Hot air Balloon Safari

Kenya, Africa

Take to the skies at dawn for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara. As the burners ignite and the balloon lifts gently into the morning air, you’ll drift silently above sweeping plains, rivers, and forests, with panoramic views of elephants, giraffes, and vast wildebeest herds below.

The flight lasts about an hour and ends with a time-honored tradition—a champagne toast and a freshly prepared bush breakfast at a scenic spot in the reserve. Your adventure concludes with a game drive back to camp, making this a once-in-a-lifetime way to experience Kenya’s most iconic landscape.

A hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara is a magical way to experience Africa’s wilderness from above. As dawn breaks, you’ll gently rise into the sky, drifting silently over golden savannahs, winding rivers, and acacia-dotted plains. From this unique vantage point, you’ll witness herds of wildebeest, elephants, giraffes, and even predators in their early-morning routines—an extraordinary opportunity for both breathtaking views and unforgettable photography.

Your one-hour flight concludes with a smooth landing, followed by a traditional bush breakfast served with sparkling wine in the heart of the Mara. This blend of adventure, serenity, and luxury makes a balloon safari an unmissable highlight of any Masai Mara journey—whether it’s your first visit or a return to Kenya’s most iconic reserve.

Spectacular Views of Wildlife and Landscapes

A Masai Mara balloon safari reveals the reserve’s wildlife and scenery from an extraordinary perspective. From above, you may watch elephants moving gracefully through the bush, giraffes feeding at treetops, or lions on the hunt—all undisturbed in their natural habitat.

The aerial view also showcases the Mara’s breathtaking landscapes: vast golden plains, winding rivers, acacia woodlands, and distant escarpments that stretch across the horizon. During the Great Migration, thousands of wildebeest and zebras dot the savannah, creating a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. With endless photographic opportunities and a rare bird’s-eye perspective, this experience offers an unforgettable way to appreciate the beauty and scale of one of Africa’s richest ecosystems.

Crescent Island Game Conservancy, set on a wildlife-rich peninsula in Lake Naivasha, is one of Kenya’s hidden gems. Just 80 km from Nairobi, the sanctuary offers scenic walking trails with breathtaking views of Mt. Longonot, the Aberdares, and the Mau Escarpment.

Crescent Island is home to over 1,600 animals and more than 200 recorded bird species, along with a rich variety of reptiles, plants, and insects. From strolling alongside graceful antelopes to listening to the iconic call of the fish eagle or observing playful monkeys, every step on the island offers a close encounter with nature.