Balloon Safari Adventure in Akagera National Park

The Balloon Safari Adventure in Akagera National Park is the only way to relish an epic sunrise or sunset in the wilderness and, at the same time to uncover Rwanda’s wildlife. Sunrise and sunset are the perfect times of the day when the bush is live with so much activity, enrapturing, crisp, and clear with so much life to marvel at. Whereas morning and evening game drives are a wonderful way to start or end the day, the feeling of getting in the air to watch the vistas sprawling beneath you is a whole different experience. Book Now

Have you ever thought of enjoying a sunrise or sunset safari through Akagera National Park by a hot air balloon? If not, then you don’t know what you are missing out on. Anyone who has ever been on a hot air balloon trip in Rwanda’s only Savannah National Park can attest to an open and unforgettable experience. Operated by Royal Balloon, the adventure involves a handful of visitors (maximum of 6 passengers) cruising the vista, with areas with lots of wildlife while others with only jaw-dropping landscapes such as the Giraffe Plain, the breathtaking Lake Kivu, rolling hills, and peninsulas to take in. With this adventure, be prepared to mix in an African bushveld that is teeming with life, and many other things that will leave you breathless.

The 60-minute Balloon Adventure in Akagera National Park is just one of the many ways to engage with Mother Nature but is undeniably one of the most enjoyable ones. If you choose the morning for the adventure, be prepared to converge at the starting point at 5:30 am, enjoy a hot cup of tea/coffee while the hot air balloon is being prepared for flight just before sunrise, and in so doing, you will see the sun come up while ascending into the open sky.

The Balloon safari adventure covers a lot of ground, lasting about one hour while flying through sweeping stretches of the Akagera National Park. The hot air Balloon safari team has highly experienced pilots who are also proficient at reading the perfect landing, discovering the perfect animal sightings, and taking enthusiastic nature and wildlife lovers over locations that not many visitors are fortunate enough to enjoy and experience during Rwanda wildlife safaris.

What to wear and bring along for your Balloon Safari adventure in Akagera National Park.

We usually advise visitors to wear warm clothes for the sunrise balloon adventure (especially for the pre-flight process which tends to be extremely cold). Also, a nice camera with extra batteries and memory space is important for this life-changing adventure in Akagera National. Don’t forget to pack a pair of binoculars, a backpack, a safari hat, some snacks and drinks.

Where to stay while on your Balloon Safari Adventure in Akagera National Park. 

There are lots of accommodation options for visitors interested in the Balloon Adventure in Akagera National Park. Visitors can stay at Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera Transit Lodge, Magashi Camp, Akagera Game Lodge, Karenge Bush Camp, and Akagera Rhino Lodge among others.