Kenya · Sunrise activity

Hot air balloon flight in the Masai Mara

The Masai Mara balloon flight lasts about an hour, at sunrise, for an experience of about four and a half hours in all. Pick-up is at your accommodation in the Mara, between 4 am and 5:30 am.

Mbuga Day editorial team Page reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Total duration: 4 h 30
Flight: About 1 h
Pick-up: At your accommodation, 4 am to 5:30 am
Minimum age: 7 years

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Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon

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Early pickup from your accommodation, a one-hour flight, breakfast and a glass of champagne. Ages 7 and up.

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Before you book

You need to be staying in the Masai Mara: pick-up is at your accommodation, between 4 am and 5:30 am.
The guide contacts you beforehand to confirm the exact time.
Book at least 48 hours in advance.
The minimum age is 7, and children aged 7 to 11 cannot book on their own.
The activity is not wheelchair accessible.
The listing does not say anything about the park entry fee: check it before you book.

How the morning unfolds

Tea or coffee awaits you at the launch site during preparations, followed by a safety briefing. Boarding is around 6:30 am. The flight lasts about an hour and passes over the plains.

After landing

An off-road drive leads to a breakfast with eggs, fresh fruit, cereal and juice. It ends with a glass of champagne and a flight certificate. The return to your accommodation is planned for around 10:30 am.

The Mara from the sky

The plains drift by beneath the basket, and wildebeest and zebras may be spotted. What you see depends on the day and conditions: no sighting is promised.

Safari with or without a balloon

This outing can be booked on its own. Some Masai Mara safaris also offer it as an option: read the listings of the three-day and five-day options to compare.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to stay in the reserve?

Pick-up is at your accommodation in the Masai Mara, between 4 am and 5:30 am. So you need to sleep on site the night before.

Can children fly?

From age 7, but children aged 7 to 11 cannot book on their own.

What do you eat after the flight?

A breakfast of eggs, fresh fruit, cereal and juice, with a glass of champagne.

Will you necessarily see animals?

No. The animals you see depend on the day, and the listing promises nothing.