Up in the Air
A hot air balloon can be noisy when the burners are blasting, but once they are off it has to be the most tranquil, beautiful safari experience you're ever likely to enjoy with 360º views of the breathtaking scenery and wildlife passing silently beneath you ...
There were a few yelps and some nervous laughter but, fortunately, there was no damage to the balloon - or its contents. And we all felt safe and reassured by our experienced pilot.
Are you ready to try a hot air balloon safari over the endless Serengeti plains of Tanzania? Contact us and we'll gladly tell you more about some of the best destinations where you can enjoy this amazing overhead safari.
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Explore one of the Serengeti's most exclusive regions on this 5-day luxury fly-in safari. Based at Olmara Camp in the Soit le Motonyi area of eastern Serengeti, you'll experience exceptional game viewing in a remote, low-tourist zone known for its high concentration of big cats. This safari includes a scenic domestic flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha to Seronera Airstrip in the central Serengeti, four nights in an eco-luxury tented camp, and expertly guided game drives in a wildlife-rich area once closed to tourists.
7 Day Taste of Tanzania Small Group Safari
This 7-day small-group safari follows Tanzania's classic northern circuit from Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Scheduled departures use seasonal Serengeti camps selected according to expected wildlife movements, while group size is limited to seven guests for a more personal safari experience.
About the author
A 'word smith' or copywriter with over 25 years experience, love travelling, wildlife and conservation; fascinated by alternative energy, alternative building and alternative health. Consummate reader and traveller, both internationally and southern Africa. Have two remarkable daughters that continue to amaze and teach me daily. Consider myself privileged to live on the best continent on the planet.
