Miracle Experience

Classic Balloon Safari Serengeti

/ Per Person
Ascend above wilderness, admire majestic scenery, and spot animals. Up to 16 passengers per balloon.

This Includes:

Pickup from your lodge & camp
Balloon Safari in Serengeti
Traditional Bubbly Celebration
Bush Breakfast
Commemorative Certificate
Memory Pictures

Summary

Experience the thrill of ascending above the wilderness in a hot air balloon adventure that showcases majestic scenery and offers unique opportunities to spot animals from a bird’s-eye perspective. This remarkable journey can accommodate up to 16 passengers per balloon, making it a perfect activity for families, groups of friends, or even team-building outings.

Areas of Operation

  • Seronera (All Year Round): Near Swai Kopjes, 15Km from airstrip.
  • Kogatende (July to November): Near Makutano, 15KM from airstrip.
  • Kirawira (May to July): Near Mbalageti Junction.
  • Grumeti Singita (All Year Round): Near the Grumeti River.
  • Ndutu (December to March): Along Golini Road, 15Km from airstrip.

Memory Pictures

Our Photographer and Pilot will take free memory pictures of you through the basket before and During the Flight. However, passengers are allowed to take pictures during the Flight.

Balloon Options

  • 12 Seater Baskets: 2
  • 16 Seater Baskets: 7

Exclusions

  • Return transport to camp/lodge: USD 100 per vehicle.
  • Park Entrance Fee (for guests outside the national park).

Limitations

  • Not suitable for pregnant women, children under 5 or shorter than 1.2m, and individuals with significant neck/back injuries.
  • A minimum of 2 passengers is required.
  • Excessive Mobility Difficulties.

Pick-Up and Preparation

  • Pick-up times vary based on the camp’s location.
  • Passengers are briefed the night before the flight and sign a waiver form.
  • Early morning pick-up (3am-5am) for a 6am launch.
  • Pre-flight refreshments include Tanzanian coffee and cookies.
  • Safety briefing, launch & landing procedure overview by the Pilot.

Flight Experience

  • Take-off around 6:30am, weather-dependent.
  • Opportunity to witness an African sunrise after takeoff.
  • Unobstructed views of Serengeti plains and wildlife spotting.
  • Landing varies based on landscape and wind conditions; it can be smooth or with a few bumps.
  • Champagne celebration after landing.

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund for cancellations up to 14 days prior.
  • Full refund for cancellations made by us due to bad weather conditions.
  • 50% refund for cancellations 13 to 7 days before.
  • 25% refund for cancellations 6 days to 48 hours in advance.
  • No refund for cancellations within 48 hours or for no-shows.
Highlight of our trip
Our safari tour was amazing but the balloon safari with miracle experience made it even more special and a memory we will never forget! It was definitely our highlight! Especially our pilot Baris did an awesome job and we would definitely recommend to go on a tour with him.
Also the whole crew did a great job and the breakfast was delicious.
We enjoyed every minute of it and would definitely do it again.
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Original Review 
Excellent Experience
The experience was incredible. The pilot and crew were super knowledgeable and friendly. We were lucky enough to see lions, buffaloes, giraffes and elephants. Would definitely recommend the balloon ride in Serengeti to everyone I come across.
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Yusra M
Original Review 
Best of three times
The experience was incredible. The pilot and crew were super knowledgeable and friendly. We were lucky enough to see lions, buffaloes, giraffes and elephants. Would definitely recommend the balloon ride in Serengeti to everyone I come across.
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Anne Sofie B
Original Review 
Unforgettable Moments
Wonderful African morning before take-off. Saw two lion brothers going hunting who met 2 hyenas on our transfer to the balloon starting point. There( coffee/ tea/ biscuit) our Captain CJ gave us the necessary instructions and off we went. Amazing shift of perspective gliding silently over the green Serengeti with the sun rising behind us. We saw elephants ( one was very angry and trumpeted in defense, impressive!)Then a herd of buffalo, zebras, giraffes, baboons , anntilope and a pool full of hippo. Amazing to see all the animal tracks from above… it was a dream!
After a very smooth landing and the Champagne ceremony we were taken to the breakfast place ( with its ‘loo with a view’ where we watched Impala Antilopes grazing nearby. The crew greeted us with the ‘jambo song’ and served a delicious breakfast including Suaheli delicacies. They even provided gluten-free bread , cake and Tanzanian specialities for me, much better than the things they serve you in Europe.Having received our balloon-flying certificates we had to say goodbye to an excellent team. Unforgettable moments❤️
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Tour12898095937
Original Review 
Magical Ballon Safari across the Serengeti
The Morning started very early for our ride the ballon launch location. Our excellent driver from Miracle Ballon was Yohann. It was still dark when we left our hotel at 0400hrs, but he was still able to make the drive to the launch site a game drive, stopping for us to see Zebra, Elephant and Wildebeest.
At the lunch site we met our pilot Ali (AKA Ali Baba) Guzel, who gave us an overview of the flight, how to board and dismount the gondola (basket), and what to expect upon landing, of course the safety briefing was included.
The flight was an experience of a lifetime, the weather was perfect as we took off just at sunrise, and the view was spectacular! We were blessed with beautiful views of the Serengeti seeing Thomson Gazelles, Ostrich, Elephant, Topis, Impalas, Hartebeest, Dik Diks, Giraffe, Zebras, Wildebeests, Hyenas, Jackal, Lion, and Hippos.
Our approach to landing we demolished a large termite mound facilitating our gentle layover full stop landing.
A traditional Champane toast completed a most memorable flight with Captain Ali who provided a short history of balloon flight and its traditions. Yohann then transported back to the main camp for a wonderful bush breakfast.
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Karl E
Original Review 
The cherry on the top!
This was a highlight of our trip! We had such an amazing experience and would highly recommend this balloon safari when visiting the Serengeti. Everyone went above and beyond from the moment we met with our driver to the time we walked away from breakfast. All of the staff made us feel like family in the short time we were together! It is the most incredible experience. One you will never forget!
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Rachel T
Original Review 
Memorable Experience
It was our first experience with the balloon here in the Serengeti and it has been memorable, there are no words to describe it, you must try it at least once your life! The organization was perfect, our Turkish pilot Baris was brilliant, he made us fly few meters from the ground over the hyppos and gave us unforgettable views of the savannah. The breakfast was delicious and all the staff fantastic. See you next year!
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Katia B
Original Review 
WOW!
Had an absolutely amazing flight with Miracle Experience Tanzania during our time in the Serengeti and certainly well worth the 3.30am get up to do it!!
Our flight was well over an hour, around 1.20hrs and the pilot made the lightest of landings within feet of the waiting champagne!
The whole set up by Miracle was so well done - even down to flushing toilets in the middle of the bush - it might appear to cost quite a lot but the whole experience is worth every penny- well done to all the crew and pilot.
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Flyer614478
Original Review 
Bucket list Balloon ride
The trip was exciting, the take off was a little frightening because of the wind.
But our pilot Moses was exceptionally competent and experienced. Moses explained his many years of experience 27 years, this calmed my fears and I was able to relax after take off. We went up high to see the views and then came down low to skim across the tree tops and see the animals better !
Once up in the air I felt like we were peacefully floating across the Serengeti
I wish the trip was longer !
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Cyndy C
Original Review 
A truly amazing experience above Serengeti
This was one of our best experiences in our Tanzania trip, in a trip that was full of the most wonderful experiences. Slowing gliding over the vast Serengeti early in the morning, seeing lots of animals up close is unlike any other experience. The Balloon captain was very professional and provided a safe and smooth flight and landing. The supporting staff was very professional too and the breakfast that awaited us afterwards was wonderful.
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origerstel
Original Review 
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Classic Balloon Safari Serengeti

$599
/ Per Person
Ascend above wilderness, admire majestic scenery, and spot animals. Up to 16 passengers per balloon.

This Includes:

Pickup from your lodge & camp
Balloon Safari in Serengeti
Traditional Bubbly Celebration
Bush Breakfast
Commemorative Certificate
Memory Pictures

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