WHO WE ARE?

Nyssa Balloon Safaris is a fully licensed operator and approved by the TCAA (Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority) and TANAPA (Tanzania National Parks) to operate Hot Air Balloon Rides in Tanzania.

As an investment of Uluer Group of Companies, Nyssa Balloon Safaris (Nyssa Tourism Holdings Limited) established in 2019 after years of research and Hot Air Ballooning experience in different countries for more than 18 years. Preliminary and operational preparations were completed and flight operations started in 2023. Mahmut Sami Uluer, Advocate (MD) also contributes greatly to Tanzania tourism with his knowledge and experience.

We own and operate 2 Hot Air Balloons, each carrying Nyssa Balloon Safaris design and designated entirely for VIP Balloon Safari use. We have the capacity to carry 32 passengers at the same time.

Our pilots and ground staff are fully qualified and highly experienced who flown over 3+ countries. All have many years of experience behind them, some with a career spanning 18+ years.

Did you know?

Uluer Group, which became the World’s Largest Balloon Operator with a giant fleet of 18 balloons and a capacity of 300 passengers by establishing the 2 largest balloon companies in Türkiye, and owns the largest balloon company in Sri Lanka, carries out Luxury Safari Lodge investments and Balloon Safari operations with the projects it carries out in Tanzania.

Our Principles

  • Safety First

  • Top Level Pilot Skills

  • Top Quality Equipment

  • Comply With Regulations

MEET THE TEAM

Our experienced Balloon Pilots will be pleased to take you on an unforgettable journey over the endless plains in Serengeti. Our local reservation and operation officers also work hard to give you excellent service from beginning to end.

Our pilots hold Commercial Balloon Pilots Licenses and are validated by TCAA according to their experience and tested every year by the examiners of the Tanzanian authorities. They have thousands of flight hours as professional commercial pilots.

Mahmut Sami Uluer, Advocate

Managing Director

Commercial Pilot | Flight Instructor | Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Türkiye

Graduated from Maltepe University (Istanbul), Faculty of Law.

After completing aviation courses in England, Spain, Russia and Turkey, became Private Pilot in 2007, Commercial Pilot in 2008 and Instructor Pilot in 2009. Worked as Examiner Pilot at Ministery of Transportation of Turkey, Directorate General of Civil Aviation. He has trained many pilots.

Worked as Commercial Pilot, Instructor Pilot, Chief Pilot, Flight Operations Manager, Ground Operations Manager at the World’s Largerst Fleet (18 Balloons) and World’s Larget Passenger Capacity: 300 Passengers per day.

Became Honorary Consul of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in 2013. He has valuable works in the development of commercial and cultural relations between the two countries. As a result, has made a significant contribution to the country’s tourism potential and employment by bringing professional ballooning to Sri Lanka.

Has 1000+ hours of flight experience with hot air balloons in 16+ years. Has been working for many years in ballooning and aviation.

Flown with many different brands and models of balloons from 1 Person (Pilot Only/ Solo Balloon) up to 32 Passengers + 2 Pilots (World’s Largest Balloon) in many locations.

Certified Maintenance Technician of Lindstrand Balloons(UK) and Ultramagic Balloons(Spain).

Scuba Diver, First Aid Expert,

Alparslan Uluer

Chief Pilot

Commercial Pilot | Flight Instructor | Microlight Pilot

Graduted from Anadolu University, Economy Faculty.

He took an active role during the establishment of Uluer Group’s balloon companies in Turkey. He flew at Uluer Group Balloon Companies for many years and took charge in managerial positions such as Flight Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager.

Has 3000+ hours of flight experience with hot air balloons in 15+ years. Has been working for many years in ballooning and aviation. Flown with many different brands and models of balloons from 1 Person (Pilot Only/ Solo Balloon) up to 32 Passengers + 2 Pilots (World’s Largest Balloon) in many locations.

Certified Maintenance Technician of the balloons in our fleet Lindstrand Balloons, Ultramagic Balloons and Cameron Balloons. First Aid Expert licenced by Ministry of Health. Licensed RadioTelephon user. He is married and has 2 children.

Instructor Pilot. He trained many pilots in Turkey. He served as a Turkish Civil Aviation Authority Examiner Pilot. In addition to training flights, he performed the test flights of student pilots, license validation of foreign pilots and license renewal test flights as Turkish Civil Aviation Authority Examiner Pilot.

Scuba Diver, First Aid Expert, Lifeguard

M. Ali Koçak

Pilot

Commercial Pilot | Flight Instructor

Graduted from Anadolu University, Public Administration Department and at the same university, he continues with distance education Aviation Management department..

He flew at Uluer Group Balloon Companies for many years and the Quality Manager took charge in the managerial position.

Has 550+ hours of flight experience with hot air balloons in 5 years. Has been working for many years in ballooning and aviation.

First Aid Expert licenced by Ministry of Health. Licensed RadioTelephone user..

Instructor Pilot.

He speaks English and Turkish

BALLOON FLEET

As Nyssa Balloon Safaris, we spare no expense in the purchase of our balloons. We work with one of the world’s most prestigious balloon manufacturer Ultramagic Balloons in Spain. Our baskets are designed for VIP Safari use, and all our balloons incorporate the latest design and safety features. F.A.Q.

# 1

Registration: 5H-ULR

Own and Operate by: Nyssa Tourism Holdings Limited

Passenger Capacity: 16+1

Manufacturer: Ultramagic

Production Place: Spain

# 2

Registration: 5H-BLN

Own and Operate by: Nyssa Tourism Holdings Limited

Passenger Capacity: 16+1

Manufacturer: Ultramagic

Production Place: Spain

VEHICLE FLEET

Transport to and from your hotel is provided in our luxury company vehicles.

RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

We work with the very best. We are proud of our partners / related organizations, who serve us to deliver the best experience.

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