Hot Air Balloon Safari

A hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti is one of the most magical experiences in all of African travel. Launching at dawn, as the first light paints the sky in shades of gold and crimson, you rise silently above the endless plains for a perspective on the wilderness that few will ever experience.

From your vantage point in the sky, the scale of the Serengeti reveals itself in breathtaking fashion. Herds of wildebeest and zebra stretch to the horizon, elephants move like grey ghosts through the acacia woodland, and predators can be spotted stalking through the golden grass. The silence of the balloon flight is broken only by the occasional blast of the burner and the calls of birds soaring alongside you.

After approximately one hour of floating over the plains, the balloon gently descends for a landing in the bush, where a champagne breakfast awaits. Set up beneath a canopy of acacia trees, the breakfast is a celebratory affair with sparkling wine, fresh fruit, and a full English breakfast cooked on-site. Balloon safaris are available in the Serengeti year-round, with each season offering a different perspective on this ever-changing landscape.