Tanzania safari – balloon safaris
An exclusive excursion over the Serengeti plains, offering unparalleled
panoramic views of an awe-inspiring landscape. The Tanzania Balloon
Safari is a very popular excursion for those of our clients willing
to spend that little bit extra.
The balloon safari can be added on to any safari that includes
a night in the Serengeti, at any of the lodges. Only two balloons
fly each day, each with a capacity of only 12 people.
Balloon safari itinerary
The Tanzania Balloon Safari starts with a pre-dawn pick up from
your lodge and a drive of 45 minutes to the launch site (80 minutes
from Sopa lodge).
Then, at dwan, you enter your hot-air balloon for a breathtaking
one hour flight. As you float over the plains in the increasing
light, the pilot will take you up to at least 1,000 ft for a breathtaking
panoramic view of the plains.
Much of the remainder of the balloon flight will be at a tree-top,
or even grass-top, level for some close up views of the wildlife,
flora and fauna below.
On landing, you are met by the ground support team with a bottle
of champagne. Then it's off to the breakfast table, which will have
been set up under a fine umbrella tree close to the landing spot.
You are served a full cooked English breakfast with some tropical
additions – a fine spread served on bone china with silver
cutlery and crystal glasses.
The balloon safari is complete by around 9:30 a.m., and you are
returned to the Seronera lodge to be met by our driver-guide. As
this is an early morning excursion, you can add this on even if
you are in a group where not all members would like to participate.
In case of cancellation by the balloon operating company, due to
climatic conditions or any other reason, you will have the option
of a balloon safari flight the following morning, if this fits into
your itinerary, or a full refund.
At present the cost of the Tanzania Balloon Safari excursion is
£280 per person.
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