The Best Balloon Safaris in Tanzania
Float above the Serengeti at sunrise and take in a rare aerial view of the Great Migration.
Experience Tanzania from above on a spectacular Serengeti balloon safari. Drift quietly over the Serengeti plains at sunrise, watching wildlife stir below, before landing for a champagne bush breakfast. Operated by experienced pilots in designated areas of the Serengeti and Tarangire, balloon flights are among the most memorable add-ons to a northern circuit safari. The flight follows the wind, giving a rare perspective on the landscape and its wildlife. In the Serengeti, this can be especially powerful during migration season, while Tarangire offers beautiful views of baobabs, river country, and elephant habitat. After landing, the crew welcomes you for a celebratory bush breakfast in the wild before transferring you back to meet your guide or continue with the day's safari plan. It turns a single morning into one of the standout memories of a northern Tanzania safari.
Pre-dawn collection and briefing
Your balloon morning begins early, with a transfer from your camp or lodge to the launch site while the park is still dark and quiet. On arrival, the pilot team gives a safety briefing as the balloon is prepared, setting the tone for a smooth and memorable flight.
- Location
- Serengeti or Tarangire launch area
- Included
- Camp or lodge transfer, pilot briefing
Sunrise lift-off
As first light reaches the savannah, the balloon rises gently above the plains. The moment is calm and atmospheric, offering wide views over river lines, grasslands, woodland, and wildlife beginning to move below.
- Location
- Designated balloon flight zone
- Included
- Hot air balloon flight
Aerial wildlife viewing
The flight follows the wind, giving a rare perspective on the landscape and its wildlife. In the Serengeti, this can be especially powerful during migration season, while Tarangire offers beautiful views of baobabs, river country, and elephant habitat.
- Location
- Serengeti National Park or Tarangire National Park
- Included
- Experienced pilot and flight crew
Champagne bush breakfast and return
After landing, the crew welcomes you for a celebratory bush breakfast in the wild before transferring you back to meet your guide or continue with the day’s safari plan. It turns a single morning into one of the standout memories of a northern Tanzania safari.
- Location
- Bush breakfast site and onward safari route
- Included
- Champagne bush breakfast, return transfer
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