Optional extra

Maasai Mara Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over the Maasai Mara plains at sunrise, then enjoy a champagne breakfast on the savannah.

5:00amPick-up from your lodge or camp

About 1 hourIn the air, depending on the wind

Champagne breakfastOn the Maasai Mara plains

Game driveYour driver guide collects you after

Your balloon morning, step by step

At approximately 5:00am, the balloon operating company shall collect you from your safari lodge/ tented camp in one of their custom safari jeep, for a drive to the hot air balloon launch.
Arrive at the launch site by 6AM, here you can watch the balloons being prepared for take-off as you enjoy a cup of Kenyan tea or coffee.
Your balloon pilot, will in the meantime give you a safety briefing as well as explain your expectations during the flight. At the Launch site-there are basic toilet facilities available.
Just before sunrise, at approximately 6:30AM, you shall board the balloon basket.
The balloon flight lasts approximately one hour and this also depends on prevailing wind conditions, landing is between 7:30 and 7:45AM
Upon landing, and as part of this unique adventure-you may observe the complete deflation of the balloon .
You shall then be transported to a place for your breakfast.
Breakfast is usually set up on the savannah plains of the Masai Mara, traditionally under the shade of a lonely acacia tree.
Breakfast is an experience to remember-full and Kenyan style, complete with fresh juices, eggs-to-order waiters in traditional costume, and, of course, champagne.
Your safari driver/guide shall pick you from the breakfast location to proceed on your full day or half day game viewing drive.