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There are many different ways to experience Africa. One of the coolest excursions you can take is in a hot air balloon. There are some amazing locations for rides all over the continent. It helps to know which destinations are the most popular so that you can get the most out of this spectacular adventure. Here are 6 of the best locations for enjoying a hot air balloon ride in Africa.

Have you heard of Serengeti National Park? This is one of the best places to to get that aerial view. You’re going to see tons of wildlife, plants, flowers and well, more than you can imagine. It is going to be a gorgeous view throughout your trip. Tanzania, and more specifically, Serengeti National Park is a great place to choose for your hot air balloon adventure.

Another great choice is Maasai Mara National Park. This national park is located in Kenya. Both of the national parks mentioned are great places to watch the annual event known as the ‘Great Migration‘ from above. You might have referenced the Lion King, or maybe it took you back to your days in school. Yet you are going to witness this great event in person, from hundreds of feet in the air, riding in a hot air balloon.

The first national park mentioned isn’t the only place to take a hot air balloon ride in Tanzania. Another popular destination is Tarangire National Park. Imagine costing through the air at sunrise, and suddenly you look down to see a large group of elephants. What a majestic picture, right? This destination is all about the elephants according to reviews. So if elephants are what you want to see, this is your spot.

You’ve heard of a winter wonderland, but what about a desert wonderland? That’s what you get when you take a hot air balloon ride in Namibia, specifically in Sossusvlei. Some of the sand dunes there are up to 800 feet tall. It would certainly be magnificent to see such a sight. What a place to take a ride in a hot air balloon. It sounds like quite the adventure.

Magaliesberg is a great place to take a hot air balloon ride, and it’s located in South Africa. This is a historic site, and so it will certainly be a unique experience, especially getting to see it from up in the air. You just can’t beat the views that you get when riding in a hot air balloon, can you? You can see that you visited one of the best heritage sites in the world, yet you did it in very unique fashion.

The Drakensberg is also a popular place in South Africa for taking a hot air balloon ride. Make your way to Kamberg, and your adventure is going to begin at sunrise. According to reviews, you get to enjoy breakfast after your flight.

Each one of these destinations sounds lovely. You might be wondering how long the hot air balloon rides last. Reviews point to the Drakensberg flight lasting about an hour. Each experience is unique, and you can look more at the details when booking your hot air balloon rides for your travels around Africa. A hot air balloon ride is also a fantastic activity during an African Honeymoon full of wonders and delights.

Which of these adventures do you want to book first? It’s kind of difficult to choose because each one is such a marvelous experience that awaits you. Perhaps you have been planning to travel to a specific area of Africa. In that case, you may have noticed that one of these hot air balloon ride adventures is closer to your intended destination. That would make things easier on you.

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