Overview
A Maasai Mara hot air balloon safari starts with a pre-dawn pickup from your camp and lifts off over the savanna just before sunrise, drifting for about an hour above herds of wildebeest, zebra, elephant, and giraffe slowly waking below. Sunrise over the African horizon is unforgettable. After landing, a 'bush breakfast' with champagne and a full meal is set up in the middle of the savanna, and a flight certificate is included. During the migration (July-October), you may see river crossings from above - truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Price USD 450-550 (with pickup and meal). Pickup from safari camps.
Opening Hours
Pickup around 05:30, flight 06:30-07:30
Travel Tips
Book at least a week ahead. The bush breakfast adds 1-2 hours after landing - clear your morning safari schedule. Bring warm layers and a hat, but it may get hot during the flight.
Hotels near Hot Air Balloon Safari
Hotels and guesthouses in Maasai Mara, Masai Mara, Narok County
Other attractions in Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara National Reserve
A world-class safari destination where you can spot all of the Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo.
Mara River
Famed for the dramatic crocodile-lined crossings of wildebeest during the Great Migration.
Maasai Village Visit
A village program offering hands-on experience of traditional Maasai life and culture.
Big Five Game Drive
Dawn and afternoon game drives tracking the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
Mara Triangle
A well-managed reserve west of the Mara River with fewer visitors and abundant wildlife.
Olare Motorogi Conservancy
A Maasai-owned private conservancy north of the main reserve - limited vehicles and night drives allowed.