Balloon Safaris (trip)
Balloon Safaris
- Active & Adventure
| from $415* per person | 5 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Africa Dream Safaris | 12 people max | |
Seasons: Balloon safaris can be incorporated into your itinerary during any month of travel. Late April through late June and late October through late December are especially good times to schedule a ballooning expedition. The wildebeest and zebra migration may be thundering through the Central Serengeti during these times.
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3 testimonials about the provider, Africa Dream Safaris:
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Reviewer: Mark, Kim, Miles & Evan C.
located in
Seattle,,
WA
We really had a memorable trip to Tanzania thanks in large part to ADS whose personnel and attention to detail allowed us to focus on the jewels of Africa – the landscape, people and wildlife. Each day proved as special as the one before. Reflecting on each day we were sure that the next could not live up to the last – but we were consistently proved wrong!
From following a male lion down a dusty road to his lioness and young cubs, with no one else anywhere to be seen to intrude upon our private viewing, to a pair of cheetahs who sought out the shade of our Land Cruiser for more than an hour, to the adolescent rough-housing of two young elephants, each trying to exert his dominance over the other, each day held its own unique surprises for us. As eventful as each day was, the service and accommodation that greeted us each evening was beyond our expectations and truly appreciated.
As I review the photos of our trip, a smile comes to my face remembering fondly our trip of a lifetime. We have already shared our experience with several of our friends who have indicated that they will be contacting you in the near future to help plan their trip to Africa. Please feel free to use either Kim or I as a reference for ADS.
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Reviewer: Jon, Elizabeth and Katherine B. Sally and Carl Z.
located in
Frisco,
TX
I'm not sure where to start. The trip was beyond all of our expectations. We were thrilled with all of the accommodations and especially grateful for the services of Wilfred, our guide. He was without a doubt the supreme facilitator of our amazing experience. We cannot say enough wonderful things about him from the gentle way about him to his very keen understanding of the ecosystems we experienced. He was truly a blessing on this trip and we hated to say goodbye to him as we left for Zanzibar.
Our itinerary was very well suited for the four adults and especially the two kids. It was a perfect balance of game drives and relaxation time so that all could experience the full pleasure of this amazing continent. We all knew this was to be the trip of a lifetime and yet, none of us were prepared for just how impactful this adventure would be. It's been over a week and we still cannot stop talking about the trip nor finding a few moments to look at the pictures we took.
I could go on forever talking about our experiences but let me leave you with one thought: every one of us walks away from this journey an ambassador for Tanzania, Africa, and Africa Dream Safaris. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and one I hope we can repeat some day.
Thank you Sharon for all of your help in making this happen.
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Reviewer: Sharon W. Family
located in
Holland,,
PA
Our safari with your company was everything we imagined and more. I only wish I can do it again!
Some of our highlights included seeing three lions not more then 300 feet from our camp, observing mating lions, seeing a big group of twenty plus lions right next to our car. Also at Gol Kopjes we saw four cheetahs hunt a wildebeest and then two big males lions came and chased the cheetahs away. Other highlights included seeing two families of cheetahs fighting, 9 rhinos in the crater and a gazelle giving birth where we observed the whole event.
Just to let you know, I put a couple of CD's of photos in the mail to you yesterday. They are some of my favorites, straight out of the camera. No editing yet. Feel free to use any you'd like. I made sure to take some of Stone Town and the Spice Tour on Zanzibar.
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
You will be picked up at 5AM from your chosen lodge in the Central Serengeti and will be driven to your awaiting balloon near the Maasai Kopjes. If you have selected any of our private luxury camps in the Central Serengeti, your driver will transfer you to the Seronera Wildlife Lodge where you will meet up with the other guests. Keep an eye out for nocturnal predators as you may encounter them returning from their nightly hunting forays on your game drive to the launching site.Arrive at the balloon-launching site for a quick briefing from your pilot. As the blush of dawn glows to the east, you will take off and float above the vast Serengeti. From a unique aerial perspective, watch in awe as the sun rises in molten splendor. Soar in the quiet hush of morning as the vast savannah below is washed in a rising crescendo of golden light, illuminating the details of the African landscape in vibrant colors. With a little luck you will have good game viewing opportunities while you glide peacefully above the Seronera River Valley. Please keep in mind that every flight is different and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, you will undoubtedly enjoy the spectacular views and the serene quiet as you aimlessly drift along with the prevailing winds.
Your pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon while sometimes flying at treetop height and at other times ascending to 1000 feet. Flight time is about one hour depending upon conditions. Scout vehicles will track your location from the ground and will be waiting for you wherever the winds have carried the balloon.
Your balloon safari ends with a delightful champagne toast and an elegant breakfast at the landing site. A lavish breakfast is served in the bush with weighty silver, delicate china, and fine linen tablecloths. Breakfast consists of tropical fruits, freshly baked bread, eggs, sausage, bacon, mushroom and tomato.
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