A hot air balloon flight over the Mara at dawn gives a genuinely different view of the migration — herds stretching to the horizon, seen silently from a few hundred feet, followed by a champagne breakfast laid out in the bush. This itinerary builds the flight into a full migration-season safari rather than treating it as a rushed add-on.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi, then a flight or road transfer to the Maasai Mara.
Arrive Nairobi, Transfer to Maasai Mara
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSarova Mara Game Camp
LuxuryAngama Mara
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day across the Mara’s plains for lion, leopard and, in season, migrating wildebeest herds.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A pre-dawn balloon launch, drifting silently over the herds as the sun rises, followed by a champagne breakfast served in the bush on landing. The afternoon continues with a further game drive.
Dawn Hot Air Balloon Flight and Bush Breakfast
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A day based at the Mara River’s crossing points, watching for herds gathering to cross.
Mara River Crossing Points
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A final morning game drive, then a transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per person per day |
| Hot air balloon safari with bush breakfast | ~$550 per person, included in package price |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want the balloon experience done properly, with a full migration-season safari built around it rather than a single tacked-on activity.Tour Includes
- Hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Mara reserve fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance