Serengeti Balloon Safaris vs Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris
Two balloon operators in Serengeti, Tanzania. Serengeti Balloon Safaris starts at $599 and Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris at $599. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Serengeti Balloon Safaris
- Says it pioneered balloon safaris in Tanzania and was the only balloon operator there for more than 25 years
- Also flies in Tarangire (USD 550, rising to USD 599 in 2027) and Ruaha
- Children under 6 can watch the launch and follow the balloon with a dedicated carer at no charge
- Books through its own online booking engine, with payments by Direct Pay Online
Serengeti balloon safari (shared balloon)
- From
- $599 per person
- Length
- About 5 hours from pre-dawn pickup, about 1 hour in the air
- Group
- Almost all balloons are 16-seaters
- Min age
- 6+ on the date of the flight
- Weight
- About 120 kg (265 lb) or more may be charged for two places
- Cancellation
- Free 14+ days out; 50% at 13-7 days, 75% at 6 days to 48 hours, 100% under 48 hours. Company cancellation: full refund.
Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris
- Says it was established in 2018
- Its homepage links a Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority Air Operator Certificate and a TALA hot air balloon safari licence
- Says it was named Africa's Leading Balloon Ride Operator 2025 at the World Travel Awards
- Exclusive 'Love' flights last about 1.5 hours in the air (price not listed)
- Also flies in Tarangire ($550 rack rate) and the private Singita Grumeti reserve
Serengeti balloon flight (Seronera, Kogatende, Ndutu, Kirawira)
- From
- $599
- Length
- About 5 hours from pickup to drop-off, about 1 hour in the air
- Min age
- 7+ and at least 1.2 m tall (terms); children 5 to 7 must fly with a responsible adult
- Weight
- Over 120 kg (265 lb) pay a supplement
- Cancellation
- Free more than 14 days out; 50% at 13-7 days, 75% at 6 days to 48 hours, 100% within 48 hours. Weather: full refund.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Serengeti, Tanzania.