Tour Guide, Nairobi, Kenya
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A hot air balloon safari ride is a great way to experience the spectacular wonders of Masai Mara. An hour floating over the savannah starts at sunrise.
Wake up early and embark on an hour-long balloon safari over the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Game Reserve.
The dawn scenery from the balloon is breathtaking as you float above the diverse habitats of Masai Mara reserve covering the mighty river 'The Mara River', swamps and forests. Hot Air Balloon Ride in the African Sky.
Hot Air Balloon Safari flights Active Adventure in the Masai Mara National Game Reserve.
Taking a "Hot air balloon safari" is a treat that many people hope to do. It's a memorable experience, although not ideal for game viewing or wildlife photography. The hot air balloons are launched at dawn, after a noisy and spectacular inflation process. Balloons carry a dozen or more passengers. For about an hour. In the southern direction across the Masai Mara game reserve at the height of a few meters. To several hundred meters above the Masai Mara plains.
The best balloon flights follow the course of the Masai Mara or Talek rivers, allowing you to peer down into the forest. Skim past vultures' nests and watch the monkeys' early morning routine. By 7.30 am, the balloons are dropping down onto the plain for a treat in the bush, full breakfast and sparkling wine, followed by a game drive back to camp. The price is around $430 per person, and flights are best booked in advance. Balloon safari is combined with the normal road safari package by safari vans or the 4 x 4 cruisers.
Epic Hot Air Balloon Safaris Adventure in Masai Mara, Kenya.
YHA-Kenya Travel offers a hot air balloon safaris package for holidaymakers over the Masai Mara plains and forests. Masai Mara balloon safari experience with YHA Kenya travel helps you see wildlife and the Masai Mara Reserve landscapes from the sky as you float.
What we offer in the Balloon Safari:
05:00 am: Wake-up call
06:00 am: Tea or Coffee
06:15 am: Drive to the Balloon Launch site.
06:30 am: Balloon Safari Flight take off.
The flight duration is about one hour floating in the savannah plains over the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. This flight travels up to 25 km depending on the wind condition. Mostly the winds move towards the south, deep into the Masai Mara reserve where the balloons land. Moments after landing, luxurious champagne breakfast awaits you. You are served and continue with the land game drives for the day or head back to your Camp / Lodge.
This Kenya hot air balloon adventure safari itinerary may change based on travel group choices, weather, road or political conditions and changes. All Balloon safari prices and local payments are subject to change. Enjoy our unique and unforgettable Kenya Balloon adventure budget safari experience.