Today’s flights

Seronera

24 December 2025

Our balloon flight today saw us lifting off from Seronera under clear skies and gentle winds. As the sun rose spectacularly, all balloons drifted gracefully toward Sopa Valley. The visibility was excellent both high above and closer to the ground, giving us unforgettable views of the landscape and wildlife. We were treated to wonderful sightings: Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, the striking blue‑hipped topi, reedbuck, bushbuck, ostrich, many kori bustards, vultures, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras on migration. Predators also revealed themselves hyenas, jackals, a leopard, and large prides of lions adding excitement to the journey. The landings were gentle stand‑ups near Melia Road, and afterward guests enjoyed a delightful breakfast at River Tree. It was a morning filled with beauty, serenity, and heartwarming encounters in the skies with SBS an experience that will stay with us for a long time.

Seronera

23 December 2025

Our balloon flight today in Seronera saw the skies open up with clear horizons and gentle winds, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable adventure. Two balloons lifted gracefully at sunrise, while one followed shortly after due to late arrivals. The winds carried us towards the scenic Sopa Valley, where visibility was excellent both high above and closer to the plains. The wildlife sightings were truly heartwarming and abundant: Thompson and Grant’s Gazelles, Blue-Hipped Topi, Reedbuck, Bushbuck, Ostrich, Kori Bustard, Vultures, Tawny Eagle, towering Giraffes, and vast herds of Wildebeest and Zebras on migration. Predators were also on display, with Hyenas, Jackals, and Lions adding to the thrill of the morning. All balloons touched down with gentle stand-up landings in Sopa Valley, and guests were then treated to a delightful breakfast at River Tree. The entire experience with SBS was seamless, joyous, and deeply memorable our guests left the skies with smiles and stories they will cherish.

Seronera

22 December 2025

Our flight in Seronera today saw the first rays of sunrise breaking through soft eastern clouds, casting a gentle glow over the landscape. Two balloons lifted gracefully in the same direction above the Ndutu forest, offering panoramic views that set the tone for a magical morning. In the first woodland, sightings were few, but the second woodland rewarded us richly with elegant giraffes, playful dik‑diks, and herds of Coke’s hartebeest. The highlight was a majestic leopard posing beautifully, while wildebeest mingled with zebras nearby. Guests were thrilled to witness cheetahs, hyenas carrying their morning catch, kori bustards, and a few jackals completing the spectacle. We concluded with a gentle drag landing, tipping softly at the end, and all guests were full of joy. Serengeti Balloon Safaris once again delivered unforgettable memories, crowned by a delightful breakfast shared together.

Seronera

19 December 2025

Our balloon flight today in Seronera saw clear skies, gentle winds, and a spectacular sunrise as all balloons lifted gracefully into the morning air. The winds carried us towards Downey’s Dam, where visibility remained excellent both at high and low levels. Guests were treated to wonderful wildlife sightings, including a Serval Cat, Savannah Buffalo, Thompson’s and Grant’s Gazelles, Blue-Hipped Topi, Cokes Hartebeest, Elephants, Reedbuck, Bushbuck, Impala, Dik Dik, Ostrich, and many Hippos in the river alongside Crocodiles. A wide variety of birdlife delighted everyone, from Vultures to Secretary Birds, while large herds of migrating Wildebeest and Zebras completed the breathtaking scene. All balloons enjoyed gentle stand-up landings near Fuji Hill and Tree One, followed by a delightful bush breakfast at Middle Road. It was a truly magical morning in the skies with Serengeti Balloon Safaris, leaving our guests with unforgettable memories of the Serengeti.

Seronera

17 December 2025

Our balloon flight today in Seronera saw a beautiful sunrise under clear skies and gentle winds, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey. All balloons rose gracefully into the morning light, drifting towards the Sopa Valley where visibility was excellent at both high and low levels. Guests enjoyed remarkable wildlife encounters throughout the flight. Shortly after take-off, a Wild Cat was spotted, followed by sightings of Savannah Buffalo, Thompson and Grant’s Gazelles, Blue-Hipped Topi, Cokes Hartebeest, Elephants, and an impressive variety of birdlife including Vultures and Secretary Birds. The plains came alive with large herds of migrating Wildebeest and Zebras, alongside Giraffes, Warthogs, Hyenas, and Lions an extraordinary showcase of the Serengeti’s richness. The adventure concluded with gentle tip-over landings near Bush Tops camp, after which guests were treated to a delightful breakfast at Middle Road. The morning with SBS was described by all as spectacular, heartwarming, and deeply memorable.

Seronera

15 December 2025

Our balloon flight today in Seronera was truly magical. We lifted off under clear skies and gentle winds, rising into a spectacular sunrise that carried us gracefully towards Sopa Valley. Visibility was excellent, and guests were treated to wonderful wildlife sightings: Thompson and Grant’s Gazelles, Blue-Hipped Topi, Cokes Hartebeest, a variety of birds including Vultures and Secretary Birds, large herds of Wildebeest and Zebras on migration, Warthogs, Impala, Hyenas, and a magnificent pride of Lions with cubs. We touched down with a gentle tip-over landing near Melia Road, before guests enjoyed a delightful bush breakfast at Middle Road. It was a fantastic morning in the skies with SBS, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the experience.

Seronera

13 December 2025

Our balloon flight in Seronera was truly magical. We lifted off under clear skies and gentle winds, rising into a spectacular sunrise as the breeze carried us gracefully towards Maasai Kopje. From above, guests enjoyed wonderful visibility and unforgettable wildlife sightings: hippos, gazelles, elephants, topi, hartebeest, vultures, secretary birds, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, impala, eland, lions on a kill, hyenas, and even a cheetah. All balloons touched down with gentle landings near Wildlife Research, and guests were delighted with a beautiful breakfast at Middle Road. It was a morning filled with joy, adventure, and the magic of the Serengeti skies an experience our guests will cherish forever.

Seronera

12 December 2025

Our balloon flight today was truly scenic and heart‑warming, with clear skies and clients arriving on time, we lifted off gracefully at sunrise and cruised across the plains where we encountered a lone lioness at 16 Valley, two ostriches, a giraffe, a magnificent herd of elephants, topi, a healthy number of zebras, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, warthogs, and hyenas. The flight path was smooth and rewarding, with Sopa Valley especially rich in wildlife at this time of year, making the journey a memorable showcase of the savannah’s abundance and beauty.

Seronera

11 December 2025

Our balloon flight today saw clear skies and gentle winds over Seronera, setting the stage for a spectacular sunrise. Both balloons drifted gracefully towards Sopa Valley, where visibility was excellent at every level. Guests were treated to unforgettable wildlife sightings Thompson and Grant’s Gazelles, large herds of Elephants, Blue-Hipped Topi, Cokes Hartebeest, Giraffe, Zebras, Impala, Warthogs, Hyena, a Serval Cat, Cheetah, and even Lions on a kill. The adventure concluded with gentle stand-up landings at Melia Road, followed by a delicious breakfast at Middle Road. It was truly a magical morning in the skies with Serengeti Balloon Safaris, leaving our guests delighted by the entire experience.

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