Is there anything more peaceful or more beautiful in the world than Hot Air Ballooning across the vast African plains as herds of elephant, journeys of giraffe, dazzles of zebra and implausibilities of wildebeest sweep majestically below?
We certainly can't think of anything!
Across a number of our African destinations it's possible to include a hot-air ballooning activity during your stay.
The experience is truly one of those 'bucket-list' items and, if you feel comfortable parting with an extra $500 - $600, you should absolutely try to include one in your stay.
Ballooning over Namibia's immense dunes from Little Kulala Camp, Sesriem, Namibia
The way it usually works is:
You will set off really quite early in the morning from your safari camp or lodge to the balloon launch site.
After meeting the other guests on the flight and a safety briefing accompanied by a delicious cup of coffee, you will take to the skies in time for the rising sun.
Sunrise above Kenya's Masai Mara
After several of hours silently drifting across the landscapes beneath you, with another cup of coffee and snacks in hand of course, you'll slowly and then sometimes rather abruptly arrive back on terra firma.
Depending on where in Africa you are flying, you may be welcomed back to earth by a champagne 'bush' breakfast with your fellow passengers to share the experience.
Witnessing the Great Migration from a Hot Air Balloon
Ballooning gives you a completely different perspective on the wilderness below
To experience something phenomenal like this you do need to be aware of the seasons you are travelling as some destinations only offer hot-air ballooning at certain times of year.
Do let us know if this interests you and we'll help make your dream a reality.
Toby Pheasant
Toby first visited Africa at the tender age of four when he accompanied his family on their first of several safari holidays. From that moment on Toby’s love affair with Africa’s nature and wildlif...
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