7 Balloon Flights in the World Worth Booking

1.Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

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

Leave your lodge around 5 a.m. for a sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti, guided by pilots such as Paul, Kevin, Jeff, or Mohamed. Expect about an hour in the air, changing views shaped by the wind, wildlife sightings, champagne, and a full English breakfast beneath an acacia tree.

“Ballooning over the Serengeti is a must do experience. The pilot Kevin and all the support staff were highly professional making the entire event, pre and post flight thoroughly enjoyable. The post flight breakfast under an acacia tree was top notch with great food and excellent service. Thank you!”

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

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

You’ll meet the Miracle Experience crew before dawn, watch the balloon inflate, and lift off over the Serengeti as the sun rises. Your pilot, possibly Captain Ed, helps spot wildlife below. After about an hour in the air, celebrate with bubbly, a bush breakfast, and a completion certificate.

“The balloon ride was a beautiful way to see the Serengeti. The breakfast in the bush was done to a very high standard and a thoroughly enjoyable experience.”

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3.Hot Air Balloon Flight at Wadi Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $235Best value

Meet at Silence Rum & Jeep Tour near Wadi Rum at 6:00 am for a roughly 2.5-hour balloon flight. You’ll see sandstone mountains, sandy valleys, canyons, and ancient rock drawings from above, with pickup available and a maximum group size of 20.

“Very bad communication. They never answer the phone or email. We tried to set up transportation to their location and could never get a hold of anyone. Finally i received a text but it was too late at night & our reservation was for 5AM. Asked Read more”

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4.Hot Air Balloon Flight at Akagera National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $400

Royal Balloon Rwanda takes you above Akagera National Park in a small group of up to 10 people. Expect an early pickup, coffee and snacks during balloon setup, a sunrise flight with views of wildlife, then a full bush breakfast, champagne, and a signed flight certificate. Pilots include Nihat and Hakki.

“We have never enjoyed a balloon ride before. We choose Akagera National Park given the beauty of the area.”

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5.Teton Village: Grand Tetons Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 4 hours · from $425

Fly for an hour above Jackson Hole just before sunrise, with views of the Tetons, Yellowstone Plateau, Snake River, and seven mountain ranges. Pilots such as Andy, Lisa, and Richard explain the area and ballooning before a champagne or juice toast after landing.

“What a great experience and the staff are awesome!”

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6.Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $421

You’ll ride from Sun City or a Pilanesberg lodge to a dawn launch, then float for 45 to 60 minutes above the park. Pilot Mark has led some flights, with game drives, bubbly, a signed certificate, and a full English breakfast included.

“This was a great experience! Amazing views, great staff and a recommendation to everyone! To see wild life and nature from the hotair balloon is such a unique experience. Loved every minute of it”

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7.Maasai Mara: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Champagne Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 1h 10m · from $495

Meet your driver at 4:30 am for a 70-minute balloon flight over the Maasai Mara. You’ll have a guaranteed window seat, a short game drive, and a cooked bush breakfast with champagne. Balloon groups hold up to 8 or 15 people, with English-speaking guides and lodge pickup included.

“C'était génial !! Nous étions 6 et tout le monde était ravi par la qualité de la prestation, le paysage, le guide, l'ambiance, le petit-déjeuner, le professionnalisme et la gentillesse des encadrants.”

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