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BALLOONING OVER THE MASAI MARA, GREAT RIFT VALLEY & SERENGETI
Visitors to the Masai Mara, Serengeti and Great Rift Valley can
experience the rare excitement of game viewing from a hot air balloon.
In the crisp air of dawn, the passengers drink coffee while the crew
partially inflates the balloon with enormous fans. The gas burners are
then ignited and the balloon fills with hot air slowly raising the
baskets. Before departing, finalized checks are made, and the passengers
then climb into the balloon basket for a take off.
The balloons lift off just before sunrise when the breeze on the plains
is still cold. Once airborne, the balloons are blown by the prevailing
winds across the broad landscape. Apart from the hiss of the burners,
the flight above the Masai Mara plains is magically silent. The pilot
controls the height of the craft by regulating the flow of hot air into
the balloon. Sometimes the balloon will descend over the plains for a
close up view of the wildlife; on other occasions, it rises to clear a
tree canopy and rise over the reverine forest.
At the end of the flight, the passengers are treated to a champagne
breakfast, complete with flowers. China and crystal are set out on the
table that is placed under a convenient acacia tree. The finishing touch
to the flight is a game drive back to the lodge or camp, and the
possibility of seeing the same pride of lions, or herd of elephants that
had been viewed while ballooning. Over a dozen balloons depart from
sites near six of the lodges and tented camps. Our customers are often
able to view four of the 'Big Five' while ballooning. A flight
certificate is issued on completion of the balloon safari.
TYPICAL ITINERARY AND PRICES:
05.30: Wake up call
06.00: Cup of coffee or tea at lodge/camp lounge
06.15: Drive to launch site
06.30: Lift off for approximately one hour flight. On landing a
delicious champagne breakfast is served in the bush. Flight certificates
will be issued by your captain. Drive back to your lodge/camp at 09.00
Total duration: 4.5 hours (5.00AM - 9.30AM)
Package: Easily incorporated into any Safari itinerary which includes at
least one night in Maasai Mara, Great Rift Valley (Naivasha and Nakuru)
and Central Serengeti
NB: Pick ups from lodges/camps are done at no extra cost and the the
hot air balloon rides are operated daily subject to weather permitting.
Balloon safari price:
- Masai Mara: US$ 450 per person dependent on lodge/camp location
- Great Rift Valley: US$ 425 per person
- Serengeti: US$ 495 per person
SERENGETI BALLOON
SAFARI
An exclusive excursion over the Serengeti plains, offering unparalleled
panoramic views of the awe-inspiring landscape. A very popular excursion
for those of our clients willing to spend that little bit extra, and can
be added on to any safari that includes a night in the Serengeti, at any
of the lodges.
