Reviews: Balloon flight over the Mara

"Despite a very early 4am start to get to the launch site, an excellent trip well organisd and delivered.

An hour flight provided a very different perspective on the MAra and an added bonus was landing in the MAra Triangle which allowed a game drive back to camp via the Masai Mara NP providing a different game drive experience with Lion, Cheetah and Leopard sightings.

Breakfast out on the plains was excellent and good quality food delivered by a well trained team. Sergei the Balloon pilot was experienced and friendly and knowledgeable." Read more about this whole safari

"The balloon ride was awesome.

We didn’t expect to flight so low that we could see the animals.

The breakfast was excellent. The pilot was great, too.

I would highly recommend if one can afford it." Read more about this whole safari

"The balloon flight gave us the larger perspective of the vast landscape and appreciation for our time in the conservancy rather than the park." Read more about this whole safari

"excellent guide and run very well.

the breakfast after amazing" Read more about this whole safari

"Whole experience was brilliant, very knowledgeable pilot" Read more about this whole safari

"The balloon ride with Balloon Safari was excellent.

Our driver, Francis, met with us the night before and briefed us, then collecting us at 4:30 am for the drive over the launch site, catching a great view of 4 hippos on the road, on our drive.

Our pilot, Ismail, and the flight team were great, from briefing, the flight itself across the plains and the landing. Wonderful views from the balloon and commentary from a hugely experienced pilot. And to round off, a wonderful breakfast with the team and all of the passengers!

Highly recommend this experience for anyone going to the Mara!" Read more about this whole safari

"Well organised and professional.

Safe and a skilled pilot.

Enjoyable experience, but the journey to, and from the National park was a bit of a pain.

Excellent, breakfast afterwards." Read more about this whole safari

"10/10 in all aspects. We had Pilot and main man Shane which was tremendous as he is a larger than life character and really cares that his guests enjoy the experience.

Exciting preparation, about 55 minutes in the air travelling over the Maasi's beautiful scenery, a bonkers and unforgettably bouncy landing (no one was harmed in the making of this falling to earth!) and a wonderful post-flight breakfast in the bush. We met some lovely people as we ate and shared stores of the trip which was delightful.

5* experience, even better than we thought it would be." Read more about this whole safari

"Stunning.

The wildebeest and zebra were on the move and we flew across thousands of them. Our pilot took us right down so we just skirted along the top of the grass and could see the animals at eye level - amazing. A lovely breakfast in the bush to complete it.

The only downside was the 4am get up as we were staying a long way from the launch area but it was worth it." Read more about this whole safari

"The balloon ride was very comfortable, although we had hope we would be up before the sun rise. We were up just after sunrise, so the light was still good. The boarding and disembarkation were good and well organised. There was a safety briefing prior to take off and the pilot seemed very competent. We stayed at a low altitude, which meant we were able to see the wildlife very well. The breakfast was also good." Read more about this whole safari