Hot Air Balloon Safari at Murchison Falls National Park.
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Murchison Falls National Park is one of the top notch luxury treat activities at Murchison Falls National Park that one would wish to undertake during their stay and visit to Murchison Falls National Park, on their Uganda Safari.
The Hot Air Balloon Safari at Murchison Falls National Park, is a great feel, and way to discover nature in style, as you explore the park, from the sky, seeing what is beyond the bounds of the park trails. You go over some areas where the normal safari vehicles won’t reach on a normal game drive, as they are tied up to use the game trucks.
You will as well, watch the entire process of setting up the hot air balloon, until when time to board reaches, for your flight, and there you go, off the ground, to the sky, having the entire park, to yourselves.
Flight
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Murchison Falls National Park can fly up to a height of 10,000 ft above sea level however for visibility we are going to fly a maximum of 1000ft (about 330m) above ground level which provides visibility of the whole park and the Murchison falls. The rest of the flight will be at tree top level to see the different animals in the park. Many clients, may be scared of the height, but this is another chance to test your adrenaline and have fun in the air.
Schedules
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Murchison Falls National Park offers both Sunrise and Sunsets are beautiful views from a higher level, this gives the opportunity for guests to witness a breathtaking moment. The two schedules will allow you to enjoy the ride at the cooler hours of the day, when the wildlife are more active, giving greater chance to spot more, what Murchison falls can offer to your sights.
Flight time.
You will enjoy a roughly 45 – 60 minutes guided ride in air, with great adventure, exploring the hidden gems of the park, taking beautiful aerial photograph, of the wildlife, birds and land scape. You will be at a treetop level, allowing you to have a greater sighting.
The flight direction depends on the day’s wind blow at the moment, when the wind is blowing towards the Nile delta, you will head towards the delta. When the wind is blowing towards the falls, you will head for the days’ flight towards the falls. The balloon is carried by the force of the wind, so the movement goes on the wind direction.
The hot air balloon is able to carry up to 8 people during the flight.
Additives
Bush breakfast for Sunrise package offers the uniqueness of having a continental breakfast offered by Para lodge professional chefs in the bush. The bush breakfast is secured with rangers provided by UWA. You will enjoy dine in the wild, with great ambience, something that is NOT a usual every day thing. You will reward your souls, with a special treat, reason to be in the wild, and have it all to yourself. This cost is optional, though highly recommended for the best of the moment, once in a life time treat.
You will as well be awarded a certificate of completion of your Hot Air Balloon Safari at Murchison Falls National Park.
Assurance
Despite using professional Pilots with 1000+ hours of experience, an additional Flight insurance is fully secured covering passengers, third parties, and the balloon and pilot. The company, Balloon, pilots and crew are fully licensed by Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority under the strict regulation of ICAW to operate Hot air balloons. We are also licensed by NEMA, and other general licensing and governing bodies.
The Cost
$300 per person for foreigners
$250 per person for residents and East Africans
Children 6-12 years are at half price
Children below 6 years fly free (children must be able to stand on their own)
Bush breakfast is 80$ per person.
In a nutshell.
The adventure calls for those ready to mingle, and go extra miles to explore what lies beyond their eyes, it seeks for souls that always want more for their treat. Other than Hot Air Balloon Safari at Murchison Falls National Park, one can still enjoy the boat cruise to the falls with breakfast on board, enjoy game drives, hike to the top of the falls, visit the numerous cultural villages around the park, and head for the delta boat cruise.
Bird watching, fishing, nature walk, visit to the falls, are other activities that one can undertake on their tour to Murchison falls national park.
You can combine you tour to Murchison Falls National Park, with visit to Kibale National Park, for chimpanzee trekking, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for on foot rhino tracking, Kidepo Valley National Park, for a pristine wildlife and cultural discovery. Check out and browse across some of our safari packages that may suit your interest.
Uganda has a lot to offer to you, and only an email to Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris, can connect you to country, and you have one of the best African safari, you will live to share the moment.
