Balloon Tourism in East Africa

Kenya was one of the first East African countries to introduce Balloon safari in the plains of Maasai Mara and later extended to the Great Rift Valley above the Great Rift Valley, join flocks of flamingo soaring high across lakes, volcanoes and forest.
With Go Ballooning Kenya , the geographic wonders of the Great Rift valley offer a spectacular new alternative. Born of a major shift beneath the Earths surface over 35 million years ago, the massive Rift valley is one of natural wonders of the world, easily visible from outer space. The valley stretches 6000 kms from Jordan to Mozambique, with its width varying from between 30 to 100 kms. The valley is at its most spectacular in Kenya, its floor studded with dormant volcanoes and fresh water and soda lakes, attracting a wide range of big game and bird life.
You can appreciate the entire Rift, both its vast entirety and the many natural elements and ecosystems that bring the valley to life.The ballooning operation is based in Soysambu, on the historic Delamere Estate. Steeped in colonial history, this 200 sq. km farm combines a working cattle ranch with a game sanctuary that is home to large herds of zebra, giraffe, buffalo, eland, gazelle and more.
The launch site is within easy reach of safari lodges and hotels in the Naivasha and Nakuru region, making this an ideal morning excursion for anyone spending the night in this area. The 8 man balloon, captained by experienced pilot Othmar, launches at dawn, rising with the sun over the sprawling plains of Delamere before skimming low across the shores of Lake Elmenteita.

A shallow soda lake, Elmenteita is one of the main ports of call for the Rift’s famed flamingo flocks, drawn to the nutrient rich waters.
As the flocks take wing beneath the basket, it feels as though the balloon has joined the birds in flight as they cross the broad waters of the lake.

Anyone familiar with the 1985 film version of Out of Africa will be immediately reminded of the classic shot of a biplane soaring across flocks of flying flamingo.
Unlike a plane however, the balloon provides an unobtrusive opportunity to see these birds at close quarters and the steady smooth progress across the lakeshore is ideal for photography: the gazelles grazing grass and elands and impala following well established game trails through the undergrowth.
From this altitude, the true magnitude of the Rift is revealed in its long winding lava flows, deep volcanic craters and jagged peaks. Cloud allowing, there may well also be views of both Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s two highest peaks in a single, awe inspiring view.
Descending again, the hour-long safari ends with a landing on the plains between Elmenteita and Nakuru. The exact position and pace of the landing is determined by the wind, and a sometimes bouncy return to earth is often made under the curious gaze of herds of plains game.
By the time you have landed, a full champagne breakfast is waiting, laid out in the shade of yellow acacia trees.
Close your eyes, and for a moment feel your body lift up, with you having no control over it, and there is a certain part of you, inside you, saying to yourself, I am crazy for taking this Serengeti balloon safari. This is what most people feel, when the excitement of a Serengeti hot air balloon safari crosses one's emotion of self-control and independence.


The feeling is indescribable, crispness of the African air, chill in the wind that hits your face as your Mara hot air balloon gradually rises, smoothness in the exhale of your breath, and the excitement to see and learn more. One's physical presence can be felt on the plains of the Serengeti when reading this.
Tanzania Balloon Safari
The wildebeest moving in large numbers across the Serengeti plains, the beauty of the landscape when the rising sun's bright orange colors are displayed, the elephants at the water pool, and the gazelles and zebras scampering away, just if it was their first time to witness an alien object in the sky.
In the Serengeti? As the sweetness and aroma of the African coffee or tea surrounds you, with fresh eggs being served as you like it, you hope for another ride, and wish that such luxury never ended.
Uganda does not want to be left out on balloon safaris; the relatively new in Uganda and represents an innovation on the part of UWA to bring in more tourists to the country’s underexploited natural resources. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has advertised for firms interested in developing and managing balloon tourism in the Lake Mburo National Park. The park is preferred for its different fauna to other reserves, extensive acacia woodland, the loveliest wildlife Safari destinations with gigantic eland antelope, as well as zebra, topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds,Birding safaris, guided nature walks as well as sport hunting.
The Lake Mburo NP is situated some 250 km southeast of Kampala along the highway between Masaka and Mbarara.
Balloon Safari is a fashionable safari. Gliding serenely above the trees offers unparalleled panoramic balloon views of the awe-inspiring landscape. The unique perspective gives a much truer and mind blowing sense of the huge expanses of bush. The feeling is indescribable, watching the plains teeming with herds

FABULOUS TANZANIA SAFARI

The circuit of fabulous Safari in Tanzania, carries you via Arusha, the gateway to world famous National parks, to Lake Manayara ,with climbing the wall of the great rift valley which forms the back drop to the loveliest of soda lakes, a real photographers paradise with lots of flocks of flamingos forming a line of shimmering pink color stretching miles and miles of still water, some silent families of giraffes, noisy packs of wild dogs go rooming around the place looking for feeds of the day while the Lions rest on trees of about 10 to 20 feet above the ground that rises up to Ngorongoro Crater and rising high towards the Serengeti plains, other in interesting thrills while on this Safari, are zebras that roam around waiting for sunset, large herds of elephants and wildebeests

Vultures waiting always wait to clean what the lions have hunted, unparalleled scenic beauty, good Weather and excellent year-round wildlife viewing, Great Food of the tropical climate, all combine to provide unique and adventurous conserved areas for tourism in Tanzania. A very large part of Tanzania is set aside as national parkland - from Serengeti in the north, to Selous in the south, with its long adventures. Geographically, Ngorongoro Crater also protected by nature of green color. Its steep walls create a separate ecosystem with lots of animals and this is because of the protection that Ngorongogoro has. - Given the fact that these animals are wild - the best way to see them is to have a guided tour run by Abeam safaris ltd http://www.ugandasafarisafrica.com with its experienced guides from Tanzania that have the knowledge about this place will explain and most help to have the safari adventurous, have new discoveries. No Worries for good and well built lodges ranging from Luxury to budget and Budget Safari Camping.

To enjoy the vast beauties of this country you require a reliable company with wide expertise and experienced in handling of tourists.

Of course, Abeam Safaris and Travel is at your disposal to make your days enjoy able to the choice in well maintained 4x4 wheel drive Vehicles. Remember “A culture of a Safari” for Africa enjoy your Tanzania safari.

A Uganda Safari Experience

On their tour to Uganda recently, one of the visitors as they were having a cup of coffee from one the restaurants in the Kampala city said, “there is a lot of more hidden treasures in a country like this one, many things to see, I wish I requested for more days” I am planning to return for a another safari here.

For many safari wildernesses, Uganda is unbeatable. With a land scale area of 234,450 sq km almost the size of great Britain, Sir Huston Churchill had this words to say that “indeed Uganda is the pearl of Africa” the country has good climate and the vegetation of a amazing green color ever exists, a couple of beautiful lakes, rivers forest cover and mountains make this country attractive.

Uganda offers some of the most memorable safaris in Africa exclusive on the continent, there are a number of game reserves and National parks that one can go for this memories add the numerous opportunities for cultural tourism – interactive visits picturesque villages up north of the country to have a first-hand look at our everyday traditional life – and a travel experience becomes complete.

When in this country you will have a adventure packed white water rafting to mountaineering, wildlife and gorilla trekking. You need to have you gorilla permit to enjoy this adventure most enjoyable where you will be face to face with this apes 6meters away. Not least, the next ape to human being refreshes the mind of holidays, this next of apes surely are interesting to be with, and they make very nice music to hunt for food.

The islands country side provides with beaches for relaxation, especially after a very long safari, Lake Victoria the biggest lake in East Africa provide this Islands, Uganda has about 80 Islands on its surroundings especially the Ssese Islands which is the largest give the most peaceful side of relaxation.

Indeed with http://www.ugandasafarisafrica.com, Uganda is a very beautiful country that a visitors would wish to spend a holiday, and like our visitors that had a cup of coffee in the restaurant you are welcome at all times and hope that you too will have more of a another memorial Uganda safari.