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Overall very good. The logistics were very well coordinated. Views were great and the captain Baris was a professional.

Fantastic experience. Saw lion in the dark on the way to the launch site. Lovely friendly crew who talked us through the whole process. Lukasz was our guide, really friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone in the balloon took part in spotting the wildlife from the air, saw so many animals. Fun landing and great breakfast afterwards. Serenaded by staff with some great songs at the end. What an experience!

Our Mother & Daughter trip to Lake Manayara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater was beyond all expectations. Filbert, our guide, teacher and now friend, gave us the most unforgettable experience of Tanzanias wildlife, nature and its incredible people. We will definitely come again using Takims Holidays and we will be asking for Filbert. Asante Sana!

We had an absolutely incredible time. Everything was perfect ! We loved every minute of our trip & we look forward to booking our next one inshallah.

We made a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater with our guides Alex and Omar. They were really friendly and told us interesting information about the animals and environment. We laughed a lot and i can only recommend it.

My wife and I went on a balloon safari during our stay in Serengeti and it was incredible. I did one before with Miracle Experience during my last visit to Serengeti in 2022, and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to do it again....and I am very glad I did! It was an exhilarating ride and Serengeti from 1000 feet in the sky is an awe-inspiring experience. It looks very different from what it does at ground level and the vastness of the plains is breathtaking. Our pilot, Arturo, was excellent and he gave us a pleasant flight and a smooth landing. He also offered coffee during the flight and pointed out animals with his trained eye that we otherwise would have missed. The bush breakfast after landing was delicious and plentiful. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend going on a balloon safari with Miracle Experience.

A great pilot. In the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. We were reassured during takeoff and landing. On the way, we were pointed out the animals and it turned out that beautiful photos of us had been taken

Excellent safari! Thank you to Raymond, our guide, and to Takims staff for a pleasant and adventurous journey. Arusha Coffee Lodge, Tangerine Treetops Lodge and Serengeti Migration Camp Lodge provided 5 star lodging, food, service, and extras. The hospitality was top notch. We were a group of 4 (2 couples ) taken to 3 different locations in Tanzania to see up close a total of 42 animals which included The Big Five, Carnivores, Herbivores, Primates, and Birds. We even saw 2 sets of animals mating! I highly recommend choosing Takims Holidays and requesting Raymond as your guide. I express my gratitude to this travel agency! Elizabeth Harpine Texas USA

We had a wonderful safari with the best guide we could have imagined. Masatu had 17 years’ experience and knew all the best spots for spotting animals. He also took our needs into account (such as toilet stops) and was more than happy to answer all our questions about the animals. The comfortable jeep had a roof that could be raised, so we could see everything clearly. A top guide!!!! An unforgettable safari for our family.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Amazing experience! Highly professional and friendly staff. Safety is their priority, we never felt concerned. The whole process was smooth and enjoyable from the initial briefing through the game drive to access the launch site through the trip and then the meal afterward. We were provided with several photos afterward. Touching down in the savannah for a champagne toast is a wonderful and thrilling experience never to be forgotten! I highly recommend Miracle Balloon Safaris!

I was slightly nervous doing a hot air balloon ride for the first time but there was no need to be worried. The team was 100% professional and I was even in the 20% of cases to have a smooth landing (not the norm). You get photos taken during the flight (no additional charge), an champagne drink once you land and an never ending brilliant breakfast service. Plus the toilet with a view. It's not cheap but definitely worth the price.

Fantastic experience, now we understand why they call it Miracle

Arturo great pilot and had great fun

This was my third balloonride and the least thrilling despite the surroundings: A) during pickup ride we came across a leopard that climed up a tree - the tree got surrounded by 10 jeeps that all shone powerful lights at the poor animal that kept climbing higher B) the start of the flight had to be restarted twice with none reassuring shorts of (”the rope is too Short, donwe have anothe (arent they Fixed length))” and ”Not blue, needs to be Red” (which color rope Will I pull at?) and we missed sunrise C) the route had 5 balloons on it and flew over very barren, dusty land near the village of Serona rather then bush, seemingly a very fixed route that is flown daily in large numbers. D) the balloon was kept at 20-100 m height requiring very frequent heating that visibly frightened every animal we saw. Last flying over a group of hippos at about 10 m ”you will get a good view of them here on the backside, when they come up for air”The captain was clearly experienced, loved the job and created a good atmosphere among tense passengers.The breakfast after was fabulous.I had anticipated a silent ride that would not frighten the animals, based on my two earlier rides at other locations. As with any safari its clear you don’t know how much and what animals Will be seem but the ground here seemed so barren it was surpricing to see!So in all a split experience, not the expected highlight, but clearly not something to leave undone either. Would look into options.

What can I say.. Absolutely amazing from the prebrieve at our tented camp and pickup to final delivery to our driver. Our pilot, Captain Baris, was just so professional and attentive. He ensured everybody was involved in a good time. All services were above and beyond from the welcomers to the flight team to the breakfast team and the breakfast itself. Cannot recommend Miracle balloon safari in Kogatenfe enough!!

★★★★★One of the Highlights of Our Tanzania Trip — A Disney-Level ExperienceOur balloon flight with Miracle Experience over the Serengeti was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Tanzania.The balloon flight itself was spectacular, but what impressed me just as much was the operation surrounding it. From the moment we were picked up until the experience was over, every detail seemed carefully thought out and professionally executed. The transportation, welcome, safety briefing, balloon crew, flight, landing and breakfast, were all handled exceptionally well.As a business owner, I tend to notice operational details, and Miracle Experience really stood out. It reminded me of Disney—not because of anything artificial or overly polished, but because the entire guest journey was designed so well. Every interaction felt organized, consistent, and focused on making the experience special.Floating over the Serengeti at sunrise was unforgettable, but delivering an experience at this level requires much more than a balloon and a beautiful location. Miracle Experience has clearly put considerable thought into every part of the operation.If you are visiting the Serengeti, I would highly recommend doing the balloon flight with Miracle Experience. It was worth it and remains one of our favorite memories from Tanzania.