Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Masai Mara National Reserve

HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI, ESSENTIALS

ITINERARY:
Flights at dawn for stable air/cool temps.
05:00–05:30: Wake-up; 4WD transfer to launch.
06:00–06:15: Coffee; inflation; safety briefing.
06:15–07:30: ~1-hour flight; sunrise; wildlife from above.
07:30–09:00: Champagne bush breakfast.
09:00+: Game drive return.

BASKET:
12–16 passengers; 4 compartments (2–4 guests); pilot central. Couples kept
together. All stand at edge—360-degree views; pilot rotates for unobstructed
viewing.

KEY FACTORS:
Compartment by weight (no swapping).
Burner noise/heat affects all; hats help.
Sit/kneel launch/landing; stand during flight. Closed-toe shoes required.

INCLUSIONS:
Transfers; refreshments/toilets; boarding; 1-hour flight; binoculars; champagne;
breakfast; Wi-Fi; certificate; photos.

EXCLUSIONS:
Extra drinks, tips, vaccines, visas, personal costs.

LOCATIONS:
Masai Mara, Amboseli (Kenya), Serengeti (Tanzania)

PACK:
Warm layers; camera straps; secure hat; sunscreen/repellent before departure.

What's included?

Food & drinks

The balloon crew will assist as you climb into your balloon basket for take-off just before sunrise
Our breakfast is set up on the picturesque savannah plains of the Mara, typically under the shade of a single balanite tree. Sit down to a full bush breakfast in the Kenyan style, and, sparkling wine.
Wake up very early in the morning to be transferred to the balloon flight starting point in the heart on Masai Mara National Reserve
Reserve or Conservancy Landing Fees depending on where you are staying
Balloon Flight (approximate duration is one hour)