The World's Top 10 Aerial Tours

The Scenery: The savannas, woodlands, and wetlands of the Serengeti are striking all by themselves—but are most famous for the enormous animal populations they support. Here, herds of zebra graze and giraffes nibble at high tree branches; jackals skulk through the bush, lions pant in the shade, and hippos bathe in rivers.

The Flight: Your balloon lifts off over the Serengeti at sunrise, then silently skims over the tops of umbrella trees and rises over the vast Serengit, the Masai word for “endless plains.” After the one-hour flight, there are toasts with champagne and a full English breakfast served on tables set up under a shade tree. The flights are open to anyone, but it’s much easier for guests who are staying at one of the Serengeti’s luxury lodges, like Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp.

When to Go: Although Tanzania’s weather is good for ballooning all year, you should try to book your trip during the great wildebeest migration, which is considered one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. It occurs from late May through June and then again in November and December.

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