Today’s flights
Kogatende
30 August 2025
We greeted the day with clear skies and brisk winds at Koga. All balloons launched and landed smoothly along the Mara River, offering guests a peaceful and scenic flight. Wildlife was abundant Eland, Topi, Gazelles, Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hyena, African Hare, and a vibrant array of birdlife including Eagles, Herons, and Vultures. Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast at our signature spot and were full of praise for the flight, service, and sightings. A truly joyful morning with Serengeti Balloon Safaris.
Kogatende
29 August 2025
We began with calm skies, though winds picked up during inflation. Both balloons lifted just after sunrise and glided peacefully over the river before following a smooth path along the main road past Sayari. Wildlife was abundant and diverse elephants, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, zebra, gazelle, wildebeest, eland, topi, oribi, African hare, jackal, warthog, and a lively mix of vultures and storks kept guests engaged throughout. Both balloons landed gently, and breakfast was beautifully prepared. Guests shared kind words about the experience, appreciating the scenery, sightings, and thoughtful service.
Kogatende
28 August 2025
A beautiful sunrise greeted us as three balloons lifted gently into the sky. One needed a quick re-inflation, but all took flight smoothly in calm ground winds and quicker currents aloft. The Serengeti was alive with elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, crocodiles, and a vibrant mix of plains game and birds. Guests were enchanted by the views and the peaceful ride. We ended with a joyful bush breakfast and champagne toast every passenger left with smiles and kind words. A truly magical morning
Kogatende
27 August 2025
A dynamic start to the morning with calm conditions shifting quickly during inflation, but all balloons launched successfully. Winds soon settled, allowing for a smooth and scenic flight. Wildlife sightings were rich and varied Serval, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and a vibrant mix of plains game and birds. Guests were delighted, and the bush breakfast was a joyful highlight, filled with smiles and shared stories.
Kogatende
26 August 2025
A gentle breeze welcomed us at takeoff as all four balloons rose smoothly into a golden sunrise. The flight followed the river at low altitude, offering guests intimate views of the landscape before drifting toward Mara Mara Road. Wildlife was abundant lions, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and a vibrant mix of plains game and birds made for a thrilling morning. Breakfast was beautifully prepared and thoroughly enjoyed. Guests shared kind words and left with glowing smiles after a magical start to their day.
Kogatende
25 August 2025
This morning’s flight from Koga began with light winds and a stunning sunrise. All three balloons launched smoothly, drifting low over the river and across Little Serengeti. Guests enjoyed rich wildlife sightings elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, gazelles, elands, ostrich, and many birds. Breakfast was delightful, and guests shared kind words about the flight, the views, and the warm service.
Kogatende
21 August 2025
A gentle overcast morning set the scene as our balloons rose over the Serengeti. Winds guided us swiftly back to the Mara River, still flowing strong and full of life. Guests were treated to a beautiful array of wildlife wildebeest on both banks, zebra herds, eland, buffalo, and playful gazelle. One balloon spotted three lions after crossing the river, and another had the rare joy of seeing a leopard near Sayari. Birds filled the skies: marabou storks, vultures, secretary birds, and cheerful guinea fowl. All balloons landed smoothly, wrapping up a peaceful and memorable morning in the wild.
Kogatende
20 August 2025
We launched under soft overcast skies, with sunshine gently greeting us after landing. Winds were calm on the surface, brisk aloft, offering limited steerage. The Mara River surged with dramatic force its banks eroded, debris drifting, and wildebeest gathered in the hundreds alongside zebras. Wildlife sightings were exceptional: hyena, giraffe, elephant, eland, impala, and gazelle dotted the plains. One lucky balloon spotted a leopard and warthogs. Above, marabou storks and vultures soared, with a few elegant secretary birds in flight. All balloons enjoyed smooth, stand-up landings ending the morning on a graceful note.
