Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Africa

Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Africa

Ballooning takes place at sunrise, which means a pre-dawn wake up with steaming coffee and a chilly drive to the launch. The sense of excitement ripples through you as the great balloons slowly fill with hot air, rising up ponderously above their tethered baskets. Take-off is a noisy, bumpy affair, which adds to the thrill and enhances the sudden serenity when you reach cruising altitude. The noise of the heating flame punctuates the quiet along with the soft whistle of air currents and occasional ‘ooohs' from your fellow adventurers. Wrap up warmly – it's cold up there!

The land below you is quiet in the peace of dawn as sunrise unfurls in bright colours on the eastern horizon. As the earth warms up, wildlife starts to move – the cool of early morning is the best time of day for game viewing, and a hot air balloon gives you an especially superb view of the plains. The balloon can fly relatively low over big herds (unlike helicopters and light aircraft), making this one of the best ways to see the full splendor of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

When you touch down on solid earth again, a glorious champagne brunch awaits you, prepared and served on the savannah – the perfect end to an extraordinary and serene safari experience.

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Historian's Cape Town, Victoria Falls & Kenya

From $20,990 pps
14 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
Take a scenic railway trip through Victoria Falls | Rovos Rails Rovos Rail Deluxe Suite. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages in Nairobi.
Highlights

Private day tour of the Cape Winelands. Private tour of Robben Island and Cape Town city.

Destinations visited
Cape Town Johannesburg Kenya Masai Mara Nairobi

East Africa's Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Gorillas Safari

From $17,860 to $23,390 pps
14 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
Black and white colobus monkey near Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. Cultural interaction with the Batwa tribe Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. The firepit at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp gorilla sighting. Hot air balloon ride over the Wildebeest Migration with Sanctuary Olanana. Predator sighting with Sanctuary Olanana. Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp tent exterior.
Highlights

See the extraordinary Wildebeest Migration in season. Seek out Big 5 game viewing.

Destinations visited
Arusha Kenya Masai Mara Nairobi Ngorongoro Crater

Namibia Wildlife, Himbas & Dunes

From $21,330 pps
10 days
Onguma The Fort. The lodge looks out onto a waterhole for a superb armchair safari. Uniquely-designed Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, an oasis in the desert. Cool off in the pool during the hotter hours of the day. After a day exploring the landscape, visiting local rock art sights and enjoying safari walks, settle down to a romantic sundowner setup. Deep in the Hartmann Valley of the northern part of Namibia. The desert views are exceptional. Families can enjoy an unforgettable cultural Himba tour – a meaningful adventure for all ages! | Cerra Cafema
Highlights

Visit a traditional Himba village. See the ‘fairy circles' of Marianfluss.

Destinations visited
Damaraland Etosha Namibia Sossusvlei Windhoek

Namibia Family Self-Drive

From $3,465 to $4,060 pps
10 days
Desert adapted elephant on the Onguma Nature Reserve. View from your room at Okonjima Plains Camp. Exterior of Onguma Bush Camp. Desert adapted lion on the Onguma Nature Reserve. Pull out beds at Doro Nawas Camp. See San rock art in Twyfelfontein. Swakopmund Guesthouse. Explore the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve by bike.
Highlights

Self-drive Namibia at your own pace. Marvel at millions of stars in Damaraland.

Destinations visited
Damaraland Etosha Namibia Sossusvlei Swakopmund

East Africa's Migration, Safari & Highlands

From $13,850 to $14,490 pps
13 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
The Ololo Safari Lodge swimming pool. The Tower Suite at Ololo Safari Lodge. Enjoy a game drive in Nairobi National Park. An adrenaline-inducing river crossing during the wildebeest migration. Head out on a game drive through the Serengeti. kimondo-walking-safari Pathway to Gibb's Farm dining room. Ngorogoro Crater day excursion.
Highlights

Visit iconic destinations in Kenya & Tanzania. Fantastic wildlife & excellent guiding.

Destinations visited
Amboseli National Park Kenya Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Kenya's Amboseli, Samburu & Mara (Fly-In)

From $6,730 to $8,410 pps
9 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
Luxury safari accommodation. Cultural immersions with the local Masaai. Pamperings in the bush. Delicious cuisine. Explore the landscape with local guides. Revel in sublime African sunsets. Spend your evenings sharing tales of the day. Exceptional wildlife encounters.
Highlights

Learn about Samburu & Masaai culture. Exceptional Big Five game viewing.

Destinations visited
Amboseli National Park Kenya Masai Mara Nairobi Samburu

Family Kenya & Seychelles

From $8,880 to $11,490 pps
12 days
The Ololo Safari Lodge swimming pool. Enjoy a game drive in Nairobi National Park. The Tower Suite at Ololo Safari Lodge. Exceptional wildlife sightings at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. Fly into the famed Masai Mara. | AndBeyond Kichwa Tembo, Masai Mara National Park A romantic dinner for two Engaging cultural encounters. Kayak over the Indian Ocean.
Highlights

A classic safari-and-island getaway combination. Perfect family itinerary.

Destinations visited
Kenya Mahe Island Masai Mara Seychelles
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