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Safety Overview

At Shine Balloon Safaris, your safety comes first. Every flight is carefully planned and operated by experienced, professionally qualified pilots and a dedicated balloon safari team. We closely monitor weather and flight conditions to ensure that every journey is conducted with the highest standards of safety and comfort. From your preparation before take-off to your landing and return, our team is committed to providing a safe, smooth and unforgettable balloon safari experience over the spectacular landscapes of Tanzania. Fly with confidence. Discover Tanzania from above. Shorter version Safety Comes First At Shine Balloon Safaris, we believe that an unforgettable adventure begins with safety. Our experienced pilots and professional team carefully plan every flight, monitor weather conditions and follow strict safety procedures to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience from take-off to landing. Your safety. Our responsibility. Your unforgettable journey.

Customer safety is our priority and we only fly in perfect weather conditions. Our pilots are all highly qualified and holders of commercial pilot licenses.

The ride is normally done early in the mornings at approximately 06:30am in time to enjoy the upper rim of the sun that appears on the horizon.

Generally, we don't fly children under the height of the basket or under the age of 3 years. There is no upper age limit, provided passengers are reasonably fit and ready to enjoy the adventurous soaring across the majestic plains. For the client's own safety, ballooning is not suitable for pregnant ladies, persons with health conditions; heart matters, brittle bones, neck, or back conditions. Any balloon flight requires a certain amount of physical strength to climb in/out of the basket, in case the basket is standing upright OR lying on its side. People with impaired mobility may be accommodated with prior notice to helps us plan for them.

Something warm to wear on top (fleece or a sweater), A hat, camera and binoculars – nothing too heavy.

The average flight duration is 1 hour traveling approximately depending on wind conditions.

We provide transport to and from your driver / vehicle location.

Our balloons can hold a maximum of 16 people in a basket.

No, there is nothing that makes the basket away in flight. It hangs motionless in the air mass that surrounds it. There is no "elevator" feeling. It is amazingly smooth.

The speed of the balloon is the speed of the wind wafting it along. No flights will be launched if it appears that we will exceed 10 mph on landing.

Yes, we encourage you to take a still or video camera with you during the flight. Although digital pictures will be taken of your flight from the ground, you will have wonderful photo opportunities from the basket, as well. We do recommend, however, that you have a suitable soft case with you in which to stow the camera during the landing.

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Terms of Use

Welcome to Shine Balloon Safaris Tanzania. By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use.

1. Use of Our Website

This website is provided to give information about our balloon safari experiences, destinations, booking services and related tourism services. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

2. Booking and Reservations

All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation. Information provided during the booking process must be accurate and complete.

A booking is not considered fully confirmed until the required confirmation and payment conditions have been completed.

3. Prices and Payments

Prices displayed on our website may change from time to time. The applicable price will be the price confirmed at the time of booking.

4. Cancellation and Changes

Cancellation and booking-change conditions may vary depending on the safari package and booking arrangements. Customers should review the applicable cancellation conditions before making payment.

5. Safari Experience

Balloon safari operations are subject to weather conditions, aviation regulations, safety requirements and other operational circumstances. For safety reasons, flights may occasionally be delayed, changed or cancelled.

6. Website Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate or available at all times.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content, images, graphics, logos, text and other materials displayed on this website belong to or are used by Shine Balloon Safaris Tanzania. They may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without appropriate permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

Shine Balloon Safaris Tanzania shall not be responsible for circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including weather conditions, government restrictions, aviation regulations, natural events or other unforeseen situations.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use when necessary. Any changes will be published on this website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact Shine Balloon Safaris Tanzania through the contact information provided on our website.

Last Updated: October 2026
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Cancellation Policy

At Shine Balloon Safaris Tanzania, we understand that travel plans may change. If you wish to cancel your balloon safari booking, the following cancellation policy will apply to all reservations made through our website and services.

● 14 days prior to flight - No fees charged

● 13 days to 7 days - 25% charge

● 6 days to 48 Hours - 50% charge

● Less than 48 Hours - 75% charge

● No Show - 100% charge

Last Updated: October 2026
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Restrictions

At Shine Balloon Safaris Tanzania, your safety is our priority. To ensure a safe and comfortable flight for everyone, the following passenger restrictions apply to all balloon safaris booked through our website and services.

● Ages of 5 to 8 years must be accompanied by parents or a responsible guardian.

● Ages of 5 to 8 years must be at least 1.4meters / 4.5ft

● Pregnant woman are not allowed to fly.

● Persons with 120kg (19 stone or 265lbs) may have to pay an additional charge due to weight and space restrictions.

Last Updated: October 2026