Namib Sky Balloon Safaris
Namib Sky Balloon Safaris
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Unforgettable and most beautiful experience, a Balloon Safari over the Sossusvlei area is the ultimate treat to yourself. Take off and drift across this magic landscape at Sunrise towards an unknown destination...
Sesriem, Namibia
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Pieter_Mari
Saldanha Bay Municipality, South Africa154 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We booked a ballooning trip and we got collected at the Sesriem campsite gates and transferred to the launch area.
Upon arriving there were doubts that we would take off due to the wind, but Dennis is a very capable pilot and along with his staff we secured lift off.
Dennis provided us with regular info regarding the area and the whole experience was simply fantastic. Even the bumpy landing, or as Dennis calls it, a “sporty” landing due to the wind was embraced by all.
The experience is rounded off with a superb champagne breakfast and you have the opportunity to donate and support the school Dennis and his family has started up for the local community.
Upon arriving there were doubts that we would take off due to the wind, but Dennis is a very capable pilot and along with his staff we secured lift off.
Dennis provided us with regular info regarding the area and the whole experience was simply fantastic. Even the bumpy landing, or as Dennis calls it, a “sporty” landing due to the wind was embraced by all.
The experience is rounded off with a superb champagne breakfast and you have the opportunity to donate and support the school Dennis and his family has started up for the local community.
Written February 17, 2020
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Dear Pieter,
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you have enjoyed the experience (and the sports landing!) and luckily the winds did calm down to finally allow the balloon to launch. We will pass on your compliments to the team :)
Wishing you many great adventures!
Kind regards,
Team Namib Sky
Written February 20, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
WillemlR
Cape Town, South Africa124 contributions
Sep 2021
This is a bucket list item! Booked a ticket (no seats... ;) ) on the recommendation of a pilot friend of mine - quickly booked enroute up to Namibia and the meet time at Namib Sky Baloon Safaris was 5:40am! Experiencing the balloon setup from the takeoff location is part of the experience. Observing Denis do his safety checks (preflight) was most comforting and his calm demeanour of getting everybody in the balloon and doing a detailed safety briefing was to a great experience and pax were all relaxed. He answered all questions and take off was smoof! The flight was an experience second to none and brilliantly executed by Denis. Information about the local environment, West Coast mist and the Fauna was easily shared and appreciated by all pax. Shaving the dune in a valley was just awesome. Denis' ability to fly in 3 dimensions and planning it is just an amzing experience. The experience of tranquility in the air was a new experience to us. The peaceful serenity was ended to soon as we approached landing @ 12KPH for what was termed a "Light Sport" mode landing. Well executed and the scrumptious breakfast and champagne just put one in a great mood for the rest of the day, whilst the team was packing up the ballon and removing all marks of the landing as promised.
Written October 27, 2021
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Stephen S
6 contributions
Feb 2021
Words fail to describe just how good this was. It is utterly worth it, anyone coming within 100kms of this operation HAS to do it. You will not regret it. The crew were wonderful, literally scores 100%.
Written February 17, 2021
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Michael H.
Neulussheim, Germany3 contributions
Dec 2020
I had the chance to fly two times with Namib Sky and it was just amazing. The way the have set the procedure up, especially due to the corona restrictions, was very professional. I felt safely all the time, outside and inside the ballon.
It is just such an overwhelming feeling to fly with these professionals and to see this nature from above. And in addition to this perfect ride and landscape we had a fantastic breakfast at the edge of the dunes, just an unbelievable experience. If you have the chance to do this, please do not hesitate!! You will get lifetime memories.
It is just such an overwhelming feeling to fly with these professionals and to see this nature from above. And in addition to this perfect ride and landscape we had a fantastic breakfast at the edge of the dunes, just an unbelievable experience. If you have the chance to do this, please do not hesitate!! You will get lifetime memories.
Written January 4, 2021
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Candy B
5 contributions
Jan 2023
This was the most amazing flight ever! Very skilled team, incredible views to watch the sunrise, and the flight is incredibly smooth. It is very special to watch them prepare the balloons right before your eyes and the brunch in the desert after we landed was unforgettable. They also run a school for children, which is such a great initiative. I would highly recommend anyone to do this tour and book with Namib Sky if you are in the Sossuvlei area, it is a unique experience you will never forget.
Written January 18, 2023
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Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so happy to see you had a fabulous experience and we hope to see you soon again onboard our balloon safari!
Best regards,
The Namib Sky Team
Written March 31, 2023
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Lucy-Miss
Boulder, CO169 contributions
Jun 2021
This was my third time taking a balloon flight and it was by far the most beautifully executed. The staff from beginning to end were efficient, friendly and super professional. Manny, our pilot, was absolutely fabulous at his job and made the whole experience so enjoyable. On landing in the dessert, with great views of the red dunes of Sossusvlei, a delightful breakfast is laid out on white linen covered tables. Everything imaginable from home made bread, to home made jam, smoked salmon, game salamis, yogurt parfaits with berry coulis, fresh fruits and champagne to wash it down with the most beautiful view in the world to feast your eyes on while feasting on this excellent breakfast.
Written June 18, 2021
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Natalia Z
Windhoek, Namibia59 contributions
Mar 2021
An Experience of a Lifetime! You should definitely add this to your bucket list. We did our first hot air balloon ride over Sossusvlei on 27 March 2021. The team lead by Dennis was outstanding and very professional. The whole experience was very smooth, personable and very memorable. After very experienced landing of a balloon on a truck platform by Dennis, we had a champagne breakfast in the desert -what a treat! This is something that words just cannot describe. We highly recommend this company to anyone who comes to Namibia and visits Sossusvlei. This is an absolute must! Thank you Dennis and your team for an unforgettable experience!
Written April 1, 2021
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Bozel2014
Thames Ditton, UK11 contributions
Jun 2022
I'd read a lot of reviews before booking this experience (it's not a low-cost option) and it lived up to my very high expectations. The attention to detail and professionalism of the team was excellent and their love of Namibia and the Namib and ballooning was inspiring. And the views - well, you'll have to book a sky balloon ride with this organisation to see for yourself. The desert was breathtakingly, quietly beautiful. I thought this would be a once in a lifetime experience but would definitely go again and again if I could!
We actually drove into the Park later that afternoon and although it was still very beautiful, the views didn't compare to those we'd had from the balloon that morning.
We actually drove into the Park later that afternoon and although it was still very beautiful, the views didn't compare to those we'd had from the balloon that morning.
Written July 1, 2022
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Remarkable Africa
Maun, Botswana3 contributions
Feb 2021
What an amazing experience! This was my first balloon safari and it surpassed any expectations that I had. It was breathtaking! I will admit that I had a little ''moment'' of fear when very high, but overcame this quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it! This is truly one for the bucket list. Dennis and the team at Namib Sky were incredible - great hosts, extraordinarily skillful pilots with a dedicated team wanting only the best for their clients experience. Thanks for the lifelong memory.
Written February 25, 2021
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megxr88
29 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
A birthday splurge for myself and my better half, and boy was it worth it! It’s the only way to see the Sossusvlei landscape. The balloon safari was well organised, the team was very professional (with a dab of humour thrown in) and the views were gobsmacking. This truly was the experience of a lifetime and worth every single penny! A special thanks to Janine and Denis for making it extra awesome.
Written April 6, 2021
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How do we get to the start from the Desert camp where we'll be staying?
Written March 14, 2020
If you are staying at Desert Camp, you will have to get to the Sossusvlei Lodge (about a 5 minutes drive) where our drivers will collect you. Please do call our office for timing confirmation. Best regards,
Written March 16, 2020
I would like to book a balloon trip for three of us: me, my husband and our son from Australia.
Written March 14, 2020
The easiest way to make a reservation is to go on the Namib Sky Balloon Safaris website and make an online reservation. Alternatively you can contact our reservations office , best regards and we hope to see you onboard!
Written March 16, 2020
If there are so many people in the "basket" is it for sure that everyone has a good view or are there places in the middle of the "basket" where one cannot really see outside?
Written February 8, 2020
The basket is separated in 5 pots - 1 in the middle for the ballon driver, 2 on the left and 2 on the right side of the balloon, each for 4 guests (16 in total). Due to that, nobody is forced to stand "in the middle". Each person will be able to have a good view. Its definitely worth the money :-)
Written February 8, 2020
Hello...what would it cost to do this in September? Thank you. We are with a group of 4
Written January 10, 2020
Last year we booked this balloon flight in the Sossusvlei Mid September 2019, and paid approximately € 500,= per person.
It’s a lot of money, but every euro well spent !
You will be picked up at the entrance of the gate, and will experience the sun rise in the early morning.
Then you will see the 2 balloons being dropped, and blown up, which is spectacular.
Then you will have a full hour in the balloon.
And then an excellent Champaign breakfast with great food (fresh fruit, yoghurt, bread, cheese, meat, fish, sweet pastry and cookies and drinks) on a beautiful location in a great atmosphere.
Amazing experience !!
Written January 13, 2020
Étant logé au Sossuvlei Lodge et ayant de la route dans la foulée pour nous rendre à Swakopmund, quelqu’un sait-il me dire pour quelle heure nous y sommes de retour après le vol en montgolfière ?
Merci d’avance
Cordialement
Written January 4, 2020
Bonjour,
Selon l'heure enregistrée sur mes photos, j'étais de retour à l'hotel Mirage (notre point de rendez-vous, car nous étions au Desert Homestead Lodge) à 11h.
Cordialement,
Written January 5, 2020
Quería saber el costo aproximado
Written March 3, 2019
Hello Carlosa1962,
Our rate is currently 6950NAD per person. This includes a one hour flight at sunrise followed by champagne breakfast in the desert, transfers to the launch site from one of 6 lodges nearby and back, and park entrance fees. Best regards, Team Namib Sky
Written March 6, 2019
Bonjour
avez vous réservé à l'avance ce vol en mongolfière ou bien sur place est-ce facile ?
Pourriez vous m'indiquer le tarif ?
Cordialement
Guillaume
Written March 4, 2018
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