About 4–5 hours including a 1-hour flight · From USD 470 per person · Luxury
A Masai Mara hot air balloon safari is a 1-hour sunrise flight over the reserve, followed by a bush breakfast with sparkling wine and a game drive back to camp. Ours costs USD 470 per person, including the flight, breakfast, a certificate and park fees for that day.
Pickup from your camp around 05:00, balloon inflation and lift-off at sunrise, about 1 hour of flight over the Mara, bush breakfast on landing, then a game drive back to camp.
All year; July–October to fly over the migration herds.
Masai Mara park fees for non-resident adults are USD 100/day (Jan–Jun) and USD 200/day (Jul–Dec). See our Masai Mara park fees guide.
Ours costs USD 470 per person, including the flight, bush breakfast and park fees for that day. Most published 2026–2027 prices fall between about USD 450 and USD 600.
For most people, yes. It gives you an aerial view of the plains and herds you cannot get from a vehicle, and it is usually the highlight of the trip. Book early for July–October.
Balloon operators usually set a minimum age, often around 7 years, and a minimum height. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
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