Hot Air Balloon Safaris

The ride is normally done early in the mornings at approximately 0630am in time to enjoy the sunrise glow on the distant horizon of the Masai Mara and Serengeti Plains. The good thing about the Mara – Serengeti weather is that it is conducive for balloon rides to be operated daily, throughout the year.

The flight usually lasts approximately one hour and covers anything between 5 and 20 km from launch to landing. The total distance covered is always dependent on the wind conditions on any given day.

The entire excursion from pick up at the camp/lodge to drop off back at the camp or lodge varies from a 4.00 am departure to a 6.00 am departure, depending on the close proximity/location of said camp/lodge.

There is plenty of photographic opportunities on board and also on the ground to & from the balloon excursion including a game drive en route back to your camp/lodge by around 1030am.

We encourage our guests to carry binoculars, cameras, and a “selfie stick’ to use your phone to catch those very fine once-in-a-lifetime moments!

Dressing in layers; a warm Jacket/fleece is best for the transition from the cool, dark early morning to the relatively late morning sun rays. It is normally cool in the early mornings and as you watch and wait for the balloons to be inflated, the chilly morning breeze can be uncomfortable.

Once on board, the heat from burners above makes all around you warm. Trousers, long-sleeved shirts/tops, and closed shoes come in handy in case we need to walk through some grass after landing.