Why a Serengeti Balloon Safari Is Pure Magic

Imagine drifting in complete silence as the sun rises over endless golden plains, watching thousands of wildebeest scatter below or a lion pride finishing their night hunt. A hot air balloon safari is hands-down the most breathtaking way to experience the Serengeti — and SerengetiNexus makes it happen flawlessly.

What Actually Happens

• Pick-up: 04:30–05:30 AM (yes, it’s early — worth every yawn)
• Flight: 50–70 minutes of pure wonder
• Altitude: Skim treetops (5–10 m) then climb to 1,000 ft for panoramic views
• Landing: Champagne bush breakfast under an acacia tree wherever the wind takes you
• Group size: Max 16 per basket — intimate, never crowded

Price & What’s Included (2025–2026)

• Cost: $599 per person
• Includes:
• Hotel/camp transfer
• 1-hour flight
• Champagne bush breakfast
• $40 TANAPA conservation fee
• Extra: Crew tips (~$15–20 pp recommended)

Total budget: ~$620–640 pp

Booking & Weather Reality Check

• Book: 6–12 months ahead for July–Oct & Dec–Mar
• Weather: 95 % of flights go — cancellations are refunded or rebooked
• Safety record: 100 % with our licensed partners

What to Bring (Pack Light!)

• Warm layers (it’s 5–10 °C at take-off)
• Camera + spare battery (golden light = photo heaven)
• Secure strap for phone/binoculars
• Hat & sunglasses (sun gets strong fast)

Leave the drone at home — strictly forbidden.

Why Do It with SerengetiNexus?

• We pair your balloon with the perfect mobile camp (Olakira Ndutu → Kogatende in peak season)
• Private transfers — no waiting for other lodges
• Combine with our Great Migration itineraries for the ultimate aerial + ground combo

“Floating over thousands of wildebeest calves at sunrise was the single most incredible moment of my life.”

— Alex R., USA (Feb 2025 Ndutu balloon)

Ready to Float Above the Greatest Show on Earth?

Secure your 2025–2026 Serengeti balloon safari now — spots disappear faster than a cheetah at full sprint.

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See you at sunrise, 1,000 feet above the Serengeti! 🎈🦁