Flames from the hot air balloon burners light the darkness as the crews inflate their craft. The first, pink tongues of sunlight flicker across the skies as the hot air balloon fills, then rises. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-colored canopy, you’re off for a wildlife viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. What amazes most first-time balloonists is the absolute stillness: the silence as you float above the plains, the forest and the rivers of the Masai Mara. Even if you’ve flown elsewhere, this is a unique experience. The flight lasts an hour or so, drifting wherever the air currents take you, and with ample opportunities for photography and video filming. Then your Kenyan Hot Air Balloon Safari finishes with a flourish. In the time honored tradition of balloon flights the world over, you toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast, cooked wherever you land. The Balloon Safari ends with a transfer back to camp.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
We only pickup guests within Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. For transport or pickups besides this place, you will add an extra amount depending with the pickup point (flights or road transportation).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $593 per person for this Maasai Mara National Reserve experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:00 AM, 5:00 AM, and 7:00 AM.
Children aged 2–11 pay from $540, adults from $593.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We only pickup guests within Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. For transport or pickups besides this place, you will add an extra amount depending with the pickup point (flights or road transportation). Pickup points include Mara Ndovu Lodge, Endeem mara resort.
The experience is available in EN.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by kenya safari bookings.
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Not worth ,Wastage of money .In one word Avoid It.Spending around 500 dollars for one hour ride .I experienced it on 27th Aug 2025.No animals could be seen
Greetings, We never did Balloon safari with You. Please always confirm where You write reviews before publishing. Thank You
Early morning, pick up driving on a terrible route, but once you arrive the magic starts. After meeting captain there is a short safety review, and then you can watch the balloon speed inflated. The flight is about one hour followed by a champagne breakfast. Best expensive i have taken.
Thank You very much, Feel much welcomed again for further Safaris with Us
Beautiful morning to start. Advanced paperwork and trip details were clear. Ride lasted an hour where we saw many animals and gree grassy scenery along the water. We highly recommend this tour as a safari highlight!
Dear Gigette, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience and giving us a 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear that your balloon safari was a highlight to your trip. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
A new and beautiful experience from the beginning of the ride to the end of the descent What you need is warm clothes for the cold weather upstairs. It is also preferable to wear pants underneath the clothes if the woman is veiled and wears long clothes. Going down requires fitness. Anyone who suffers from leg or knee pain is not recommended for this experience. The views from the top are stunning and offer great contemplation of God’s creation. The number and number of animal sightings varies depending on the rainy season The year 2023 was scarce with rain and the animals’ stay in the safari area was short, but nevertheless I highly recommend it 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hello Thank you for your impressive general experience. We are honored to serve you. We look forward to seeing you next time. Best Diana
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara | 4 hours | 4.0 (4) | $593 | |
 Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara | 4 hours | 1.0 (1) | $610 | View |
 Maasai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast | 5 hours | 5.0 (1) | $595 | View |
 Maasai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast | 5 hours | — | $640 | View |
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