Masai Mara Balloon Safari Experience
A hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara is one of Africa’s most iconic experiences. Floating silently above the golden savannah at sunrise, you’ll witness the vast plains, winding rivers, and wildlife herds from a breathtaking bird’s-eye perspective that no game drive can match.
The Experience
Your adventure begins before dawn with a drive to the launch site. As the balloon inflates in the pre-dawn light, you climb into the basket for a 1-hour flight over the Mara. The silence is remarkable — broken only by occasional bursts from the burner and the sounds of the awakening bush below. Spot elephants, giraffes, hippos in the Mara River, and during migration season, the iconic wildebeest herds.


Title sponsorAlumni Golf Challenge
We are the title sponsor this year.
Golf is part of who we are, so we put our name behind the Alumni Golf Challenge. Want more golf after the day? Tell us when you are free. We book your tee time at Karen, Muthaiga or Vipingo Ridge and sort the transfers and the stay.
After the Flight
Touch down on the plains for a champagne bush breakfast — complete with white linen, silver service, and a celebration of your flight with a traditional champagne toast. Each guest receives a flight certificate signed by the pilot.
Practical Details
- Duration: approximately 1 hour airborne, 3-4 hours total experience
- Departure: early morning (around 5:30 AM) from your camp/lodge
- Best season: year-round; July-October for wildebeest migration aerial views
- Age limit: minimum 7 years old
- Capacity: 12-16 passengers per balloon
The balloon safari can be added to any Masai Mara safari package. Book early as flights fill up quickly, especially during peak migration season. Also popular for honeymoon and photography safaris.
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