Kenya · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Safari with Hot-Air Balloon Flight

3 Days Round trip from Embakasi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride a hot-air balloon over the plains of the Maasai Mara
  • 02 Search for Africa's Big Five on game drives in the reserve
  • 03 Take in scenic views from the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
  • 04 Stay at a budget tented camp or lodge in the Maasai Mara

Experience breathtaking views of the Maasai Mara on a hot-air balloon safari over the plains, and see its wildlife from a completely new perspective. This 3-day safari also includes exciting game drives in one of Kenya's top safari destinations, with opportunities to search for Africa's Big Five. Stay at a budget tented camp or lodge in the Maasai Mara and enjoy meals throughout your safari.

Experience breathtaking views of the Maasai Mara on a hot-air balloon safari over the plains, and see its wildlife from a completely new perspective.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or from your hotel in Nairobi.

  • Drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.

  • Continue to Narok, a small Maasai town, then proceed to the Maasai Mara for lunch at the camp, followed by an exciting game drive in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, one of Kenya's top safari destinations, where you can view the many animals that inhabit this unique reserve.

  • Return from your first venture into the Mara to the camp for dinner, then relax in your canvas tent under the stars and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush in Maasai Mara, Kenya.

Accommodation at a budget tented camp or lodge in Maasai Mara, Kenya.

2
Day 02

Hot-Air Balloon Safari and Maasai Mara Game Viewing

  • Pick up from your camp or lodge at around 5 am, followed by a drive to the launch site.

  • Arrive at the balloon safari flight launch site by 6 am, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while watching the balloons being prepared for take-off.

  • Meet your pilot, who will give you a balloon flight safety briefing and explain what you can expect during your flight. Basic toilet facilities are available at the launch site.

  • Enjoy the flight.

  • Have breakfast after the ride.

  • Continue with your day's game viewing as you explore the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya in search of Africa's Big Five, with abundant wildlife inhabiting the reserve and exceptional scenic beauty all around.

  • Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation at a budget tented camp or lodge in Maasai Mara, Kenya.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Depart from camp for an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara Reserve, followed by a late breakfast.

  • Drive to Nairobi.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Embakasi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport to Masai Mara and back based on our customized seven-seater

  • Safari vehicle with specially modified suspension

  • Full-length photographic roof hatches and seats designed with seat belts

  • All game park entrance fees

  • Hot-air balloon safari flight and certificate

  • All camping fees

  • Accommodation

  • Unlimited game drives

  • Three meals a day while on budget safari

  • Airport pick-up on arrival in Nairobi, if any

  • 3 liters of drinking mineral water

  • English-speaking Kenya guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Drinks, beers, sodas, etc.

  • Laundry services at camp

  • Telephone

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Embakasi.

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