Hot Air Balloon Tour In Akagera

From the take-off area to the picturesque views, relish a refreshing and exhilarating morning sparing above the beautiful sweeping savannah plains, lush wetlands, woodlands, and scenic Lakes. Our Hot air balloon tour in Akagera National Park is operated by “Royal Balloon Rwanda” allowing guests to take in views of the varying ecosystems and wildlife species that live in them. Take in scenic views of the largest lake in the Park (Ihema), the beautiful giraffe plains, rolling hills, and Peninsula with its exceptional wildlife species while listening to the soul-southing melodies of the wild.

With many years experience of operating unforgettable and breathtaking hot air balloon tours in Turkey, Royal Balloon introduced this adventure in 2022 to allow every traveler experiences Rwanda’s only wilderness area in a unique way. Also, Royal Balloon Pilots boast many years’ experience in undertaking these adventures in different countries and over 1500 flight hours.

How Hot air balloon Tours are done in Akagera National Park

Akagera’s Hot air Balloon Tour starts from Kayitaba (the take-off point), just a 5-minute drive from Akagera National Park’s southern entrance gate. Travelers are expected at this point by 5:00 am hence it is important to plan your day well. However, the time can be adjusted depending on the current weather condition. You will be taken through the safety guidelines by the flying crew and these should be followed when undertaking this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Since their launch in 2022, the Hot air balloon tours in Akagera National are becoming more and more popular due to the wonderful weather conditions as well as jaw-dropping sceneries with wildlife species that provide travelers a glimpse of the beautiful wilderness area. Get amazed by how the hot air balloon is prepared before starting to majestically float in the air. Do you know what powers the hot air balloon? Surprisingly, it is powered by hot and cold inflammation.

The experienced Pilot will inflate the hot air balloon as you enjoy a hot cup of your favorite beverage and a snack, and you are allowed to take photos of the process. Travelers are then invited to join the basket before starting the flight while getting introduced to the varying landscapes and enjoying awe-inspiring views of Akagera National Park. Pone of the most exciting moments of the hot air balloon tour is floating flying over the beautiful Lake Ihema (the second largest Lake in Rwanda) where many wildlife species especially elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, and warthogs always converge hence providing one of the most mind-blowing views.

Enjoy a one-hour flight over the sweeping plains of Akagera National Park, take part in champagne toasting or bush breakfast after the flight, and get handed the flight certificate by the expert pilots. This will keep memories of your exciting hot air balloon tour in Akagera National Park alive.

What to carry for the Hot air Balloon Tour in Akagera National Park

Hot air balloon tours are undertaken in a savannah-dominated wilderness area and therefore, pack the same items you will need for a wildlife safari. Therefore, you will need a warm sweater, closed shoes, a nice camera with extra memory cards, batteries and lenses, insect repellant, pair of binoculars, sunglasses, and sunscreen, and many others.

The 112200-hectare Akagera National Park is the largest Protected Area in Rwanda and one of the few places in the continent that offer hot air balloon tours. During your one-hour flight, you are introduced to the big five game (buffaloes, lions, leopards, elephants, and Rhinos), impalas, warthogs, Masai giraffes, zebras, Hippos, bushbucks, Defassa waterbucks, giant elands, Topis and others. Also enjoy varying landscapes (ranging from the savannah plains, woodlands, wetlands, and Lakes to forests).

When to enjoy hot air balloon tours in Akagera National Park

Hot air balloon tours in Akagera National Park are wonderful all year round and perfect before sunrise or sunset where the most beautiful views of enjoyed. For months, the dry season is perfect because there are fewer interruptions and perfect views are provided as wildlife species converge at few remaining watering points found in the Protected Area.