Hot air balloon experiences

It doesn't get dreamier than gazing over Sossusvlei's surreal landscape of high-rise dunes and desert-adapted wildlife from a hot air balloon. After a strong coffee under the early-morning moonlight, depart from camp and head to the launch site. Watch as the balloon comes to life with a burst of heat before lifting into the air as dawn breaks. Float above the rust-coloured desert as solo oryx become pinpricks and spot the surreal 'fairy circles' - ask your pilot about that one! Let the wind be your guide as you sink lower to see ostriches sprinting across the sand, before rising again for the ultimate snap. Your pilot will set the balloon down for a scenic champagne breakfast before you return to camp.

Rise through the mist before dawn breaks over the 2000-year-old ruins of the Cultural Triangle. Glide through the air, looking out for the myriad historic landmarks scattered across the landscape. As you travel over Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and Sigiriya, keep your eyes peeled for the aged ruins that break the surface of thick jungle. Experience these incredible sights from the air before landing to enjoy a glass of champagne!

Rise with the sunbirds to hop aboard a hot air balloon and watch breathtaking views appear in technicolour as dawn breaks over the Masai Mara. Let the early morning winds be your guide as you enjoy the pure magic of a safari from the air. You may be reluctant to blink and we don't blame you! As one of Kenya's most iconic wildlife treasures, the Mara reveals snoozing prides of lion amongst the acacias, elephants marching across the plains and hippos that bask in the river. If you're travelling between August and November, you may even see the Great Wildebeest Migration as it spills over the savannah. When you come back down to earth, toast the experience with champagne or enjoy a hearty breakfast in the bush before returning to camp.

Just before sunrise, you'll rise silently above the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park in a hot air balloon, getting the ultimate view of the sweeping landscape and its herds of buffalo and elephant, prides of lion and furtive leopard. From brushing the tree tops to rising a heady 2500 feet, your flight will be filled with photo opportunities, unbelievable views and plenty of gasps. You'll float wherever the wind takes you for a memorable hour, before landing where you'll enjoy a glass of bubbly and a full English breakfast in the bush.