Namib Desert Hot Air Balloon
Namib Sky Balloon Safaris
A sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the Namib Desert, with views of red dunes and fairy circles. After landing, you can enjoy a champagne breakfast in the desert.
The hot-air balloon flights are operated by Namib Sky Balloon Safaris. Pickups happen before dawn from hotels near Sesriem, and the balloon takes off just before sunrise. The flight lasts about 1 hour. You can watch the dunes shift from dark to red in the morning light, and see the fairy circles on the grassland and gemsbok running below. After landing, a champagne breakfast is served in the desert. The price is high, at over US$500 per person, and bookings must be made in advance. The flights are cancelled in bad weather, so it is best to schedule the balloon early in your itinerary so you can reschedule if needed.
Opening hours
Departs before sunrise, about 4 hours (transfers and breakfast included)