Today’s flights
Ruaha
09 September 2025
We lifted off gently with the sunrise, drifting toward the river where sightings of hippo, elephant, giraffe, zebra, and impala gradually unfolded. A special moment came as we hovered directly above a group of giraffes truly magical. After a smooth landing, guests enjoyed the traditional champagne toast and ballooning story. On the way to breakfast, more wildlife greeted us, including elephant, Grant’s gazelle, and impala. Breakfast was peaceful and scenic, with crowned cranes and elephant in the riverbed. Guests appreciated the quiet skies, attentive service, and the thoughtful touches throughout a truly memorable morning in the Serengeti.
Seronera
09 September 2025
A perfect morning in Central Serengeti with all five balloons airborne at sunrise. We drifted over Downeys Dam and along the river, spotting hippos, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, and a variety of birds. Though game was light at first, sightings picked up over the plains with warthogs, reedbuck, and vultures. Smooth landings in Sonja Plains wrapped up a peaceful flight, and guests were all smiles grateful for the serenity, the views, and the magic of the morning sky.
Ruaha
08 September 2025
Guests were greeted by the distant roar of lions as they sipped coffee at the launch site, setting the tone for an unforgettable flight. As the sun rose, the balloon gently lifted and drifted over the river, revealing hippos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a pride of lions near R24. Low over the baobab forest, guests admired these ancient giants from a breathtaking new angle. After a smooth landing, the traditional champagne toast and ballooning story added a touch of charm. On the way to breakfast, more wildlife appeared lions, buffalo, gazelles, jackals and crowned cranes graced the breakfast site. Guests praised the peaceful flight, seamless operation, and heartfelt hospitality.
Kogatende
08 September 2025
This morning, four balloons rose gently into a sky softened by clouds, tracing the winding path of the Mara River. Guests watched hippos, crocodiles, and scavenger birds stir beneath them, the river alive with movement. As the flight drifted out across the plains, the Serengeti revealed its wonders zebra, eland, giraffes, elephants, hyena, and even a lone cape buffalo. Though the sunrise stayed hidden, the magic was unmistakable. After landing, guests toasted with champagne and shared stories over breakfast, surrounded by birdsong and open skies. The peaceful flight, rich wildlife, and heartfelt hospitality made for a truly memorable experience.
Seronera
08 September 2025
Before the sun touched the horizon, our balloons rose into clear skies, carried by gentle winds across the golden plains. As we floated toward Valley 16, the Serengeti came alive beneath us hippos wallowed in quiet pools, elephants marched with purpose, and ostriches danced across the grasslands. Guests spotted gazelles, giraffes, hyenas, a graceful serval, and a lioness with her playful cubs. Even a rare honey badger made a brief appearance, adding a touch of surprise to the morning’s magic. After smooth tip over landings, guests gathered at Middle Road for a celebratory breakfast, sharing stories and smiles in the soft morning light. It was a flight filled with wonder, wildlife, and the kind of peace only the Serengeti can offer.
Tarangire
07 September 2025
This morning’s flight lifted off just before sunrise, with the sky still wrapped in soft twilight. Within minutes, the sun rose gently behind us, casting golden reflections across our path a breathtaking welcome to the day. As we climbed to nearly 1600 feet above the ground, the balloon caught a graceful wind that carried us toward the river. Below, the Serengeti came alive: a sweeping herd of cape elands, zebras trotting in formation, giraffes gliding through acacia groves, and impalas leaping with ease. Ostriches darted across the plains, cape buffaloes stood proud, and a vast wave of wildebeest moved beneath us like a living tide. Our landing was smooth and upright, a soft touch that left guests smiling and speechless. The morning ended with laughter, stories, and a delicious bush breakfast an unforgettable Serengeti Balloon Safaris experience that touched hearts as much as it thrilled.
Seronera
07 September 2025
Before the sun touched the horizon, our balloon rose gently into the dawn sky, floating beneath clear heavens and carried by calm winds. The plains below slowly awakened as we drifted toward Valley 16, changing altitude to follow the rhythm of the land. Wildlife greeted us at every turn hippo lounging near the water, elephants moving in quiet procession, and ostriches striding across golden grass. Gazelles danced, hyenas watched from the shadows, and even a serval made a rare appearance. Lions and cheetahs lay in regal stillness, bathed in morning light. We touched down in a smooth, upright landing, met with smiles and awe. Guests shared stories over a beautiful breakfast at River Tree, hearts full of a flight that felt like a dream.
Kogatende
07 September 2025
Clear skies and gentle winds made for a smooth launch just after sunrise. River crossings revealed hippos, hyenas, and scavenger birds, while balloons inflating downwind created a stunning view behind us. We drifted across the plains with steady steerage, spotting zebras, wildebeest, elephants, antelope, warthogs, and a lone giraffe. A lilac-breasted roller added a splash of color to the morning. All balloons landed upright after about an hour, with happy guests and another beautiful Serengeti morning to remember.
Kogatende
06 September 2025
A calm morning at the launch site set the tone for a graceful take-off, with Derek, Frank, and I lifting off in sequence. The sky filled with balloons drifting gently downwind a breathtaking sight that delighted our guests from the very start. We enjoyed smooth steerage and crossed the Mara River twice, keeping a respectful altitude over the water. Along the banks, guests were treated to a remarkable scene: hippos, crocodiles, and scavenger birds, with wildebeest gathering in anticipation of a crossing truly unforgettable. The plains offered a rich tapestry of wildlife: zebra, giraffe, elephant, eland, reedbuck, warthogs, hyena, and even a male lion. The abundance and variety made for a magical flight, leaving our guests deeply moved and thoroughly satisfied.
