Adventure Africa Holidays is a specialist tour operator with its office headquarters in Nairobi Kenya but operating throughout East Africa.  Our range of services span through Kenya Special Interest Safaris, Masai Mara Balloon Safaris, Maasai Villages, Kenya Horse Back Riding Kenya, Masai Mara Balloon Safaris, Serengeti Hot air balloon safaris, Great Rift Valley, Kenya balloon safaris, Tanzania balloon rides, Hot air ballooning in Africa, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Nakuru and Naivasha balloon rides, Serengeti Balloon Safaris Kenya, Hot Air Balloon flights, Masai Mara.

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$ 385 - US$ 425 per person dependent on lodge/camp location

>> Great Rift Valley: US$ 395 per person

>> Serengeti: US$ 450 per person

To reserve hot air balloon ride, please contact us and remember to specify location and number of individuals..