Briefing
Night before the flight
We normally expect clients to pass by Seronera Visitors Information Center (VIC) for briefing and signing of the waiver form, however, our guide does go to the lodge the night before and briefs the clients at around 6:30 pm should they not be able to make it to VIC.
Pick-Up
From the Lodge or Camp
We pick up from all camps and lodges in Serengeti which are within a reasonable radius of our launch sites.
Nyssa Serengeti Balloon Safaris experience begins by picking up from hotel. We collect you from your hotel approximately one hour before sunrise. Transport to and from your hotel is provided in our luxury company vehicles.
Drop-Off
At Launch Site
After a short trip from the lodge/ camp you are staying at to the departure area, we will drop you off at the meeting point, Nyssa Balloon Safaris Launching Site.
Meeting
Meeting at Nyssa Serengeti Balloon Safaris Take-Off Field in Serengeti.
We will offer a welcome coffee at the place where our balloons are prepared for departure, and we will give preliminary information before boarding.
Boarding & Take-Off
Your pilot will give you a safety briefing before take-off and tell you everything for a safe and enjoyable balloon ride.
Then, we start the flight by taking off from Nyssa Serengeti Balloon Take-Off Field.
1-Hour Balloon Flight
The flight has a duration of 1 hour plus or minus 10 minutes, depending on weather conditions and terrain.
We fly over many wild animals and the geographical beauties of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
Landing Ceremony
After landing, we celebrate in style with a traditional glass of Champagne.
And your pilot hands out your personalized Nyssa Serengeti Balloon Safaris Flight Certificate.
After the ceremony our safari vehicles will take you to our location where you can enjoy our Bush Breakfast.
Bush Breakfast
Meeting at Nyssa Serengeti Balloon Safaris Bush Breakfast location in Serengeti.
You will taste delicious food and fruits in the area where we will serve freshly prepared international breakfast options.
Drop-Off
At Visitor’s Center or another requested location
With the end of our Balloon Safari program on the endless plains of the Serengeti, we will drop you off at the Visitor’s Center (or another pre-arranged location) around 10:00am.
After this moment, your experience remains an unforgettable memory.
Payment Methods
Nyssa Balloon Safaris offers a large selection of payment methods making it easy to pay the way you prefer for a Hot Air Ballooning in Serengeti. You can pay for your Balloon Ride with all major credit cards. Direct Bank Deposit payments are also accepted.
Your online credit card payment details will be encoded and sent using a secure connection. You can check the security details by clicking the Terms and Conditions button on the payment page when you receive an online secure payment link from Nyssa Balloon Safaris once you submit a balloon ride reservation form.
In-Flight Camera
Thanks to our In-Flight cameras, we record videos and photos during the balloon flight. After landing, we transfer all these videos and images to USB flash drives and make them ready for sale.
What you should know about Nyssa Serengeti Balloon Ride
Nyssa Balloon Safaris Flights are dependent on good weather conditions and Pilot can decide to cancel the balloon flight any time. In case of flight cancellation due to bad weather conditions, full amount will be refunded.
If you wish and we have availability, possible to attend next day’s flight.
You should allow 5 hours from start to finish. We aim to have you back at your hotel in time to join any morning sightseeing you may have arranged.
You should wear comfortable shoes and dress casually for a comfortable Balloon Ride.
Balloon Rides are not recommended for pregnant ladies. Please visit F.A.Q
Policy on Chidren
Children aged 6 and up are qualified to fly. Children aged 6 to 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all the time.
Gift Voucher
Please mention that you want to book the flight as a gift in the Requests section of the form. Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you the voucher by email. Please mention that you want to book the flight as a gift by clicking the section in the form. Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you the voucher by email. The gift certificates are issued for a specific date or any day for one year from the date of issue.
Cancellation Policy
• Up to 14 days prior to the flight – no cancellation fee charged
• 13 days to 7 days prior to the flight – a 50% cancellation fee charged
• 6 days to 48 hours prior to the flight – a 75% cancellation fee charged
• 48 hours prior to the flight or for a no show – a 100% cancellation fee charged
Flights are dependent on good weather conditions. In case of flight cancellation due to bad weather conditions, the full amount will be refunded.
