Adventure and the outdoors

Float over the Mara in a hot air balloon

Lifting off in the half-light and drifting over the plains as the animals wake is one of Kenya's great once-in-a-lifetime treats — the herds, the river and the endless grassland laid out below you.

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A striped hot air balloon floating over the wide golden plains of the Maasai Mara

Where

Maasai MaraNarok County

What our sources say

Hot air balloon safaris give a view over the Maasai Mara. Passengers wake before dawn for the flight, and it ends with a champagne breakfast in the Mara.
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Source: Magical Kenya (Kenya Tourism Board) (opens in a new tab) · checked 19 Oct 2026
Flights are led by experienced pilots who know the local wildlife, terrain and weather, and who give commentary during the flight.
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Source: Magical Kenya (Kenya Tourism Board) (opens in a new tab) · checked 19 Oct 2026

Before you go

Flights are weather-dependent and places are limited, so ask your camp to book ahead and check what happens if a flight is cancelled.
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