Today’s flights
Kogatende
29 September 2025
After a night of heavy rains, the morning sky over the Serengeti was cloaked in soft clouds, setting a dramatic backdrop for our adventure. Passenger arrivals were timely, and all balloons lifted off smoothly for what turned out to be a spectacular flight. Our journey followed the winding Mara River, offering guests incredible sightings of hippos, crocodiles, Sacred Ibis, Egyptian geese, a wildebeest carcass, and majestic Marabou storks. The Oxbow region was alive with Topi, wildebeest, zebra, and impala, painting a vivid picture of the Serengeti’s rich biodiversity. As we drifted toward Sayari, the recent rains had drawn large herds of wildebeest back into the area, many still migrating north toward the Mara River. Alongside them were zebra, impala, eland, and a few Topi. Elephants graced our views in Duma Plains and again near our landing site at Machochwe. After smooth and graceful landings, guests were welcomed with a celebratory champagne toast followed by our signature Serengeti Balloon Safaris bush breakfast, served to the highest standard in the open air. Smiles all around, our happy guests departed on time to reunite with their safari guides carrying memories that will last a lifetime.
Kogatende
28 September 2025
Today began with a clear sky and a golden sunrise as our guests arrived right on time for their balloon adventure. Elephants greeted us just after launch, setting the tone for an unforgettable journey. We drifted gracefully along the Mara River, where nature unveiled its wonders hippos, crocodiles, Sacred Ibis, and a gathering of vultures and Marabou storks around wildebeest remains. The Oxbow was alive with hyenas, gazelles, topi, zebra, impala, and countless wildebeest. As we followed the river toward the airstrip, a majestic tower of giraffes welcomed us. Along the way, we spotted fish eagles, baboons, guinea fowl, and more river wildlife. Little Paradise lived up to its name, offering larger herds of wildebeest mingling with zebra and topi. After a smooth landing and a celebratory champagne toast, guests enjoyed our signature SBS bush breakfast served with care and tradition. Smiles all around as they departed to reunite with their safari guides, hearts full from a morning of magic.
Kogatende
27 September 2025
Under a soft, cloud-kissed sky, guests arrived on time and lifted off for a breathtaking morning over the Mara. The river below came alive with hippos, crocodiles, storks, and vultures, while giraffes, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest roamed the plains in harmony. A graceful landing led to a joyful champagne toast and a delicious bush breakfast. Smiles all around as guests departed, hearts full and spirits high.
Kogatende
26 September 2025
A soft sunrise peeked through the clouds as three balloons lifted into the sky. Guests floated gently over the Mara River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, lions, elephants, and vast herds of migrating wildebeest. After a smooth landing, a champagne toast and delicious bush breakfast awaited. Smiles all around an unforgettable Serengeti Balloon Safari experience.
Kogatende
24 September 2025
Guests enjoyed a spectacular sunrise under clear skies, with all three balloons launching smoothly and on time. The flight followed the Mara River, offering stunning views of hippos, crocodiles, Sacred Ibis, vultures, and Marabou storks. Wildlife sightings included wildebeest, zebra, hyena, impala, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland, and giraffe, with notable concentrations near Sayari and Mara Mara Road. After a gentle landing, guests celebrated with a champagne toast and a beautifully presented SBS bush breakfast. All departures were timely, with guests happily reunited with their safari guides.
Kogatende
23 September 2025
A stunning sunrise greeted timely guests as all three balloons launched smoothly. We followed the Mara River, spotting hippos, Sacred Ibis, vultures, and Marabou storks. Wildlife highlights included wildebeest, zebra, hyenas, impalas, topi, giraffes, eland, warthogs, and a rare lion kill sighting. Guests enjoyed the peaceful skies, smooth landings, a champagne toast, and a high-standard bush breakfast. All departed happily to rejoin their safari guides.
Kogatende
22 September 2025
The day began with a breathtaking sunrise under clear skies, setting the scene for a spectacular flight. All three balloons launched smoothly, rising into the morning light as gentle winds carried us along the Mara River. From above, guests were treated to incredible wildlife sightings hippos lounging in the water, Sacred Ibis and Marabou storks gliding overhead, and vultures circling wildebeest remains. Scattered herds of wildebeest and zebra stretched across the plains, with larger gatherings of impala, topi, and zebra near Mara Mara Road and camp. As we floated toward Machochwe, sightings continued with eland, warthogs, hyenas, and elephants near the landing area. All three balloons touched down gracefully, marking the end of a truly magical journey. Guests celebrated with a champagne toast and enjoyed a beautifully prepared SBS bush breakfast. With hearts full and spirits high, they departed to rejoin their safari guides carrying memories of a morning they’ll never forget.
Kogatende
20 September 2025
This morning began with a breathtaking sunrise and smooth balloon launches under clear skies. Just as we lifted off, three elephants emerged from the trees a magical welcome to the skies. We floated gently along the Mara River, where hippos, crocodiles, Sacred Ibis, and Marabou storks shared the waters. Vultures circled above wildebeest remains, a powerful reminder of nature’s rhythm. The Oxbow was alive with gazelles, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and impalas. Across the plains, scattered herds of zebra and wildebeest led us to a serene sight near Sayari: three lions—one male and two females resting in the morning light. Along Mara Mara Road, we spotted eland, impala, buffalo, a lone giraffe, and elephants at Machochwe. After smooth landings, guests celebrated with the traditional champagne toast and a beautifully prepared SBS bush breakfast. Spirits were high as they rejoined their guides, carrying memories of a truly special morning above the wild.
Kogatende
19 September 2025
A stunning sunrise and smooth takeoff set the tone for today’s flight. Three elephants greeted us at launch, and we floated along the Mara River spotting hippos, crocodiles, Sacred Ibis, vultures, and Marabou storks. The Oxbow and surrounding plains were alive with gazelles, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, impalas, and scattered herds stretching to the main road. Near Sayari, guests enjoyed a rare sighting of three lions. Further along, we spotted eland, giraffe, buffalo, and more elephants. After gentle landings, guests celebrated with a champagne toast and a high-standard SBS bush breakfast before rejoining their safari guides happy and fulfilled.
