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30.11.22

Serengeti Safaris From the Air

I’m sure that you all know about safaris on the ground, they are the mainstay of what a ‘safari’ is all about, journeying across the (usually) African bush enjoying the travel, glorious scenery and lo...

09.11.22

What are the best activities that I should include on my safari?

Game Driving Viewing the amazing wildlife and scenery from a vehicle is the most common activity usually taken during a safari holiday. It is the best way to see the most in the shortest amount of tim...

25.08.22

An expanded list of the 10 best activities whilst visiting Serengeti National Park

The whole experience of being on safari in this amazing national park is absolutely full of wonder and couldn't be more highly recommended, so here are some ideas about how to really make the most of ...

21.01.22

Flying a balloon over the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro

Capt Abeid Soka, Chief Pilot of Serengeti Balloon Safaris, describes his experience of being the first and only Tanzanian to fly a hot air balloon over the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest m...

14.01.22

The story behind our balloons

Our stunning Acacia Green and Savannah Gold hot air balloons are our crowning glory. Designed to reflect and merge into the African scenery, it’s a beautiful sight to behold as they fly over the lands...

13.12.21

Taking off: 30 years of balloon safari experiences

When we first started flying our balloons in the Serengeti more than 30 years ago, we were a couple of likeminded adventurers (Tony and Colin) with just our dreams and ideas to guide us.

27.10.21

Christmas in the Serengeti

If you’re wondering whether Christmas is a good time to visit the Serengeti, here are some reasons why we love it this time of year.

24.09.21

Interview with our Serengeti Safari Balloon Pilots

What was your most memorable flight and why? My most memorable flight was in June 2017 in Western Serengeti. We were flying over the Grumeti river, where we were lucky enough to see many Hippos in and...