Today’s flights
Ndutu
09 March 2026
Our balloon flight today saw wonderful moments despite a delayed start due to wind and twelve guests stuck in the mud. By 07:35 we were airborne in a favorable direction, enjoying sightings of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, hyenas, and several secretary birds. As the flight progressed, we encountered good numbers of giraffes with calves, impalas, and vultures. We made a few gentle ascents and descents for scenery before the wind carried us past a small marsh. The landing was a long, soft drag with a gentle tip at the end. Guests were delighted, expressing heartfelt appreciation for Serengeti Balloon Safaris, and the morning concluded with a joyful breakfast enjoyed by all.
Ndutu
04 March 2026
Our balloon flight today over Ndutu was truly memorable. Despite some low clouds, we enjoyed a beautiful panoramic journey. We flew north together, surrounded by herds of wildebeest, zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, elands, Grant’s gazelles, and even hyenas along our path. The scenery above the clouds was breathtaking, and we descended gracefully to land in a soft, upright position. Our guests were delighted, offering heartfelt appreciation for the experience with Serengeti Balloon Safaris. The morning concluded with a wonderful breakfast that everyone enjoyed immensely.
Ndutu
03 March 2026
Our balloon flight today in Ndutu saws another wonderful adventure. Though we experienced a late take-off around 8:00 AM due to thick fog, the wait was rewarded with clear skies and excellent visibility once airborne. Guests enjoyed gentle ascents and descents that offered panoramic views of the Ndutu landscape, making the flight truly memorable. Wildlife sightings were abundant, including large herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes with calves, impalas, as well as a lioness, hyenas, jackals, marabou storks, and many vultures. The diversity of animals delighted everyone on board. We landed softly just beyond a small marsh, with a gentle tip at the end that added to the adventure. Guests were thrilled with the experience and concluded the morning with a delightful Serengeti Balloon Safaris breakfast, making it a heartwarming day in the bush.
Ndutu
02 March 2026
Our balloon flight today in Ndutu was a delightful adventure. Despite wet conditions and a slightly delayed takeoff due to road issues, we were airborne around 7:10 AM and enjoyed panoramic views over the plains. The scenery was breathtaking, and the flight was smooth and enjoyable. Wildlife sightings were abundant, with good numbers of wildebeest, zebras, cheetahs, lions, hyenas, jackals, vultures, and marabou storks. We concluded with a soft upright landing near Miti Mitatu, followed by a wonderful breakfast that all guests thoroughly enjoyed. It was a memorable day filled with wildlife, serenity, and the joy of flying with Serengeti Balloon Safaris.
Ndutu
26 March 2025
Our journey began with a scenic flight over Lake Ndutu, spotting excellent early sightings of giraffes, flamingoes, zebras, impalas, gazelles, and an incredible variety of birdlife. As we continued over the forest and marshes into the south plains, we were treated to remarkable wildlife encounters, including a striped hyena, jackals, more giraffes, elephants, foxes, elands, wildebeest, gazelles, impalas, dik-diks, and a large herd of zebras. The flight concluded with a smooth stand-up landing, where guests took in the beauty of the landscape. Breakfast was well-prepared and thoroughly enjoyed by all, making for a truly memorable morning in the south.
Ndutu
25 March 2025
We had a wonderful flight this morning, launching at sunrise under clear skies and light winds. Wildlife sightings were lovely, with distant herds of wildebeest and zebras, along with giraffes, eland, flamingos, and gazelles. We also spotted herds of buffalo and elephants in the distance, adding to the magic of the experience! Our adventure concluded with a smooth stand-up landing, followed by a delightful bush breakfast. All the guests thoroughly enjoyed their flight, making it another fantastic day with Serengeti Balloon Safaris.
