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Balloon safari masai mara/serengeti kenya and tanzania is an amazing experience. View the animal migration , the big five, the serengeti lion hunting . There is no other way you would enjoy a real african safari than flying high on masai mara and serengeti plains. Whether you are on a short trip, you will be able to add th e excursion from Fig tree Camp, Siana Springs and keekorok lodge in masai mara or seronera lodge, lobo, sopa in serengeti tanzania.
The flight takes off at 6.30 am and last for one hour. A chase crew follows and prepares a champaigne breakfast under a un ambrella tree after which each passenger recieves a certificate.
SERENGETI BALLOOM SAFARI
Serengeti balloon safari is an exclusive excursion over the Serengeti plains, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the awe-inspiring landscape. This is a very popular excursion for those of our clients willing to spend that little bit extra, and can be added on to any tour that includes a night in the Serengeti, at any of the lodges. Only two flights each day, each with a capacity of only 12 people.
ITINERARY: MASAI MARA BALLOON SAFARI
The masai mara balloon safari commence with a pre-dawn pick up from your lodge, and a drive of 45 minutes to the launch site (80 minutes from Sopa lodge), you then enter your flight at dawn for a breathtaking one hour flight. As you float over the animal migration in the increasing light, the pilot will take you up to at least 1,000 foot altitude for a breathtaking panoramic view of the wildlife. Much of the remainder of the flight will be at a tree-top or even grass-top level for some close up views of the wildlife, flora and fauna below.
On landing, you are met by the ground support team with a bottle of champagne. Then its off to the breakfast table, which will have been set up under a fine umbrella tree close to the landing spot. You are served a full cooked English breakfast with some tropical additions - a fine spread served on bone china with silver cutlery and crystal glasses.
After breakfast you receive your certificates. The tour is complete at around 9.30 a.m., and you are returned to your lodge to be met by our driver-guide. As this tour is an early morning excursion, you can add this on even if you are in a group where not all members would like to participate.
In case of cancellation by the balloon operating company due to climatic conditions or any other reason, you will have the option of a flight the following morning if this fits into your itinerary, or a full refund.
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