Masai Mara balloon safari. A Masai Mara balloon safari is one of the most amazing things to do in Masai Mara National Reserve by travelers who visit Kenya on Masai Mara National Reserve safaris all throughout the year. Hot air balloon rides are exhilarating irrespective of where you do them from, and a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara National Reserve is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you shall treasure for a long time to come. This Masai Mara balloon safari is done in the early morning, and can be aligned with other activities in Masai Mara National Reserve like game drives. Village visits and bush walks.
A Masai Mara balloon safari needs to be pre-booked before you embark on your Masai Mara safari. You can get in touch with a Focus East Africa Tours safari planner to help you book an amazing Masai Mar balloon safari ride. Pre-booking of the Masai Mara balloon safari is important so as to guarantee availability and your spot booked in advance due to the limited number of people able to per day.
Hot air balloon rides over the Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya are for adults and children at least four years old and more. Children aged 5 and above ought to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and should be in good physical condition. Adults above 120kgs may be required to purchase double tickets for an additional spot on the hot air balloon, for safety reasons.
How is a hot air balloon prepared?
Typically, staff of 20-25 persons are needed to have the launch and recovery process of the hot air balloon. A Masai Mara balloon safari starts very early in the morning with travelers being transferred to the launch site for an opportunity to see hot air balloon being inflated and prepared for take-off.
The ground personnel opens the envelope (hot air balloon) by laying it across the ground, and then a large fan is used to inflate it partially. When almost half-full, the crew then attaches a basket and burner, with the basket remaining fully secured to the ground during the inflation process.
With the balloon fully inflated, travelers then start to embark onto the basket which is sectioned into multiple compartments for both your comfort and safety. You shall be given safety overview. Once all are settled in, you shall feel the balloon aloft the ground. The crew guides the basket until the balloon is safely launched.
Hot air balloons rely on air currents, thus the need for the chase team. Your pilot for the hot air balloon ride is only responsible for the up and down movement during the ride.
Float above the Masai Mara National Reserve plains, beautiful features unfolding before your eyes above the rolling hills, meandering river and lush grasslands. You will see giraffes, elephants, gazelles, hippos, wildebeests, and so many other animals. Watch as herds of elephants and buffalos graze, or others make way for a drink or bathe.
A Masai Mara balloon safari lasts about 1 hour. After you land, the crew helps you out of the basket and escorts you to a well-set bush breakfast with a champagne toast as you climax your Masai Mara balloon safari experience.
Part from a Masai Mara hot air balloon safari, you can enjoy other activities in Masai Mara National Reserve. Other Masai Mara activities include;
Game Drives
Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve are one of the best way to explore the vast Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya, in search for the various wildlife. Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve can be done all throughout the year and all throughout the day, with early morning and late afternoon game drives, as well as night game drives being the most rewarding.
Nature Walks
Another way to explore the Masai Mara National Reserve is by taking nature walks around the reserve, with a guided walking safari following animal trucks.
Other activities in Masai Mara National Reserve you can enjoy include horseback riding, community tours, picnicking, bird watching, witnessing the wildebeest migration, and others. These activities in Masai Mara National Reserve can be enjoyed all throughout the year, with the exception of the great wildebeest migration which is usually seen in the months of July through October.
Masai Mar National Reserve is a beautiful Kenya national park that travelers can enjoy visiting all throughout the year, and be rewarded with amazing experiences including the Masai Mara balloon safari experience.
