Namib Sky
Sesriem, Hardap Region, Namibia
Highly experienced, Sesriem-based local operator that Pioneered hot-air ballooning in Namibia. Flights take off before dawn, and finish with a Champagne breakfast.
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Hot-air balloon flights over the Sossusvlei Dunes
Namib-Naukluft National Park, Erongo, Namibia
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Last updated: 05 April, 2024
There are few more enjoyable ways to soak up Namibia‘s serene landscapes than from the silence of a hot-air balloon. Coasting on the airwaves doesn’t come cheap though, so if you’re going to splash out make sure the scenery’s worth the splurge.
In Sossusvlei, home to the world’s most beautiful dunes, that means dawn take-offs that have you soaring over the ochre sands for an hour, before a gentle touchdown and Champagne breakfast on the sands of one of the world’s oldest deserts.
Logistics
Price from: £450
Minimum age: 7
Age suitable: 10+
When: All year around
Duration: 4 hours
Getting there & doing it
You need to book your own pre-dawn transfers to the launch site (your camp or lodge will able to do that for you). Depending on conditions, flights last one hour, before touching down in the desert for a champagne breakfast.
Note – the dunes are always visible, but actually flying over them depends on the wind direction.
Despite the altitude, hot-air balloons aren’t especially cold, with the burner above your head keeping you warm. Simply dress as you would on the ground. Children need to be at least 7 years and min 120cm tall to see over the edge of the basket. Smaller children can follow the balloon from the 4WD retrieving vehicle.
When to do it
Flights are available all year round, seven days a week, weather permitting. Collection is pre-dawn.
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Thrilling desert adventure and spellbinding desolate coastlines meet game-rich reserves and quirky towns in this unique and atmospheric country. Don’t miss safaris in Etosha and a visit to the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei.