Hot air balloon drifting above the Maasai Mara savannah at sunrise
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Float above the Maasai Mara

Rise before the sun and drift silently above the Maasai Mara as the African savannah wakes below.

From the basket of a hot air balloon, watch herds of elephant, giraffe and zebra move across the golden plains, with the Mara stretching endlessly towards the horizon.

As the sun rises, the landscape transforms beneath you — a moment of stillness and perspective that feels worlds away from everyday life.

Touch back down in the wilderness and celebrate with a champagne breakfast beneath an acacia tree, surrounded by the sounds of the Mara.

Africa from a completely different perspective.

Highlights
  • Sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Mara
  • Champagne bush breakfast beneath an acacia tree
  • Big cat and Great Migration sightings
  • Views across the Mara River
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Best time to visit

July – October (Great Migration)

Getting there

Light aircraft transfer from Nairobi

Flight duration

Approx. 1 hour at sunrise

Ideal trip length

1–2 nights, as part of a safari

Hot air balloons preparing for a dawn safari flight over the African savanna
Acacia tree silhouette on the Maasai Mara savannah

Make it yours

From choosing the right safari camp to arranging private guides, game drives and unforgettable experiences in the wilderness, we'll curate every detail around you.

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