Balloon Trips, Tanzania

Flights by balloon take off as dawn breaks over the Serengeti, the utter silence of the early morning plains broken only by the gentle roar of the balloon. Far below, wildebeest scatter, looking everywhere but up at the silent visitor that floats over their world. Giraffes stand next to acacia trees, unconcerned about the passing jets. After the excitement of arrival, a champagne breakfast awaits, with the air warming as the sun rises in the sky and curious zebra peering up from their grazing at the chink of cutlery in the quiet, warm bush.