Safari from the sky
Your Balloon Safari Adventure starts early morning when you depart your lodge or camp. It is still dark and you may be fortunate to see nocturnal animals on the way to the launch site. Launching at dawn, rising as the sun rises; you gently float over the plains of the magnificent Serengeti. When you arrive, you will meet your pilot and witness your balloon being inflated and prepared for launch.
After a thorough safety briefing and demonstration of boarding and landing position you board your balloon and lift off! Rising as the sun rises your balloon floats in whatever direction the winds of the day are heading over this wonderful area. It is an adventure – even for us. Whereas we know where we have started, we genuinely do not know where we will land as we float in the direction of and speed of the wind. Your pilot will use varying altitudes and layers of air to navigate the balloon over this amazing area.
A balloon offers an opportunity to see the Serengeti from a unique perspective. You will notice wildlife trails made by generations of animals impossible to see from the ground. You will fly over areas out of bounds to vehicles as off road driving is not permitted in much of the Serengeti.
You will notice wildlife trails made by generations of animals impossible to see from the ground. You will fly over areas out of bounds to vehicles as off road driving is not permitted in much of the SerengetiThe flight is about an hour, depending on conditions. After landing, you celebrate in the traditional way with a champagne toast (well, an excellent sparkling wine) before heading off to a special ‘Out of Africa’ breakfast which is prepared in the bush and served under a convenient acacia tree. Linen, bone china, Sheffield cutlery and freshly prepared fare in the company of your fellow passengers make a memorable finale to your adventure.
After breakfast, you are taken to the rendezvous point to meet with your driver guide and continue your day’s activities.
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