?
Especially in far-off places like Serengeti National Park, balloon trips are costly to run. Balloons must be replaced after 850 flying hours as they are naturally in excellent shape. One balloon runs at a cost of more than US$ 100,000. One also has to take crew member and fuel costs into account while running the balloon flight. Every crew consists of six members and a licensed pilot. Ten more individuals, per balloon, work behind the scenes to launch the balloon flying. This comes to a really large number of persons overall. There are also backup operations, recovery and transfer vehicles. Finally, a large portion of the whole cost goes into conservation fees.
Planning a Hot Air Balloon safari in Serengeti
Get ready for a some how early start. From the Seronera region leaves around 05 30hrs and from the other lodges in the vicinity at about 04 00hrs. Kindly keep some warm clothes and a bag handy to hold camera, binoculars, and other personal belongings. From most lagoons and camps in the Serengeti, we can schedule departures for a balloon safari. Given that a balloon safari is an extremely popular activity and gets booked out early especially during peak season we highly advise scheduling one in advance.
