Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast
Overview
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5 hours
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Some things are worth getting up early for and this is certainly one of them. The wonderful experience of a hot-air balloon ride is enhanced many times over by conducting it over the incredible scenery and wildlife of Serengeti National Park. Serengeti Balloon Safaris has 30 years of experience in this field.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Are children under the age of 7 years allowed? No
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We fly from June to November in Kogatende. For a lifetime experience such as this, you want to make sure you fly with the best. Since the 1970s, we’ve been crafting exceptional balloon safaris and the memories we create are a combination of our long experience, our attention to detail and our desire to make your flight with us truly extraordinary. Each flight is a different journey dictated by the direction of the wind, where the sights and sounds rise from the ground to meet you. We know where we’ve started but we don’t know where we will return to earth. This is part of the adventure. Sometimes the basket will be gently brushing the tips of the grass and sometimes it will be climbing, climbing through the layers of air until you’re high enough to see the curve of the horizon, painted gold and pink by the early sun. Each flight lasts for approximately 1 hour and we celebrate with a champagne toast before enjoying a sumptuous 'full-english' breakfast under an acacia tree.
Ndutu Lake
We fly from Mid-December to the end of March every year in Ndutu. For a lifetime experience such as this, you want to make sure you fly with the best. Since the 1970s, we’ve been crafting exceptional balloon safaris and the memories we create are a combination of our long experience, our attention to detail and our desire to make your flight with us truly extraordinary. Each flight is a different journey dictated by the direction of the wind, where the sights and sounds rise from the ground to meet you. Sometimes the basket will be gently brushing the tips of the grass and sometimes it will be climbing, climbing through the layers of air until you’re high enough to see the curve of the horizon, painted gold and pink by the early sun. Each flight lasts for approximately 1 hour and we celebrate with a champagne toast before enjoying a sumptuous 'full-english' breakfast under an acacia tree.
What‘s Included
Sparkling Wine
Breakfast
Pickup points
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Options
Tarangire Balloon Safari
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Duration: 5 hours
Champagne celebrations and aut
Pickup included
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti Balloon Safaris are offered throughout the year.
Pickup included
South Serengeti/Ndutu
South Serengeti/Ndutu balloon safaris are offered from 20th December to 31st March every year.
Pickup included
North Serengeti
Balloon Safaris in North Serengeti are offered from 15th June to 15th January every year.
Pickup included
Western Serengeti
Western Serengeti Balloon Safaris are offered from 15th May to 15th October every year.
Pickup included
Reviews
3,142 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Up up and away!!!!
Traveler41643273120,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, one that I will never forget. 5 stars
Fabulous Balloon Safari
K7877ZRdianes,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience with Serengeti Balloon Safari was fabulous! We had a wonderful time floating above the Serengeti. The team was top notch at every step - from the driver who picked us up at the crack of dawn, to the team setting up the balloon, a fabulous, interesting, experienced pilot and a spectacular champagne brunch upon landing. We each received a personalized certificate and wonderful photos of our experience. Not a detail missed and everything was included in our upfront fee.
Fabulous
EllenAbi,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience with a great pilot. We very highly recommend this experience with this company. It’s hard to appreciate the great migration from the ground!!
Awesome experience
jille656,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an incredible experience. A sunrise flight over the Seringetii looking at the animals below. Wow! The pilot, Geert, with 27 years of experience expertly took off and landed. I highly recommend.
Great baloon trip
kavkar,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly. The ballon trip was great. They make you feel comfortable during the entire trip. Overall it was a wonderful experience.
The balloon trip in Serengeti is once in a lifetime viewing sunrise and animals!
378patricial,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved every minute of the Serengeti balloon breakfast experience! We were transported very early (4:15am) to the launch site but it was worth seeing the sunrise in the balloon! Our driver was prompt and a careful driver in the dark of the morning through the bush. The staff provided clear safety instruction. Our pilot turned the balloon so everyone had equal viewing. We saw many see room wildebeest. We were picked up easily by our drivers and had a champagne toast. Then we drove on to a beautiful served breakfast. Outstanding experience. Highly recommend.
Ride of a lifetime
mandarkanetkar,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was our first safari and we had a blast. Jonathan and the crew was super helpful and made everyone comfortable. It was surreal to see the animals and vastness of Serengeti from the above. Post safari, we also enjoyed breakfast in the bush. I would highly recommend Serengeti Balloon to everyone.
Amazing, unique experience!
AnneBean3,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience! Absolutely a must-do. Coffee and bathrooms ("loo with a view" LOL!) available when we got there in the wee hours of the morning. The entire experience: from watching the balloons getting prepped, excellent instructions, getting into the basket (entertaining! Tbh, if you have physical issues could be a bit challenging), and such a beautifully calm and serene trip in the balloon, seeing the animals (zebras, giraffe, hippos, hyenas!) from such a unique angle to a soft landing, champagne at the end of the trip and breakfast on the Serengeti. Truly a very special part of our trip. Thank you!
Serengeti Hot Air Bslloon
elainecG9281NT,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Smooth lift off and landing! So amazing herds are full to be since zebras. Also saw elephants and, giraffes.
Hot air balloon flight with lunch in nature
Dreamer05463747640,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional experience, lovely staff and thank you to Captain Jonathan Smith for his professionalism. Expensive activity but guaranteed fun!
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