Booking a hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti is an exciting moment, but for some, it comes with an added sense of worry.
For those who suffer with a mild to moderate fear of heights, you might be feeling a mixture of emotions. While you’re hopefully looking forward to the once in a lifetime experience of flying in a hot air balloon, you might also be wondering what to expect and whether you’ll really have the courage to do it.
We want to set your mind at ease. We’ve been in the hot air balloon business since the 1970s and have given more than 225,000 people the bucket-list experience of a lifetime and so many of our passengers have told us that any fears and concerns they had, completely disappeared as soon as they took to the air.
So here are a few things you can expect from a balloon ride with us;
Smooth take-off
We know the anticipation of the hot air balloon flight can be the most nerve-wracking. Our friendly staff will soon put your minds at rest, you’ll be reassured of the safety guidelines, and safely secured into the basket ready for a smooth take-off. We are one of the few companies in the world to embark our guests when the basket is on its side, we call it the ‘astronaut’ position- it’s the safest way.
Our pilots run through a rigorous pre-flight checklist, and if they are not completely happy with the conditions and wind speed at the time of take-off, the flight will simply not go ahead and we will rebook you for the next day or give you a full refund.
Experienced pilots
Our pilots are the most experienced and knowledgeable in Tanzania. Not only are they trained to the highest international standards, they also have years of experience in harnessing the African wind.