Today’s flights
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.
Ruaha
06 September 2025
As the sun rose over Ruaha, our balloons lifted gently into the morning sky. Guests from River Lodge had already glimpsed a lioness on their way to the launch site a thrilling start to the day. We floated along the river, greeted by hippos, elephants, giraffes, and zebra, with Fish Eagles soaring overhead. Lions roared from both sides of the valley, their calls echoing through the still air. In the baobab forest below, elephants wandered with their young, and just before landing, a leopard’s snarl reminded us of the wild beauty hidden in the grass. After a smooth landing, guests enjoyed the traditional champagne toast and a peaceful breakfast surrounded by crowned cranes, baboons, and buffalo. With no other balloons or vehicles in sight, the experience felt deeply personal just nature, sky, and the quiet magic of Ruaha.
Ruaha
01 September 2025
With the sun rising behind us, we gently lifted off and drifted over the Mara River, spotting elephants, giraffes, impala, ostrich, bat-eared foxes, fish eagles, and more. The flight offered serene views and rich wildlife at every turn. After a smooth landing, guests enjoyed our traditional champagne toast and the story of ballooning’s origins. Breakfast was served in the heart of the savannah, with sightings of gazelles, crowned cranes, baboons, and birds adding to the magic. Being the only balloon in the sky made the experience even more special and many guests called it the best breakfast they’ve ever had on safari.
Ruaha
29 August 2025
A Serengeti Morning to Remember, We lifted off with the sunrise, catching a gentle breeze that carried us over the river. Nature welcomed us with unforgettable sightings elephants crossing below, bushbuck in the thickets, and graceful giraffes among the trees. As we drifted at varying altitudes, guests spotted zebra, impala, ostrich, jackal, and a Goliath heron in flight, with two elephant herds and their babies stealing the show. After a smooth landing near the road, guests gathered for the traditional champagne toast and the story of ballooning’s origins shared with smiles and laughter. Breakfast was served with a view: another elephant herd wandered through the riverbed, crowned cranes danced nearby, and baboons foraged in the morning light. With no other balloons in sight, guests were immersed in the serenity of the open skies, personalized service, and the beauty of the wild.
Ruaha
29 August 2025
We lifted off with the sunrise, catching a gentle breeze that carried us over the river. Nature welcomed us with unforgettable sightings elephants crossing below, bushbuck in the thickets, and graceful giraffes among the trees. As we drifted at varying altitudes, guests spotted zebra, impala, ostrich, jackal, and a Goliath heron in flight, with two elephant herds and their babies stealing the show. After a smooth landing near the road, guests gathered for the traditional champagne toast and the story of ballooning’s origins shared with smiles and laughter. Breakfast was served with a view: another elephant herd wandered through the riverbed, crowned cranes danced nearby, and baboons foraged in the morning light. With no other balloons in sight, guests were immersed in the serenity of the open skies, personalized service, and the beauty of the wild.
Ruaha
26 August 2025
We lifted off gently with the sunrise, drifting toward the river where hippos stirred in the morning light. The flight continued over peaceful floodplains with sightings of elephants, giraffes, impalas, zebras, baboons, gazelles, and vibrant birdlife. Magnificent views unfolded over the baobab forest before a smooth landing near the road. Guests enjoyed the traditional champagne toast beneath the ancient trees, with the story of ballooning adding a special touch. Breakfast was serene and memorable, highlighted by a massive buffalo herd crossing the riverbed and crowned cranes dancing on the far bank. With no other balloons in sight, guests cherished the privacy, scenery, and heartfelt service that made the morning truly unforgettable.
