Seronera Balloon Launch Site

• Pickups are typically between 4:00–5:30 a.m., getting you to the pad for a safety briefing, hot drinks, and the preflight show.
• Flights usually last about 50–70 minutes, with pilots changing altitude for both big panoramas and low, slow wildlife viewing.
• Baskets commonly carry roughly 12–16 guests in divided compartments; the ride is smooth, but landings follow strict brace positions.
• After touchdown comes the traditional champagne toast and a full bush breakfast. Many operators hand out flight certificates as a keepsake.

From the air you’ll scan for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, zebras, wildebeest and raptors. Central Serengeti is solid for resident predators year‑round; migrating herds often pass through after the long rains (roughly April–June). Come for sunrise and the perspective—some mornings the animal density is lower than a lucky vehicle drive, but the vistas are unbeatable.

Commercial ballooning here is licensed and overseen by the national aviation authority. Operators run conservative weather limits and formal safety briefings. Usual restrictions apply: minimum ages, no flying during pregnancy, and you must be able to climb into the basket and brace for landing; weight policies may require purchasing extra space for heavier guests.

Shared-basket rates commonly run about US$599 per person, including transfers to the pad, the ~1‑hour flight, and the champagne bush breakfast. Park fees are separate and usually handled within your safari package. It’s expensive, but most travelers rate it as a highlight of their trip.