A hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains in Tanzania is a truly magnificent experience. Serengeti Balloon Safaris is the only balloon safari operator in the Serengeti and they have three balloons which they launch from various locations in the park, often depending on where the migration is likely to be. A Serengeti balloon ride has to be booked months in advance, US based safari company African Portfolio organized my flight.
The photos below were taken on a balloon ride I took in June (2010) in western Serengeti. The migration had not arrived yet, but as I soon discovered, the real thrill was from the flight itself. It's not that easy spotting wildlife from above, but the bird song that greets you as you skim over the acacia tree tops is absolutely breathtaking.
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