Today’s flights
Seronera
12 January 2026
Our balloon flight in Seronera saw clear skies, gentle winds, and a spectacular sunrise. One balloon lifted off before dawn, gliding over the plains towards Valley 16 and across the Makoma hills, before making a smooth landing at Makoma 4. Wildlife was abundant buffalo, hippo, lions, giraffes, hyena, cheetah, hartebeest, topi, reedbuck, impala, black‑backed jackal, and a wonderful variety of birds including tawny eagles, secretary birds, lilac‑breasted rollers, white‑bellied bustards, and guinea fowl. Guests ended the morning with a delightful breakfast, cherishing an unforgettable Serengeti Balloon Safari experience.
Ndutu
12 January 2026
Our balloon flight in Ndutu saw a slightly breezy but gentle take‑off, with passengers immediately delighted by wildebeest, zebras, and both Grants and Thompson’s gazelles around us. Crossing from plains to forest, we admired our first tower of giraffes, impala, and a riverbed filled with a great gathering of wildebeest, all set against the rising sun behind the mountains. As we drifted towards the Kusini plains, we encountered a pride of lions along the korongo, followed by four cheetahs—a mother with two cubs and a lone male. Near landing, a honey badger appeared close to the cheetah, adding to the morning’s excitement. On the way to breakfast, we passed the female cheetah and her cubs enjoying theirs. Animal highlights included zebra, wildebeest, gazelles, giraffes, impala, eland, lions, cheetahs, wild cat, jackal, ostrich, hyena, tawny and martial eagles, honey badger, dik‑dik, marabou stork, and flamingos. It was a truly magical morning with Serengeti Balloon Safaris.
Ndutu
11 January
Our balloon flight in Ndutu saw a calm and gentle launch just before sunrise. As we rose, the plains came alive with wildebeest, zebras, and Thompson’s gazelles, while the sun slowly revealed itself behind Mount Lolmalasin. We drifted over the woodland to find three giraffes enjoying breakfast, alongside impala and a handful of Cape buffalo moving through the trees. At Ndutu beach, marabou storks searched among scattered bones, and flamingoes shimmered in the distance a sight that delighted everyone. Further along, a lone male lion appeared from medium altitude, with more giraffes completing the morning’s wonders. It was a serene and unforgettable flight, filled with the magic of the Serengeti.
Seronera
11 January 2026
Our balloon flight in Seronera saw clear skies, gentle winds, and three balloons rising gracefully before sunrise towards Valley 16. Though wildlife was quiet at first, the plains soon revealed their treasures Thompson gazelles, zebras, reedbuck, hippo, bushbuck, hartebeest, giraffes, secretary birds, tawny eagles, hyena, a serval cat, and even a leopard. All balloons enjoyed smooth stand‑up landings, and guests were treated to a delightful breakfast at River Tree. It was a truly magical morning in the skies, filled with joy and unforgettable Serengeti moments.
Ndutu
10 January 2026
Our balloon flight in Ndutu was nothing short of magical. From the moment we lifted off, we were greeted by herds of wildebeest, zebra, Grants and Thompson gazelles spread across the plains. As we drifted towards Lake Ndutu, a tower of giraffes welcomed us, and soon after, the flamingos treated us to a breathtaking aerial display over the water. Crossing the forest, we spotted impala, more giraffes, and even a lone honey badger, while two martial eagles seemed deep in animated conversation. The Maswa plains surprised us with yet another pair of honey badgers three in one flight! On our way to breakfast, we passed a cheetah enjoying its meal and later found lions basking in the sun after theirs. It was a morning filled with wonder animal highlights included zebra, wildebeest, gazelles, giraffes, impala, cheetah, lions, jackal, mongoose, hyena, eagles, honey badgers, dik-dik, marabou stork, and flamingos. Truly, Serengeti Balloon Safaris gave us memories to treasure forever.
Seronera
10 January 2026
Our balloon flight in Seronera saw the skies open beautifully clear, calm, with a touch of morning mist. Four balloons rose gracefully before sunrise, drifting towards Valley 16 with gentle winds and wonderful visibility. At first wildlife was shy, but soon the plains came alive: Thompson gazelles, zebras, reedbuck, hartebeest, giraffes, warthogs, secretary birds, tawny eagles, vultures, and even lions. Each balloon touched down smoothly near Singing Grass Road, and guests were whisked away to Middle Road for a delightful breakfast. It was a serene and joyful morning in the skies, filled with unforgettable sights and the magic of Serengeti Balloon Safaris.
Seronera
09 January 2026
Our balloon flight today in Seronera was truly unforgettable. With clear skies, gentle winds, and a spectacular sunrise, two balloons lifted off smoothly and glided over the plains towards Valley 16 before continuing across the Makoma Hills. Both balloons made perfect landings at Makoma 4 and 6. Wildlife sightings were abundant we observed buffalo, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, serval, Thomson’s gazelles, topi, zebras, black‑backed jackals, and a rich variety of birdlife including tawny eagles, secretary birds, ostriches, southern ground‑hornbills, marabou storks, and guinea fowl. The morning concluded with a delightful breakfast, leaving our guests with cherished memories and a truly magical Serengeti Balloon Safaris experience.
Ndutu
09 January 2026
Our balloon flight today in Ndutu was truly magical. We lifted off gently at sunrise and drifted over the plains, where herds of wildebeest, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles, and zebras welcomed the morning light. As the sun broke through the clouds, we turned towards the woodlands and Lake Ndutu, spotting giraffes, dik-diks, flamingoes, and impalas along the way. Crossing the marsh, we were delighted to see lions in the distance, and just before landing, a cheetah appeared. Moments after our smooth stand‑up landing, she made a successful hunt and carried her catch back to her cubs. Following our post‑flight celebration, we were fortunate to witness her feeding all four cubs—a truly heartwarming sight to begin the new year.
Seronera
08 January 2026
Our flight balloon in Seronera today saw a truly memorable and heartwarming journey. Under mostly clear skies and a gentle morning breeze, the balloon lifted gracefully after a beautiful sunrise. We ascended to various altitudes, gliding over the plains towards Valley 16, drifting far to the left of Thatch Kopjes, and then soaring above Makoma 2 Hills. The views were stunning, and the wildlife sightings were exceptional. Throughout the flight, passengers delighted in observing multiple groups of elephants, giraffes, topis, hyenas, hartebeests, vultures, gazelles, zebras, warthogs, and impalas. The abundance of wildlife created a magical atmosphere that made the experience unforgettable. Our landing was smooth with a gentle drag on the road to Melias, followed by a delightful breakfast at River Tree. The service was of a high standard, and guests enjoyed a relaxed and joyful morning in Seronera. Everything ran seamlessly today, making the flight both scenic and heartwarming for all aboard.
