The 4 Balloons Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · from $550Our pick

You’ll leave your lodge around 5:00 a.m. for a roughly one-hour balloon flight over the Serengeti, guided by pilots such as Paul, Jeff, Kevin, Mohamed, or Derek. After landing, celebrate with bubbly and a full English breakfast beneath an acacia tree.

“It's amazing to be drifting silently over the Serengeti! This was a wonderful experience and so well organized from take off through the fabulous bush breakfast.”

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2.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · from $599

Start before dawn with Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris, watching pilots prepare the balloon before a sunrise flight over Serengeti National Park. Pilot Ed has earned praise for calm, safe handling. After about an hour in the air, celebrate with bubbly and a full bush breakfast.

“This was the highlight of our trip to The Serengeti and an experience we’ll never forget. The views and vast expanse of The Serengeti are truly amazing. The experience was extremely well organised and we felt totally safe with our pilot, Ed. The champagne breakfast was delicious and a lovely ending to our flight.”

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3.Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $240Best value

Meet before sunrise at Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris near Magaliesburg for a one-hour flight above the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind. Your pilot, possibly Nic, Nick, Marc, or Eugene, provides commentary before a smooth landing, toast, certificate, and buffet breakfast.

“It was a birthday present for may daughter combined with my bucket list item flying Hang-gliders and small aircraft the balloon ride was a long outstanding thing. The Bill Harris site is well organised and recommendable for a fun morning outdoor adventure. It is not cheap but worth every penny. A day to remember for the rest of my live.”

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4.SkyWaltz Hot Air Balloon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $325

Rise before dawn for a one-hour SkyWaltz balloon flight over Jaipur’s villages, Aravalli hills, forts, and open fields. Your pilot chooses the launch area by wind, so each route differs. Expect pickup, a maximum of 16 people, and pilots such as Cleto or Mahesh.

“Our Skywaltz Balloon Safari in Jaipur was nothing short of magical! From the early morning pickup at my hotel to the gentle lift-off at sunrise, everything was flawlessly organized. Piloted by a super experienced and friendly captain, we floRead more”

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