Hot Air Balloon safari
Soar over Africa's most iconic
Drifting gently beneath a kaleidoscope of colors, cradled in a balloon basket, you soar into a world of wonder. From this lofty vantage, the landscape below transforms, and your wildlife adventure takes on a whole new dimension — an ethereal journey, where earth and sky meet, offering glimpses of nature from a perspective like no other.
Guided Safaris® Signature Collection
Soar over Kenya
The red of the Masai shuka, the gold of the grass, the black of the masses of wildebeest — a safari woven from Kenya's own cloth that forms your canopy.
ABSOLUTE SILENCE as you float above the Mara River and plains on an adventure with an entirely different perspective of the African wilderness. As you lift off into the sky, the rising African sun starts to illuminate the ground below with beautiful hues of pink and gold. A herd of Elephant majestically moving in one corner, a journey of Giraffe munching away on acacia trees, the lazy yawns of the hippo as you wind your way drifting above the Mara River channels. This is Africa like you would never have expected.
Safari experience
At first light of dawn your adventure begins. Enjoy a cup of coffee with your bush wake up call. Guided Safaris® rangers transfer you to the launch site and after a briefing with the pilots, some of the most reputable balloon safari operators in Africa, the crew inflate the craft for flight. A dream-like hour offers some of the most breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley and ample opportunity for aerial photography. Come face to face with eagles and other birdlife perched upon trees. Upon completion of your flight we serve up a toast and you return to camp for a scrumptious breakfast.
Safari Films
Africa from
a silent sky.
Balloon Safari
The morning ascent
Our balloon safari locations have been carefully selected to place you in the heart of the action, in some of the world’s most precious wilderness regions. The most popular region for a balloon safari is the Masai Mara in Kenya because of the beauty of the landscape mingled with the exciting abundance of actual game seen from the aerial vantage point.
Balloon Safari
Over the Mara
Take to the skies on an unforgettable journey. Our Signature location for hot air ballooning, the Masai Mara scenery seen from the vantage of a balloon is one of the most quintessentially African experiences. The ballooning take off is always scheduled for sunrise. In Kenya, this varies between 6:15am and 6:45am in the winter game viewing season. We arrive at the launch site at least 30 minutes prior to departure for passenger safety briefings with the pilots. The operators endeavor to fly for an hour, though all flights are subject to natural weather conditions and visibility, with safety being a paramount.
During the course of the Great Migration season, the experience of seeing the wildebeest and zebra herds spread over the plains and the interactions occurring at the crocodile-rich rivers below is truly memorable on safari.
Guided Safaris®
A Day on Safari
Luxury Safari Camps
After a wondrous hour drifting in the sky, your balloon journey concludes in grand style. In keeping with the ancient rites of balloonists everywhere, you’ll raise a glass of sparkling wine to celebrate your graceful return to the earth. A sumptuous breakfast awaits, laid out in a hidden gem of a place, where every moment echoes the magic of the morning. As the adventure draws to its close, you’ll enjoy a glide through the wilderness once more, this time by road on a game drive, as we escort you back to your camp.
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Always Tailormade
Every detail defines an experience in your private safari.
Our custom safaris are meticulously planned journeys where nothing is left to chance, so you can enjoy unique moments with your loved ones in total luxury and privacy. Having the ultimate say in your preferences from start to finish allows you to explore our exclusive destinations in absolute freedom, whenever you want. No set dates; no groups, ever.
