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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 Experience Our 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.

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.

We had a wonderful flight with great viewing and weather. Everything was perfect …. from pick up, excellent pilot and flight, great breakfast, wonderful ground crew and drop off! Highly recommended.

This was an amazing experience and if you are travelling to the Serengeti, a hot air balloon ride is an absolute must do. Within 5 minutes of being in the air we spotted wildebeest crossing the river! What a sight! The rest of the flight was just as exceptional and being so quiet and travelling at treetop height, we were able to see the animals closeup. The only downside was our driver who arrived 40 minutes late. He had overslept. Pretty disappointing especially when we had set the alarm and been up at 4am for the experience. Hopefully it was a one off and won’t happen to you.

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)

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.

Incredible experience, not to be missed! If you have the opportunity and are sitting on the fence, just do it - you won't regret it! Our captain, Rammy was excellent, funny and made our experience memorable. The bush breakfast afterwards was amazing too.

A wonderful experience. Such a different perspective of the Serengeti from above than down on the ground. Wildebeests, Zebra, Elons! And surrounding landscapes from the sky. It was magnificent and so is this company. They are organized, friendly, knowledgeable and safe. I highly recommend their services.

Amazing experience with these guys. First class from start to finish. Highly recommended, views were sensational.

This was so amazing ! We loved going all the animals and the Serengeti from the sky! Our guide was fabulous and it was such a smooth ride! The breakfast, entertainment and bathrooms with a view were great as well.

Our morning began with a prompt 4:30 AM pickup from our lodge in a comfortable, luxury 4x4 Jeep. The night drive to the launch site was a surprise highlight in itself, our driver expertly swept a spotlight across the terrain, revealing thousands of glowing eyes as resting wildebeest lined the roadsides. We were even lucky enough to spot a mother jackal and her two adorable cubs perched on a dirt mound, curiously staring back at our headlights. Highlight of the ride was seeing a leopard for the first time and right in front of our vehicle resting in some tall grass. Upon arrival at the launch site, the Miracle team had set up a welcoming spread of coffee, tea, and light snacks, along with clean, convenient facilities to use prior to departure. Our pilot, Felipe, conducted a clear, thorough safety briefing before guiding us into the basket. The takeoff was effortless and exhilarating. As dawn broke, the early morning light turned the sky magical, dotted with colorful hot air balloons. Felipe navigated our balloon significantly higher than the others—several thousand feet up. While the elevated vantage point offered breathtaking, picture-perfect views of the sunrise and the fleet of balloons floating below, it ultimately took away from the main goal of our flight. Being at that altitude meant we missed out on close-up views of the landscape, the Mara River, and the wildlife. Because so much time was spent ascending and descending, our actual low-level animal viewing was limited to roughly 10 minutes of the entire flight. That said, Felipe’s expertise, deep knowledge, and smooth landing were undeniably top-tier. The post-flight experience was pure safari luxury: * The Toast: Upon landing, the ground crew greeted us with a celebratory champagne toast and captured photos of the moment. * The Bush Breakfast: We were whisked away to an exquisite, open-air tented setup right out of a movie scene—complete with fine table settings, an attentive service crew, and a scrumptious breakfast spread. * The Atmosphere: The team brought incredible energy, celebrating birthdays and anniversaries with singing, dancing, and cake cutting. Even the charming open-air "loo with a view" added a perfect touch of wild fun. The Verdict: The Miracle team excels at creating a high-end, luxury experience with phenomenal hospitality and flawless logistics from start to finish. However, if your main objective is spending extended time hovering low over wildlife, be sure to communicate that preference with your pilot before takeoff. Overall, it was a memorable morning, even if we wished for more time low over the plains.

The Serengeti looks incredible from the ground, but seeing it from a hotair balloon at sunrise is on another level. Floating quietly above the endless plains while watching the wildlife below was something I will never forget. A special mention to our pilot Boris, who was excellent throughout the entire experience. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and made us feel safe and comfortable while also making the flight really enjoyable. The sunrise over the Serengeti was simply breathtaking. The champagne celebration and bush breakfast after landing made the experience even more special. 🥂🌅 One of the absolute highlights of my Tanzania trip. Thank you Miracle Experience and especially Boris for creating such an unforgettable memory! 🦁🎈 Highly recommended if you are visiting the Serengeti.