Hot Air balloon safaris

Balloon safaris give guests an opportunity to experience the rich wildlife and spectacular landscapes of parks form the sky. These trips require you to wake up as early as 5:00am to prepare for the morning safari flight. The pilots prepare the envelope and set it alit with gas fire because the balloon only generates lift through burning fuel to heat the air in the envelope. The lack of regular heating leads the air inside the balloon to gradually cool, reducing altitude in the process. The balloon take offs at the break of dawn at around 6:00am, gliding silently during the ride over the savannah grasslands below where you may spot a variety of wildlife. The one-hour flight will give you a bird’s eye view of the best East Africa has to offer in the magnificent setting of its nature, geography and wildlife. Hot air balloons are highly dependent on weather conditions as wind patterns and atmospheric pressure which can greatly affect the flight. The balloons are huge and the compartmented comfy baskets can accommodate from around 8 to 16 people for each voyage depending on the size. So How much is Hot Air balloon ride cost on an African safari?  A hot air balloon safari will cost you as low as $250 to $600 per person depending on the destination you are. Book a hot air balloon with travitude safari tours in various destinations at Akagera national park- Rwanda, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls national parks- Uganda, Serengeti national park- Tanzania, Masai Mara and Amboseli park in Kenya.