Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Flames from the hot air balloon burners light the darkness as the crews inflate their craft. The first, pink tongues of sunlight flicker across the skies as the hot air balloon fills, then rises. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-colored canopy, you’re off for a wildlife viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. What amazes most first-time balloonists is the absolute stillness: the silence as you float above the plains, the forest and the rivers of the Masai Mara. Even if you’ve flown elsewhere, this is a unique experience. The flight lasts an hour or so, drifting wherever the air currents take you, and with ample opportunities for photography and video filming. Then your Kenyan Hot Air Balloon Safari finishes with a flourish. In the time honored tradition of balloon flights the world over, you toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast, cooked wherever you land. The Balloon Safari ends with a transfer back to camp.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Balloon Safari Fee

Breakfast

Pickup and drop off to your hotel

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

As you glide on the balloon , you will be flying over the Mara river and if you are lucky on a good day, you will be able to see the hippos and crocodiles. You will be picked up at your accommodation at 4:30am. Once you arrive at the departure area, you are given a briefing by the pilot as the balloon is fired up. The first pink tongues of sunlight flicker across the skies as the hot air balloon fills, then rises. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-colored canopy, you will experience a wildlife viewing adventure from an entirely different perspective Get to enjoy a Hot air balloon safari and get a lifetime experience. Drift over the Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon as you view the animals below and take in the amazing sunrise. Your hot air balloon safari is topped off with a magnificent buffet breakfast and champagne in the bush.

Options

Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara

Pickup included

3-day Masai Mara+ balloon ride

Mara Ntulele Camp
Hot air Balloon ride
budget
Duration: 3 days
buffet on full board
Masai Mara
4x4 jeep with pop up roof
Park entry fees excluded: JAN-JUNE= 100 USD per person per day JULY-DEC= 200 USD per person per day
Pickup included

Reviews

4.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wastage of Money
MEHTAYNR,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Not worth ,Wastage of money .In one word Avoid It.Spending around 500 dollars for one hour ride .I experienced it on 27th Aug 2025.No animals could be seen
Spectacular views and is worth it
richard j,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Early morning, pick up driving on a terrible route, but once you arrive the magic starts. After meeting captain there is a short safety review, and then you can watch the balloon speed inflated. The flight is about one hour followed by a champagne breakfast. Best expensive i have taken.
Great views and outstanding brekkie on the plain.
Gigette C,
Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful morning to start. Advanced paperwork and trip details were clear. Ride lasted an hour where we saw many animals and gree grassy scenery along the water. We highly recommend this tour as a safari highlight!
You must try the balloon ride 👍🏼👍🏼
276shathaa,
Aug 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A new and beautiful experience from the beginning of the ride to the end of the descent What you need is warm clothes for the cold weather upstairs. It is also preferable to wear pants underneath the clothes if the woman is veiled and wears long clothes. Going down requires fitness. Anyone who suffers from leg or knee pain is not recommended for this experience. The views from the top are stunning and offer great contemplation of God’s creation. The number and number of animal sightings varies depending on the rainy season The year 2023 was scarce with rain and the animals’ stay in the safari area was short, but nevertheless I highly recommend it 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼