Kilitwende Adventures Limited

Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over Tanzania’s most famous national park, Serengeti. You’ll be doing game viewing from an aerial view floating some meters above the ground. These rides are primarily conducted in northern Tanzania and only in Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania.

The panorama starts from dawn around 6:30 a: m in a selected station. Normally you will be transferred by our safari vehicle from your lodge or campsite to meet your balloon and pilot. For the Selous Game Reserve the meeting point is as Mbuyu camp and it thereafter land at Kinyanguru Hill. While in Serengeti National Park the meeting point is at central Serengeti therefore we strongly advise clients who wishes to do ballooning should start on any of the campsite or lodges around the central Serengeti.

Our hot balloon takes an hour floating on the Africa wild land exploring the wildlife and birdlife let alone the beautiful natural landscape. An experienced pilot will fly the balloon sometimes at the level of the trees, other time to 500 m or more to appreciate the panorama of this huge game viewing that Tanzania has to offer.

Serengeti National Park has spectacular scenery especially during the Wildebeest Great Migration which is normally starts from late June to September and goes around depending on the nature of the climate. If it happens by chance to view them migration while on the balloon this will be a memorable safari adventure in Africa. Sometimes it is possible to witness the predators such as lion, leopard or cheetah hunting prey such as antelopes or zebra.

Selous Game Reserve has a beautiful view of its landscape as you float gently at treetop height or above. The beautiful landscape comprises of lakes and the mighty Rufiji River famous for its crocodiles, hippos and flocks of birds more than 450 species have been recorded. However when floating over the Selous you are assured of viewing numerous number of wildlife since Selous is the largest Game Reserve in Africa with sanctuary of natural resource.

All the safaris in Serengeti National Park and Selous Game Reserves end up with a celebration of opening up champagne after a well landing in African Bush. After the celebration each participant will be awarded a certificate of ballooning in Tanzania Africa. The celebration will therefore follow with the African Bush style continental breakfast before retire to your lodge or campsite for a rest and continue with other daily activities of the safari itinerary.

Additional Information: Normally the balloon takes about eight passengers and children under 7 are not allowed as well as no limitation of the above age as long as you are fit. It is also wise to contact your physician back home if you are having backbone problems before attempting this safari. When landing most of the time you will experience bumping and might bring pains afterward.

Conditions are generally favorable year round in Serengeti and Selous; we fly throughout the year depending on weather.

The “long rains” traditionally arrive late March to early June and the “short rains” November to mid-December. The great migration passes through the central Serengeti during the green seasons. At these times it USUALLY rains late afternoon and during the night. The mornings are USUALLY bright and clear with gentle winds (great ballooning weather!). The landscape is lush and green and dust free.

Day 01 : Arrival at the airport and pick up in Arusha

You will be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Day 02 : Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara provides a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded till date. Expect to see more than 100 species in one single day. A narrow belt of acacia woodland is the haunting place for Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions, and sighing of elephants are also possible. Late afternoon drive to the campsite for Dinner and overnightas per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 03-04 : Serengeti National Park

Serengeti which is a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO is home to around 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle which join in with the migrating herds of wildebeest in search of fresh grazing land. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania the top safari destination in Africa. Overnight will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 05 : Optional Balloon Safari in Serengeti National Park

You have the option to do an early morning balloon safari at Serengeti and this will be followed by another game drive at Serengeti National Park. Overnight will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 06 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Game drive at Ngorongoro Crater, passing through Olduvai Gorge to the site of the Leakey family where 50 km fossils long were discovered from almost two million years ago. Overnight will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 07 : Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning game drive at Ngorongoro Crater, the eighth wonder of the world and one of Africa’s best wildlife arenas. This place offers a unique biosphere, which has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Thousands of large mammals can be found in the creater including elephants, rhinos and lions. Overnight will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 08 : Tarangire National Park – Back to Arusha

An early game drives at Tarangire national Park in Northern Tanzania famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari. As this park is slightly off the main safari route, majority of travellers leave this out in favor of the nearer ones, which leaves major parts of Tarangire untouched.

We will head back to Arusha in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your onward flight.