Today’s flights
Kogatende
27 September 2025
Under a soft, cloud-kissed sky, guests arrived on time and lifted off for a breathtaking morning over the Mara. The river below came alive with hippos, crocodiles, storks, and vultures, while giraffes, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest roamed the plains in harmony. A graceful landing led to a joyful champagne toast and a delicious bush breakfast. Smiles all around as guests departed, hearts full and spirits high.
Seronera
27 September 2025
Six balloons rose together into the golden Serengeti sky, just after sunrise. The flight offered stunning views of buffalo herds near Maasai Kopjes, along with hippos, lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, dik-diks, and a warthog family with three playful babies. A few gentle ups and downs added to the fun, ending with a soft landing near Salad. Guests were all smiles, cherishing every moment with Serengeti Balloon Safaris.
Seronera
26 September 2025
Five balloons rose together with the sun, painting the sky over Seronera in golden hues. Our gentle flight took us low over the River Tree launch site, offering breathtaking views of buffalo herds, lions with cubs, hippos, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, and more wildlife in every direction. The panoramic beauty of the Serengeti unfolded beneath us, and after a smooth upright landing, guests were greeted with smiles and unforgettable memories. Every moment with Serengeti Balloon Safaris was pure magic.
Kogatende
26 September 2025
A soft sunrise peeked through the clouds as three balloons lifted into the sky. Guests floated gently over the Mara River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, lions, elephants, and vast herds of migrating wildebeest. After a smooth landing, a champagne toast and delicious bush breakfast awaited. Smiles all around an unforgettable Serengeti Balloon Safari experience.
Seronera
25 September 2025
Today’s flight in Seronera was nothing short of magical. Four balloons lifted off before dawn, gliding gently beneath a blanket of low clouds. The Serengeti came alive with breathtaking sightings elephants, buffaloes, lions (including a proud male and a full pride), hippos, a leopard, giraffes, bushbucks, reedbucks, tawny eagles, and countless Thomson’s gazelles. The panoramic views led us on a beautiful journey across the plains, with all balloons landing smoothly in upright position. Our guests were thrilled, soaking in every moment of this unforgettable adventure with Serengeti Balloon Safaris.
Seronera
24 September 2025
Another unforgettable flight with Serengeti Balloon Safaris began with a breathtaking sunrise over the first hippo pool. All four balloons glided gracefully above a large herd of Cape buffalo, followed by scattered elephants across the plains. Guests were thrilled to spot a pride of lions with playful cubs, wildebeest, zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, and even a leopard lounging near a pond. The experience was crowned with a gentle upright landing in the lush grasslands. Every moment was pure magic an adventure that left our guests smiling long after touchdown.
Kogatende
24 September 2025
Guests enjoyed a spectacular sunrise under clear skies, with all three balloons launching smoothly and on time. The flight followed the Mara River, offering stunning views of hippos, crocodiles, Sacred Ibis, vultures, and Marabou storks. Wildlife sightings included wildebeest, zebra, hyena, impala, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland, and giraffe, with notable concentrations near Sayari and Mara Mara Road. After a gentle landing, guests celebrated with a champagne toast and a beautifully presented SBS bush breakfast. All departures were timely, with guests happily reunited with their safari guides.
Seronera
23 September 2025
This morning’s flight was nothing short of spectacular. Just after takeoff, as the sun rose over the horizon, we were greeted by a large herd of Cape buffaloes a breathtaking sight in the golden light. Flying low over the plains, we spotted a cheetah with her cub, more buffaloes, elephants, hippos, a lioness strolling gracefully, and a pride of lions with playful cubs. Zebras, hyenas, Thomson’s gazelles, and giraffes added to the rich tapestry of wildlife below. The panoramic views were stunning, and the gentle ups and downs of the balloon gave everyone a chance to soak in the beauty from different angles. We ended with a soft, smooth landing a gentle tip-over that brought smiles all around. A truly joyful morning with happy guests and unforgettable memories.
Ruaha
23 September 2025
As the sun rose over the Serengeti, we lifted off gently into golden skies, beginning a peaceful journey toward the river. Our first sighting hippos resting in the water set the tone for a serene adventure. Drifting northward, we glided above elephants, giraffes, impalas, zebras, ostriches, and even a bat-eared fox. A final pass over the river revealed hippos lounging in the last big pool, a perfect farewell to the wildlife below. Guests cherished the tranquility of being the only balloon in the sky, with no vehicles in sight just the raw beauty of nature. After a smooth landing near the track, we toasted with champagne and shared the story of ballooning’s origins. Breakfast brought more magic: elephants and hippos in the riverbed, jackals, baboons, and a crowned crane nearby. Guests praised the warm hospitality and seamless experience delivered by the SBS team a morning to remember.
