An Amazing Airborne Experience With Enchanting Scenery And Vistas– Serengeti Balloon Safari
Imagine flying in a big multi-coloured balloon and with the early morning breeze.
The beautiful Savannah revealed itself as the balloon rise into the sky with the sunrise. The gorgeous view of nature and wildlife trails made by generations of animals is impossible to see from the ground… That is an incredible Balloon Safari Experience.
Balloon Safaris in Serengeti encourages all of you to join in an extraordinary adventure. Floating in a hot air Serengeti Balloon Safari over the famous Serengeti National Park with its captivating panoramic views is an experience that will stay imprinted in your mind forever. Each and every year from the month of July till the end of October, the endless plains of serene & peaceful Serengeti provide the setting for Tanzania’s greatest wildlife scene such as the ‘Annual Migration’.
Here all the visiting safari enthusiasts will be able to watch hundreds and thousands of wildebeests aligned with a quarter of million thousand gazelles and zebra move in a gigantic circular & clockwise direction in search of the green grass & plenty of water to consume. Furthermore, the entire cycle of migration gets spectacular when the huge hordes of grass-eating animals are tracked by Africa’s greatest predators relentlessly. Actually, day-trippers can watch all this spectacular action more clearly from above while riding on Balloon Safari.
The indulgence in such an activity is an out of the world experience and here is brief detail of an aerial activity that takes place so systematically that it makes the entire safari trip successful for all those people who have participated in this safari activity are as follows:-
When Does The Hot Air Balloon Flight Start?
For all those individuals who are interested can take this type of gliding aerial flight in Serengeti that starts normally at early in the morning when the gentle wind on the plains is still cold and all the safari explorers start beginning their day by having a hot and tasty cup of tea or coffee in their respective safari tents and camps before getting ready for a Hot-Air Balloon Safari ride.
Travellers are normally picked up from the comforts of their camps just before the sunrise takes place. In most of the cases, people are called up even before the clock strikes six in the morning. Any professional hot air balloon company booked by the visitors will normally brief all of them in the evening before the takeoff. You might just arrive in time to observe the break of dawn and the rise of the balloon at the launch site at the same time. All the signed up customers are then taken through a safety briefing before getting boarded on the balloon for takeoff. In the end, it could be said that everything till the launch of the balloon starts very systematically.
Can Children Take The Hot Air Balloon Flight In Serengeti?
When it comes to the take children on Serengeti Balloon Safari, the officials and authorities controlling the flight take this matter regarding their safety very seriously. According to their rule, children below the age of twelve are not allowed to ride on the balloon.
Such a restriction has been placed not just for the safety of children but also because of their height that will not allow them to enjoy the stunning and spectacular scenes from the edge of the balloon basket. In case, if the parents of the children insist on taking their responsibility of controlling their lads while on the flight then it is up to the balloon pilot to make the final decision for allowing children Ballooning In Serengeti Park In Tanzania.
How High Does The Balloon Fly Over Serengeti?
The balloon flies up to the height up to 1000 feet for unique and fabulous panoramic scenes of the Serengeti plains below. Then it glides to a lower elevation point at a-tree-top or even grass-top level for a much nicer or clearer view of the rich wildlife, plants and vegetation present below. Nature also comes into play during the trip as the exact direction and duration of the flight depends on the wind and the widespread weather conditions of the day. Approximately, the trip would last a minimum of one hour. But, whatever is the situation the control of the balloon always is in the hands of the operator.
Booking Balloon Safari in Serengeti. How Much Does It Cost?
Most safari lodges and camps in Serengeti National Park do have a reservation desk for balloon safari companies. From these desks, safari fans can book for their respective balloon flights. However, if the travel dates fall within the peak safari season, it is greatly advisable to book your seat in advance. Pre-booking the seat would ensure you do not miss the ultimate safari flight of your life.
For instance, during the migration period, the seats sell like hot cakes. The cost of Hot air balloon in Serengeti fluctuates a lot according to the season & demand for Tanzania Safari Tours. The peak safari travel season, between the months of July and October, is the most expensive season, with prices for the seats on the balloon basket going high currently.
Believe it or not! Serengeti Balloon Safari is even more popular than the game drives that avid safari watchers and photographers take every year. The reason is quite obvious you might miss some portion of action while watching animals on land but when you see them aerially, you can be able to have a 360-degree view or Bird’s eye view. Please visit us @ Silver Sky Travel if you are interested to know more or book for the legendary hot air balloon safaris in Serengeti of Tanzania.
