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Majengo, Moshi Kilimanjaro

Serengeti Balloon Safari

from € 560 / Night

Capacity : x8

Serengeti Balloon Safari

Serengeti balloon safari is a marvel of nature featuring prominently on several travelers’ bucket lists. It is most famous for its wondrous array of wildlife, stunning landscapes, and enchanting lakes a true jewel of Africa.

Spanning a massive 30,000 square kilometers, there’s so much to see and do that it will take several trips to be able to capture all that it has to offer unless of course, you have the ultimate vantage point the air, that’s what a balloon safari in Serengeti delivers and there is simply a no better or more exhilarating way to see Africa’s incredible landscapes and animals. Serengeti hot air balloon

Serengeti Balloon Safari How Does It Works?

There are several hot air balloon safari companies, but it is still advisable to pre-book this popular activity for your Serengeti Balloon safari holiday. This activity cannot be organized on the day and due to the reliance on favorable weather, it is not on offer throughout the year.

included a champagne toast after the 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 the 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, also, that because the weight of the balloon is a crucial safety consideration, passengers who weigh over 120 kilos (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.

Serengeti hot air 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.

Min Age : 10+

10 Reasons to Book a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti

1. The views
A hot air balloon safari in Serengeti presents a unique bird’s eye view of these endless plains. During a hot air balloon safari, you will fly over the Serengeti plains filled with herds of wildlife grazing in the early morning over several square kilometers of the game park.

For photographers, this is a unique photo opportunity. A balloon ride gives you an aerial view of the wildlife and landscapes of Serengeti that is rarely captured in ground photography.

2. The thrills
A hot air balloon safari is a thrilling adventure. The feeling of lifting off the ground or the understanding that your destination is unknown and totally at the mercy of the wind is not an everyday experience.

When you arrive at the launch site you will be given a safety briefing to prepare you for your flight. The flight is about one hour and varies day to day depending on the weather and the wind. Even the most experienced pilot will not be able to guess exactly where you will land as you float in the direction and speed of the wind.

3. Go off the beaten track
Safari vehicles in Serengeti can only operate on designated trails so as not to disturb animals. On a safari vehicle, you are limited on where you can go for game viewing.

With a hot air balloon, you have the rare opportunity to go where vehicles aren’t allowed and explore the untouched areas outside the busy safari trails. If the wind is in your favor, you can float above the great river and witness the migration up close.

4. The Great Migration
Observe the mile-long migrating trails from a hot air balloon to see herds of seasonal migrating animals. While the great migration can be viewed from the ground, having a bird’s eye view of the migration will give you the true feel of its magnitude.

5. Get out of your comfort zone
If you are looking for a new challenge or a chance to do something out of the ordinary, a hot air balloon safari should be next on your bucket list. Whether you want to beat your fear of heights or simply want to experience floating in the air, a hot air balloon safari is a must-try.

6. Rise with the sun
There is nothing like a sunrise over the plains of Serengeti. Since liftoff is done at sunrise, a hot air balloon safari lets you enjoy the legendary Serengeti sunrise as your balloon rises and floats freely to where the wind will take you.

7. A morning game drive opportunity
Since balloon flights are done early morning, you will be picked up from your lodge at dawn and driven to the take-off site. On the way, you may see nocturnal animals that you will not see at any other time of the day. Early morning is also one of the best times for game viewing as animals are more active in the cooler dawn hours.

8. A unique game viewing experience
With no power lines, fences, and few roads, Serengeti is one of the most beautiful areas in the world for game viewing, even from a safari vehicle. However, going on a hot air balloon safari lets you experience uninterrupted game viewing at its best.

It allows you to stay away from other safari-goers given that safari vehicles tend to be congested in certain areas of the park where the most action is. For avid safari explorers who have been on safaris enough times, a hot air balloon safari will add something new to their safari experience.

Balloon rides do not follow a set route as they follow the direction of the wind. That being so, each balloon ride is unique and will always offer a new experience even for those who have gone on a balloon ride before.

9. Bush breakfast
Whether the balloon lands upright or trips over, you deserve a celebration. Don’t worry, that’s how balloons land all the time. With any hot balloon company, you are in good hands with a well-experienced team. After your landing, you will be met by the ground team and escorted to a designated area for a hearty luxurious breakfast on the plains. Enjoy the meal as you stare into the endless plains of Serengeti before heading back to your lodge or drive off for game drives in the park.

book a hot air balloon safari and enjoy special moments with a loved one.

10. Celebrate special moments
Gift your loved ones a hot air balloon safari to celebrate special moments such as wedding anniversaries, honeymoons, birthdays, university graduations, and more.

With all the accompanying thrills, a hot air balloon safari is also a great spot for memorable marriage proposals. Couples can also try our romantic Love Balloon together or book for their partners as gifts.

Flight areas in Serengeti and months

Seronera-All year long

North Serengeti (Kogatende) June to November

South Serengeti (Ndutu) December to March

Western Serengeti (Kirawira) June to October

Great Wildebeest Migration -Program

Serengeti Balloon Safari Itinerary

At 5:00 am Serengeti Balloon safari company will collect you from the lodge and transfer you to the launch site near Masai Kopjes depends on the location if will be central Serengeti, you will meet your pilot, receive a briefing and watch the inflation of your balloon.

You take off at dawn, rising as the sun rises and float in whichever direction the winds of the morning take us. Your pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon and will sometimes fly lower-down, at tree top height and sometimes lower, offering a unique perspective over the majestic Serengeti and many great photo opportunities of the wildlife below.

At other times he will ascend to 300 meters (1000 feet) or more so you can take in the wonderful panorama of the Serengeti and get an appreciation for its profound size.

Once you are back on the ground, you will be escorted to a table that has been laid out to the highest of standards. The table is laid with bone china and silver cutlery. Fresh tropical fruits, warm freshly baked bread and English traditional breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs, mushrooms and tomatoes are served by stewards in customary Swahili dress.

You will also be given a glass of sparkling wine to help celebrate this amazing adventure. For those who do not wish to drink, there are alternate non-alcoholic drinks available. At around 9:30 am, you will be driven back to central Serengeti to continue your safari adventure

End of Serengeti Balloon Safari

2 Days Safari to Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

from € 875 / Night

Capacity : x20

Tour Details

2 days safari this tour has been designed to offer closeness to Tanzania wilderness for a short but intense Tanzanian Northern Circuit safari experience, for a shorter and time-constrained period of 2 days / 1 night experience its magic and the beauty of Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater

In contrary to other African countries, Tanzania offers the best lodging and camping safari due to the fact that all of its campsites are not fenced which allows animals to wander around freely and get close to the tents the thing that brings the feeling of being to the heart of the African wilderness.

In the morning you will be awakened by the beautiful birds’ songs ready to go for a game drive. The driver-guide will help you spot various animals and explain to you the observed drama while the safari cooks will treat and spoil you with their excellent culinary skills.

2 days safari.

Min Age : 10+

Departure & Return Location: Kilimanjaro (JRO) International Airport

Day 1 Arusha/Moshi – Tarangire National Park

An approximate 2 hours drive will take you from Arusha to the Tarangire National Park while Moshi will be 4 hours. The park is best known for its elephant herds, savannah, baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river and giraffes, bushbucks and hartebeests are often seen. With a bit of luck, you might even spot the fringe-eared oryx or the weird-looking gerenuk. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions.

Leopards are seen every once in a while but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. Late in the afternoon, you will leave the park and drive to Karatu town and Overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge where you will spend the night.

Continue with 2 days safari in the morning

Meals
Full Board

Day 2 Tarangire Area – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Rise and shine! It is an early departure to the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Today’s destination is the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you have reached the crater rim, you will drive down a steep track into the 600 m deep caldera to see a range of animals, grasslands, birds, and a lake.

The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the Big Five to spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs, and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch in the crater, you will return to Arusha, where you will arrive in the early evening and overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge

Meals
Half Board

End of 2 days safari

Mount Meru 4 days

from € 855 / Night

Capacity : x16

Tour Details

Mount Meru is situated in the core of Arusha National Park in Tanzania and is incredible for climbing. It is generally prescribed to trek Mt. Meru as a “Warm-up” before summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro as it is a good plan for elevation acclimatization. Notwithstanding, the trek to Mount Meru in itself is a compensating background. Mount Meru has striking perspectives and assorted vegetation, as well as allows us to observe natural life amid your trek. Likewise, Mount Meru trekking is less swarmed than the Mt. Kilimanjaro course.

Amid your trek you may run over creatures, for example, giraffes, wild oxen, elephants, gazelles, mandrills, colobus monkeys, and fluctuated types of feathered creatures. Along these lines, while trekking you can appreciate strolling safari. The whole edge stroll on Mount Meru is a breathtaking climb and offers 360-degree views from the summit of Meru and furthermore, you can observe Mt. Kilimanjaro from MountMeru’s pinnacle, which is an exciting background.

In contrast to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru has just a single authority Mount Meru course to the summit – the ‘Momella route’.The ascension to the volcano Mt. Meru is the perfect preparation for the conquest of Kilimanjaro. You can get used to the heights (around 15.000 feet) and it is possible to test out the equipment so that you will be able to correct and improve it on the rest day that lies between the climbing of Kilimanjaro. But the most important thing is to practice ascending at night since it is not very pleasant to do this when it is almost dark and quite cold.

Min Age : 15+

Departure & Return Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

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