Balloon Safaris in Masai Mara

Hot air balloon safaris in Masai Mara are one of the incredible moments in Masai Mara, seeing the best ecosystem of Masai Mara while floating on air with an eagle’s eye. There are three safari companies that operate the hot air balloon safaris in Masai Mara: Governors Camp, The Hot Air Balloon, which is the oldest with a 100% record on safety and the Sky Ship company.

The hot air balloon safaris in Masai Mara are once-in-a-lifetime experiences one can never forget; its starting sound and shakes can scare you, and at most guests are advised to sit down and cover their eyes as the balloon safari starts lifting the basket in the air slowly with high heartbeats as you internally feel the motions when it’s leaving the grounds as your body feels crazy yet you have no control over it.

The hot air balloon safaris in Masai Mara start early in the morning with a wake-up call for a light breakfast and be driven to the starting point where you will meet the pilot for a briefing, enter the Balloon basket and then kick off.

As we rise higher approaching the skies, the sun will also be rising; our floating will take us between 1 and 2 hours depending on the weather of the day as we enjoy the bird’s-eye view of the beautiful, undulating scenery of the Great Rift Valley, observing closely the big cats, especially if they are on a hunt. We follow them as we join them to hunt!!

Our happiness will be beyond imagination, flying together with birds of the Masai Mara, exploring all deep corners of the reserve at treetop heights or below, which gives a clear panoramic view and an ideal angle for good photographic opportunities at an aerial point.

Upon landing a toast will be done with a glass of wine at the bush, heavy breakfast and finally, certificates of success will be issued to all the crew on board. Be picked up by our driver guide, who will add more game drives on the ground to see more animals from another angle before we head back to our lodge for refreshments and lunch.