Flying Silent: The Ultimate Serengeti Balloon Experience

Every morning at dawn over the Serengeti Plains, only a few fortunate people have their ultimate safari experience. As the sun rises over Maasai Kopjes, you will hear a blowing sound of a hot air balloon and here is where it all starts for you.

The view from a balloon over the Serengeti Plains is so fascinating. Sometimes you will fly so high that you can see for a hundred miles in every direction. The Wildebeest Migration is heading towards you and sometimes you will fly at treetop height, so you can almost touch a vultures nest in an acacia tree. You will see giraffe, waterbuck, buffalo, topi and other antelope from an entirely new perspective.

There is a daily take off is at 6 am from the Seronera area or Western Corridor, and it is depending from the morning wind in which direction the balloon will float.

After experiencing your ultimate safari for approximately 1 hour (depending on the wind) it is time to land and there is another unforgettable experience waiting for you. A nice glass of Champagne (or define sparkling wine) and a real Out of Africa Breakfast is being served.

Imagine yourself sitting at a table under the shades of an umbrella tree, with nice china and silver cutlery, fresh tropical fruits, warm freshly baked bread and English traditional breakfast. All served by stewards in traditionally Swahili dresses. And if you are in need you can also use the “loo with a view”.

At around 9.30 pm you will return to your lodge and on your way you might see a lion family resting near the road.

Maybe you will think it has all been a dream, but your personal Balloon Certificate will remain a memory of your Ultimate Safari Experience!

Some facts!

• the balloons are top of the range Cameron A315’s
• capacity of up to 32 (2x 16) passengers daily from Seronera and 12 passengers from Western Corridor
• colours are dark green and beige to blend in harmony with the Serengeti
• each balloon is equipped with ‘whisper’ burners
• all balloon pilots have international qualifications and many years experience of flying in Africa
• Royalty fees are paid to Tanzania National Parks for every passenger flown

Restrictions!

Children under the age of 7 are not allowed. There is no upper age limit, however you must be reasonably mobile, fit to fly and prepared for an adventure. An average passenger weight of 80 kg is calculated. Passengers weighing 50% plus more than this (i.e. 120 kg) maybe charged for two places.

Price!

Price per person is $499,- and this included transfers from/to your lodge at Seronera Area/Western Corridor, 1 hour balloon flight, champagne and full English breakfast.

Enquiries!

For enquiries or bookings contact Judith: info@ajabu-adventures.com or check our website www.ajabu-adventures.com (click on the flag for English version)