Experience
Hot Air Ballooning Tours & Safaris
Floating above it all in a hot-air balloon gives you the best take on the expanse of wildlife areas in Southern & East Africa. What amazes most first-time balloonists is the absolute stillness: the silence as you float above the scenic plains, desert dunes, forests, and rivers in Africa. Even if you’ve flown elsewhere, this is a unique experience. Balloon flights last an hour or so, drifting wherever the air currents take you, and with ample opportunities for photography and video filming. In the time-honored tradition of balloon flights the world over, you toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast. Most Balloon Safaris end with some leisurely game viewing on the way back to your lodge or camp. With our in-depth knowledge and first-hand experience of Southern and East Africa, we’re able to custom-make a safari, with all the added adventures and activities, to suit your individual preferences and budget. Let's start planning!
About this experience
What to expect.
Floating above it all in a hot-air balloon gives you the best take on the expanse of wildlife areas in Southern & East Africa. What amazes most first-time balloonists is the absolute stillness: the silence as you float above the scenic plains, desert dunes, forests, and rivers in Africa. Even if you’ve flown elsewhere, this is a unique experience. Balloon flights last an hour or so, drifting wherever the air currents take you, and with ample opportunities for photography and video filming. In the time-honored tradition of balloon flights the world over, you toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast. Most Balloon Safaris end with some leisurely game viewing on the way back to your lodge or camp. With our in-depth knowledge and first-hand experience of Southern and East Africa, we’re able to custom-make a safari, with all the added adventures and activities, to suit your individual preferences and budget. Let's start planning!
Itineraries
Safaris built around hot air ballooning tours & safaris.
Real, ready-to-tailor journeys our specialists have built for guests with this kind of trip in mind.
Pick
From ZAR 36,097 full package
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Where to stay
Lodges suited to hot air ballooning tours & safaris.
8 lodges
Specialist's pick
From ZAR 4,400 pps · per night
Strand Hotel
Swakopmund
Specialist's pick
From ZAR 14,900 pps · per night
Wolwedans Dune Camp
Namibia
From US$1,850 pps · per night
Angama Mara
Masai Mara
From ZAR 15,150 pps · per night
Zannier Hotel Sonop
Namibia
From US$785 pps · per night
AndBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Masai Mara
From US$1,245 pps · per night
AndBeyond Bateleur Camp
Masai Mara
From US$453 pps · per night
Governor's Camp
Masai Mara
From ZAR 2,398 pps · per night
Namib Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei
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Hot Air Ballooning Tours & Safaris, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just come back.
"Sara was recommended from friends that she helped plan a safari for in 2024. She extremely helpful and set up alternate itineraries for us with detailed day by day and cost estimates. She patiently talked us several pro/…"
"Candis and Dolan were exceptional from the moment we made contact. They’ve answered all of our questions, provided great suggestions, were responsive and efficient in all bookings for this trip (safari, day trips, transf…"
"Keith has been amazing with helping us book our trip! We booked it very last minute as we haven’t had time and as this is our honeymoon we wanted it to be very special. Keith has checked in continuously to make sure we’r…"
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