3 DAY MASAI MARA HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI
$1,711.00 – $2,461.00
Embark on an unforgettable journey with our unique 3 Day Masai Mara hot air balloon safari! Imagine ascending into the skies above the vast Savannah, with endless wildlife below. After your thrilling ascent, continue your adventure with an immersive game drive in Masai Mara, one of Africa’s top wildlife reserves. You’ll stay at an exclusive safari lodge in the Mara Triangle, offering exceptional accommodations and stunning views over the savannah and Mara River—a setting few can match worldwide.
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3 DAY MASAI MARA HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI SUMMARY
Embark on a distinguished 3 day Masai Mara hot air balloon safari, where every moment is crafted to exceed your expectations. Experience the unique combination of an exhilarating hot air balloon voyage over the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, paired with thrilling game drives. This exceptional reserve has garnered global acclaim as one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations and promises an unparalleled abundance of majestic wildlife you won’t find anywhere else on the continent. Witness the splendor of this remarkable landscape at first light during a serene one-hour flight over the Masai Mara, followed by a delightful champagne breakfast—a quintessential Kenyan Safari experience that offers breathtaking views of its natural inhabitants. Enhance your adventure with expertly guided game drives in a specially customized 4×4 safari land cruiser, ensuring comfort and safety throughout your journey. Your stay will be in a luxury lodge situated within the esteemed Mara Triangle; it boasts a truly unmatched location atop a bush-clad hill offering panoramic vistas of sweeping savannahs and the winding banks of the Mara River—an accommodation setting rivaled by few across the globe.
Key Features of the Safari Experience
1. Embark on an exhilarating hot air balloon adventure.
2. Explore one of Africa’s premier national parks.
3. Indulge in luxurious accommodations offering exceptional comfort.
4. Enjoy a private safari with your own dedicated vehicle and expert guide.
5. Maximize your chances to witness Africa’s iconic Big Five in their natural habitat.
6. Delight in a delightful bush breakfast amidst breathtaking landscapes.
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Begin your journey from Nairobi, departing in the morning for the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve, where an exciting afternoon game drive awaits you.
Day 2: Revel in the awe-inspiring views during a hot air balloon safari, complemented by extensive game drives throughout the day at Masai Mara.
Day 3: Bid farewell as you conclude your unforgettable safari experience with a departure full of cherished memories.
DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY
DAY ONE: NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA
You will be picked up early in the morning either from your Nairobi hotel or upon your arrival at the airport. After a warm introduction and a comprehensive briefing about the exciting balloon safari ahead, you’ll set off on a breathtaking journey towards the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Along this picturesque route, we’ll take a momentary pause at Mai Mahiu viewpoint to admire the spectacular vistas of the Great Rift Valley – truly an unforgettable sight.
You’ll arrive just in time for lunch, where you’ll have an opportunity to unwind and savor a delightful meal. Post-lunch, after some well-deserved relaxation, prepare yourself for an exhilarating afternoon game drive where you’ll witness firsthand the captivating wonders of Masai Mara; home to all members of Africa’s renowned Big Five. Beyond these majestic creatures, keep your eyes peeled for agile cheetahs, graceful servals, clever hyenas, bat-eared foxes as well as both black-backed and side-striped jackals. Spot hippos lounging leisurely by crocodile-inhabited waters while baboons scamper about alongside warthogs and elegant topi antelopes.
Bird enthusiasts are in for a treat too with sightings of regal eagles soaring high above along with vultures gliding effortlessly on thermals beneath them; not forgetting ostriches strutting proudly amongst flocks containing storks plus little grebes dabbling amidst pelicans joined by cormorants & darters skimming across lakeshores nearby.
As dusk descends over this extraordinary wilderness that echoes nightly calls from deep within its heartland bushveld habitat—you’ll retire back into comfort at our lodge where dinner awaits followed soon thereafter by restful slumber—preparing eagerly yet again another daybreak safari adventure lying ahead tomorrow morning!
- Accommodation at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Meal plan (Lunch and Dinner)
DAY TWO: MASAI MARA
You will be picked up at 5:00 AM pickup, whisking you away to the balloon launch site for your adventure. At around 6:00 AM, ascend into the dawn sky aboard a hot air balloon, where you’ll glide effortlessly above the magnificent landscape, taking in awe-inspiring wildlife views from above. After this exhilarating flight, indulge in a sumptuous bush breakfast at the landing spot—a perfect way to begin your day of exploration.
The excitement continues with full-day game drives through the renowned Masai Mara Reserve. As midday approaches, pause to enjoy a packed lunch beneath the shade of an acacia tree—a serene moment amidst nature’s grandeur. After lunch you will continue with game drive. In the late afternoon, as you make your way back to your lodge, consider enriching your experience with an optional visit to a Masai cultural village.
Conclude your adventurous day with dinner followed by relaxation around a crackling bonfire—sip on refreshing drinks while absorbing captivating Masai folklore or watching traditional dances under starlit skies. This carefully curated itinerary promises not just sights but memories that will last a lifetime.
- Accommodation at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY THREE: MASAI MARA-NAIROBI/DEPARTURE
As your Masai Mara journey comes to a close, savor breakfast amidst the serene ambiance of your welcoming lodge before departing for Nairobi at a relaxed pace. Upon arrival in the city, indulge in a sumptuous lunch at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant, celebrated for its exquisite culinary offerings. After this delightful experience, you will be comfortably escorted either to your city hotel or directly to the airport in preparation for your onward flight. Safe travels and thank you for choosing us as part of your remarkable adventure!
- Meal Plan. Breakfast, Lunch
End of 3 day Masai Mara hot air balloon safari
INCLUDED
- Full board accommodation
- Transport and game drives in a 4X4 Land Cruiser
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Driver’s allowances and other vehicle expenses
- Game drives
- Drinking water during safaris
- Park entrance fees
- Emergency medical evacuation cover by AMREF
- Hot air balloon safari ride
COST EXCLUSIONS
- Visas
- Personal items
- Beers, sodas, wines &spirits
- Visit to Masai village
- Tips and gratitude
- International/local flights
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Optional activity
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