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What This Experience Is
A pre-dawn ascent over the Serengeti plains, drifting silently above wildlife and landscape as the sun rises — one of the most requested single experiences on a Tanzania safari.
Where This Experience Is Available
- Serengeti National Park (most commonly the Central and Western regions)
Best Time For This Experience
Available year-round, weather permitting; most memorable during the Great Migration when herds may be visible from the air, though the flight itself is worthwhile in any season.
What to Expect
Guests are collected from camp before sunrise and transferred to the launch site. The flight itself typically lasts around an hour, drifting with the wind at varying altitude, followed by a champagne bush breakfast on landing.
Who This Experience Suits
Travellers wanting a signature, once-per-trip experience rather than a daily activity; not recommended for those with a fear of heights or limited mobility given the basket entry/exit.
How to Include This in Your Safari
Booked as an add-on to any Serengeti-based itinerary, most commonly the Great Migration Safari or the Fly-In Serengeti Luxury Safari.