Balloon safaris, scenic flights & signature experiences
Drift over the Serengeti at sunrise, take a scenic flight past Kilimanjaro, relax in a private airport lounge or explore Zanzibar's reefs by semi-submarine. We book every Miracle Collection experience as part of your accessible itinerary and check each detail with the operator before you travel.
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Travelling with a disability?
Tell us about your mobility, transfer and seating needs. We confirm basket access, lounge access, aircraft boarding and boat boarding with Miracle Collection before we book, and our ramp-equipped vehicles handle the transfers. Prices below are per person in US dollars and include VAT unless stated.
Hot air balloon safari
An hour aloft at sunrise over the Serengeti or Tarangire, followed by a landing celebration, a bush breakfast and flight certificates. Professional photos are sent within two days.
| Launch site & season | Per person |
|---|---|
| Seronera – all year (min 2) | US$599 |
| Kogatende – Jun–Oct (min 2), Nov–Mar (min 4) | US$599 |
| Ndutu – Dec–Mar (min 2) | US$599 |
| Kirawira – May–Jul/Aug (min 4) | US$599 |
| Lamai – Jun–Oct (min 4) | US$599 |
| Warangi – all year (min 2) | US$599 |
| Tarangire – all year (min 2) | US$550 |
| East African citizens & residents* | US$430 |
| Private "Leopard Print" balloon (up to 4 guests) | US$4,800 |
Included
- Pickup from your lodge in Serengeti or Tarangire
- Refreshments at the launch site
- 1-hour flight (±15 min)
- Landing celebration and bush breakfast
- Flight certificate and professional photos
- Drop-off at the airstrip or visitor centre
Good to know
- Minimum age 5 and height 1.2 m, accompanied by a parent
- Guests over 120 kg pay a supplement
- Not permitted during pregnancy
- Pickups from outside the park need that day's park fees
- Cancellation: full refund 14+ days out, 50% at 13–7 days, 25% at 6 days–48 h, none within 48 h
*Resident rate not available 15 Jun–30 Oct and 20 Dec–10 Jan. Balloon operations are fully insured.
From our own balloon morning
Our team flew with Miracle Experience over the central Serengeti: sunrise launch, champagne landing and bush breakfast.
Bush lunch
A hot three-course lunch served in the bush, with soft drinks, so you can keep exploring instead of driving back to camp. Served 12:30–2:30 pm, about 10 minutes from the Seronera and Kogatende airstrips, with a "loo with a view" and Wi-Fi.
| Location | Per person |
|---|---|
| Seronera, Kogatende, Tarangire | US$50 |
| Manyara Kibaoni | US$25 |
| Children 2–11 | 25% off |
| Infants under 2 | Free |
Book at least 48 hours ahead; minimum 2 guests. TANAPA bush-meal fee and taxes included.
Miracle Air scenic flights & charters
Scheduled flights link the main safari and beach destinations, private charters can be configured to your group, and scenic flights reveal Kilimanjaro and the Ngorongoro highlands from above.
| Scenic flight (from Arusha) | Per person |
|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro scenic flight – 1 hr at 20,000 ft with supplemental oxygen | US$525 |
| Ngorongoro scenic flight – 2 hrs over Ol Doinyo Lengai, Empakai Crater & Lake Natron | US$1,060 |
| Scheduled flights & private charters | On request |
Scenic flights need 4–9 passengers; TANAPA fees of about US$708 per flight are extra. Children 2–11 receive 25% off fares; infants on a lap fly free. Luggage allowance on scheduled flights is 25 kg per person including hand luggage, in soft bags.
Miracle Concierge airport lounges
Bag check-in, boarding passes issued in the lounge, refreshments and direct boarding at Boma Terminal (Arusha Airport) and Ziwani Lounge (Lake Manyara Airport). The Uhuru VIP Terminal at Kilimanjaro International adds immigration assistance, fresh meals, showers and short-stay rooms. Lounge access is free for guests flying Miracle Air.
| Lounge package | Per person |
|---|---|
| Boma Terminal – 2 h departure / 30 min arrival | US$59 |
| Ziwani Lounge – 2 h departure / 30 min arrival | US$40 |
| Boma / Ziwani transit package (3 h) | US$79 |
| Uhuru VIP – arrival package (3 h) | US$199 |
| Uhuru VIP – departure package (3 h) | US$220 |
| Uhuru VIP – transit package (up to 3 h) | US$220 |
| Uhuru VIP – extended stay (3–5 h) | US$299 |
| Uhuru VIP – seamless journey (arrival & departure) | US$399 |
| Uhuru short-stay rooms | 1 guest / 2 guests |
|---|---|
| Standard room – up to 3 h | US$160 / US$190 |
| Standard room – 3 to 6 h | US$220 / US$260 |
| Standard room – 6 to 12 h | US$320 / US$360 |
| Premium suite – up to 3 h | US$220 / US$260 |
| Premium suite – 3 to 6 h | US$320 / US$380 |
| Premium suite – 6 to 12 h | US$450 / US$520 |
Children 2–11 receive 25% off; infants are free. Driver-guide pass: US$59 at Uhuru, US$20 at other lounges. Cancellation: full refund 14+ days out, 50% at 13–7 days, 25% at 6 days–48 h.
The Tanzanite Experience
Discover the gemstone found only at the foot of Kilimanjaro, with free entry to stores in Arusha, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Kilimanjaro Airport and Zanzibar. For the curious, a guided visit goes underground into an active mine at Mererani.
| Experience | Per person |
|---|---|
| Tanzanite store visit | Free |
| Mererani mine tour | US$500 |
The Reef Experience, Zanzibar
See Zanzibar's coral reefs through the windows of a semi-submarine, with every seat a window seat and an air-conditioned lower deck. Boarding is from Forodhani in Stone Town, with an onboard guide and divers.
| Cruise | Adult / EA resident |
|---|---|
| Classic reef cruise (2 h) | US$129 / US$103 |
| Reef & beach cruise (3 h, with sandbank snacks) | US$149 / US$119 |
| Sunset cruise (1 h) | US$59 / US$47 |
Transfers to and from Stone Town are extra. Not permitted during pregnancy; no large bags. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the cruise. Durations depend on tides and weather.
Add an experience to your trip
Tell us your dates and access needs and we'll build the experience into your itinerary, with accessible transfers to and from every launch site, lounge and jetty.
Start planningChat on WhatsAppRates valid 7 June – 31 December 2026, per person in US dollars, subject to availability and change by the operator. Full payment is required to confirm.