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Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari – Drift Above the Wild at Sunrise
Rise with the sun and soar above the endless savannah of the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Watch elephants roam, lions stalk through golden grass, and vast herds move across the plains as the morning light paints Africa in breathtaking color. End your flight with a champagne bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness and turn an extraordinary safari into an unforgettable masterpiece.
With B Hudson Tours, we design fully tailor-made Masai Mara packages that include accommodation at handpicked luxury lodges and camps, the spectacular hot air balloon safari, return flight tickets, road safaris in 4×4 Land Cruisers, expertly guided game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve, luxurious private airstrip transfers within the Mara, and authentic cultural visits to Maasai villages. We craft every detail around your preferences and needs to deliver a seamless, immersive, and truly personalized safari experience.
Our 2026 Discounted Rates for Hot Air Balloon Safari
| Month | Pax | Balloon Flight Rates |
| Jan – Mar 2026 | Adult | USD 450 per adult |
| Child/Guide | USD 300 per child/guide | |
| Apr – May 2026 | Adult | USD 440 per adult |
| Child/Guide | USD 300 per child/guide | |
| June 2026 | Adult | USD 450 per adult |
| Child/Guide | USD 300 per child/guide | |
| Jul – Oct 2026 | Adult | USD 460 per adult |
| Child/guide | USD 300 per child/guide | |
| Nov – Dec 2026 | Adult | USD 450 per adult |
| Child/guide | USD 300 per child/guide |
Hot Air Balloon Safari Rates are in USD
Rates are Inclusive:
✨Pick-up and drop off from hotel (a 4×4 land cruiser)
✨A delicious Bush Breakfast
✨Game drive to a stunning breakfast location
✨A Champagne toast
✨Game drive back to your camp
✨Community Fees
*Exclusive Flights Include:
✨ Guests enjoy the entire balloon privately
✨ Personalized private transfers
✨ Private breakfast in a secluded location
✨ Premium French champagne
Child Policy
✨04 – 12 years old is a child.
✨12 years and above is considered and charged as an adult.
✨All children flying must be accompanied by an adult.
✨Kids under 4 years are not permitted.
Itinerary
Pick up and Drop Off at your Camp or Lodge
- Set pick-up time so you know to be ready.
- Drop back to your camp via a game drive.
- Drivers are well experienced and make excellent guides.
Hot Air Balloon Flight across the Mara Plains
- About an hour balloon flight
- Take off right before sunrise, depending on weather conditions
- Highly experienced and qualified balloon pilots
Champagne Toast and Full Breakfast
- Take part in this hot air balloon tradition.
- We have the classic mimosa option.
- Full delicious breakfast experience.
At the Ballooning Camp
We launch our balloons from our camp at sunrise. Large electric fans cold-inflate the balloon; the electric fans operate silently so that the guests can hear animals in the serene atmosphere of the Mara. When the balloon is inflated the pilot lights the gas burners and heats the balloon. The heat launches the balloon into the air. As soon as the balloon is launched, the passengers step inside the basket and the pilot takes off.
An Abundance of Wildlife
Our unique balloon experience takes you over the diverse habitats of the Masai Mara Reserve; fly over the great Mara River, swamps, forests, wildlife & the African Savannah. The quiet, relaxing ride allows you to view an amazing assortment of wildlife from a unique bird’s-eye view. The lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo can be seen frequently along with other animals such as hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, birds, and many more.
An Amazing Landscape
The average flight duration is 1 hour; travelling approximately 15 to 25 Km depending on the wind conditions. On 95% of the days, the wind takes us south, deep into the Masai Mara Reserve where we land. The exceptionally beautiful equatorial sunrise of the Mara is breathtaking. sights and sounds of the animals in the bush from above… exhilarating.
At the Breakfast Site
Sing and dance with us at the welcome party organized in your honour after your flight. You did it! You flew over the Mara in an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. You even get your very own flight certificate to show your achievement. A luxury champagne breakfast is served, on the open plains of Masai Mara. A wonderful meal in the middle of the African Savannah. We have exceptional chefs and will create a delicious meal to enjoy with loved ones in the wide open spaces as you enjoy the stunning views.
B Hudson Tours Ltd in partnership with Skyship Kenya Ltd. Further Declares That We Do Not Carry Passengers If Any
of the Following Conditions Applies;
A. Age – Over 75 Years or Under 4 Years
B. Pregnancy – In Third Trimester (26 Weeks)
C. Diagnosed Osteoporosis
D. Known Heart Disease
E. Any Other Condition Which May Render The Person to Injury
F. Have you suffered any kind of injury or been operated on in the last 6
months?
If yes, please specify and inform the Pilot:
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...And you will be taken off the Flight and be fully refunded.
Any Passenger with Any of the Above Conditions That Does Not Report Such
Conditions to the Pilot and Takes the Balloon Flight Shall Assume Full
Responsibility and Liability for His or Her Discretion.
