Dawn Balloon Safari
Drift silently over the Maasai Mara at first light, then land in the bush for a champagne breakfast.
One of the most memorable ways to see the Mara: a dawn balloon flight low over the plains, followed by a full day back on the ground with your guide. Balloons lift off before sunrise, while the air is still and the light is best for spotting game below.
4.9/5
Small-group experience
Itinerary / Daily Schedule
07:30 AM
Pickup from camp for the short transfer to the balloon launch site on the plains.
08:15 AM
Arrive at the launch site and meet your pilot as the balloons are inflated in the half-light.
08:30 AM
Lift off for a silent hour drifting low over the Mara’s herds and rivers.
10:00 AM
Land in the bush for a champagne breakfast laid out on the grass.
12:00 PM
Transfer back to camp, with a short game drive along the way if sightings are good.
01:30 PM
Lunch and rest at the lodge through the heat of the day.
03:30 PM
Afternoon game drive out into the Mara Triangle as the light softens.
04:00 PM
Sundowners at a viewpoint over the plains.
04:45 PM
Return to camp as the light fades, end of the day’s activity.
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$450 /person
*min. 2 pax per purchase
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