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
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.
OUR LICENSES
Nyssa Tourism Holdings Limited is fully approved and licensed Hot Air Ballooning project. Authorized by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority with an Air Operator Certificate to operate scheduled, unscheduled and charter flights.
All Nyssa Balloon Safaris are conducted with permission from the TCAA and other local authorities.
Our pilots are fully qualified and highly experienced. They are from Türkiye, where the most balloon operations are performed in the world, and they have flight experience in 3 different countries. All have many years of experience.
They hold International Commcerial Balloon Pilot License and Validation Certificates issued by the TCAA to operate Commercial Balloon Flights in Tanzania.
Nyssa Tourism Holdings Limited is fully insured by JWS Aviation Insurance Brokers with covarage of $2M per balloon. Airraft Hull All Risks, Aviation Liability and Passenger Accident Reinsurance are separately included in the scope of risk.
Insurance Policies are reviewed by the TCAA at each renewal period according to the Commercial Hot Air Balloon Operation Approval in Tanzania, and airworthiness certificates are issued if everything is complete.
Nyssa Balloon Safaris (Nyssa Tourism Holdings Limited) is fully approved and licensed National Tour Operator by Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism of Tanzania as well as holding all other relevant licenses.
