One of the most magical experiences and worth every penny! The hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti was one of the highlights of our trip. Our pilot Kevin was knowledgeable and professional and pointed out animals to us in the air and smoothly landed the balloon. A champagne breakfast in the bush topped off the beginning of a great day! I would highly recommend adding a hot air balloon ride to your Serengeti safari experience, you won’t regret it!
Amazing experience - absolutely surreal. And pictures just don’t do it justice! Everything from start to finish was like a well oiled machine - from pickup in the morning to the tea before the balloon ride all the way to breakfast and drop off at the end. Barry was also a great pilot and entertaining the whole way!
This was an absolutely unreal experience that felt straight out of a postcard or brochure. Sometimes you wonder if pictures you see online or in advertising material are cherry picked from perfect conditions, but in this case, the experience really lives up to the hype. The serene experience and breathtaking views are above and beyond everything you could imagine. We spent a little over an hour in the air, with some of it at lower heights to see the animals better and some of it at high heights.
After we landed, they had a champagne toast (in custom bottles!) and then we drove to meet the groups from the other balloons for breakfast. (Menu options in one of the photos.)
One thing to be aware of is that the balloon takes off and lands on its side, so everyone has to crawl in and out. To land, it skips on the ground a few times before coming to a stop and tipping over for exit. Our pilot was very experienced so it was pretty smooth, but it just wasn't something we were aware of ahead of time.
One of the most amazing experiences. Im floating above the animals, looking at the horizon in every direction, and come to the realisation that there are areas of ground below us that may have never seen a human. It was wonderful and humbling.
I grumbled because I had to get up so early for this event, but soon I was wide awake and enjoying the serene beauty of the Serengeti. I floated over elephants, giraffes and lions as the newly risen sun glistened on the wet grasses. The pilot, the self-described "handsome" Barry, struck just the right balance between humor, education and allowing the group to enjoy the quiet magic of the ride. Afterwards, there was sparkling wine and an English breakfast in the wild. This was never on my bucket list, but I would do it again and again!
We had an amazing experience on our balloon safari in Western (Grumeti) Serengeti on June 4, 2023. Captain Mohamed Masudi was a great pilot and guide...very knowledgeable! We celebrated after the ride with a delicious breakfast in the bush.
We had such a wonderful experience! From an early morning pick up from our hotel, to breakfast, and then being driven back to our group - everything was taken care of! The ride itself was really smooth and all the safety information was shared clearly. We enjoyed riding with our pilot Zumo and hearing about how he become a pilot in the Serengeti. This was our first hot air balloon ride and I think we were definitely spoiled with the company and the location! I hope to do it again one day. Thank you!!
An unforgettable experience! We did a sunrise hot air balloon from the Seronera area and our pilot, Johnathan, was excellent! He easily made sure we all knew what to do - pointed out animals and game to us and provided binoculars - and enjoyed an outdoor breakfast in the bush with us after our experience.
I've never used a basket like we did - where it is laid flat and you have to climb into it - but it was fun and easy to use and we felt safe the entire time.
After we completed our experience - we were able to purchase a few items as keepsakes, given a certificate, and even emailed photos a few days later.
Unforgettable. Highly recommend this unique experience if you are able to participate in one of these safari balloon experiences while in the Serengeti.
After we landed, they had a champagne toast (in custom bottles!) and then we drove to meet the groups from the other balloons for breakfast. (Menu options in one of the photos.)
One thing to be aware of is that the balloon takes off and lands on its side, so everyone has to crawl in and out. To land, it skips on the ground a few times before coming to a stop and tipping over for exit. Our pilot was very experienced so it was pretty smooth, but it just wasn't something we were aware of ahead of time.
I've never used a basket like we did - where it is laid flat and you have to climb into it - but it was fun and easy to use and we felt safe the entire time.
After we completed our experience - we were able to purchase a few items as keepsakes, given a certificate, and even emailed photos a few days later.
Unforgettable. Highly recommend this unique experience if you are able to participate in one of these safari balloon experiences while in the Serengeti.