Aerial · Wildlife
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
See the Masai Mara from the air on a hot-air balloon safari. This experience is listed as an optional addition to selected safari itineraries and offers a different perspective on the plains below.
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
See the Masai Mara from the air on a hot-air balloon safari. This experience is listed as an optional addition to selected safari itineraries and offers a different perspective on the plains below.
The experience
See the Masai Mara from the air on a hot-air balloon safari. This experience is listed as an optional addition to selected safari itineraries and offers a different perspective on the plains below.
The view is the reason to choose a balloon safari: the Mara's open country becomes a landscape of winding watercourses, grassland and moving herds. It offers a different sense of scale from the tracks you follow in a safari vehicle.
JohnBow's published Nairobi, Giraffe Manor and Masai Mara fly-in itinerary lists a balloon safari as an optional addition. Build it into the proposal deliberately, rather than assuming it is part of every camp stay or game-drive programme.
What to expect
Your operator confirms the meeting point, briefing and flight arrangements. The exact route and what you see depend on operating conditions on the day.
Keep the rest of the safari in perspective: a balloon flight complements time on the ground, where you can stop and watch the wildlife more closely.
Ask which transfers and any post-flight arrangements are included in the quoted balloon experience. Keep these details alongside the safari's other inclusions.
Who it suits
- Travellers choosing an activity around their actual destination and route
- Guests who want time for a specific interest alongside the wider safari
Where to experience it
The destinations in our catalogue where this runs. Open one for its landscapes, places to stay and the journeys that include it.
In pictures
Scenes from the destinations and camps connected to this experience.
Places to stay nearby
Camps, lodges and hotels close enough to make this straightforward to arrange around your other plans.
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24Hr Front Desk
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Eco-Friendly
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Kids-Friendly
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Restaurant
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Spa & Wellness
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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Wildlife Viewing
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24Hr Front Desk
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Air Conditioning
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Airport Shuttle
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Eco-Friendly
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Kids-Friendly
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Restaurant
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Wifi
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Wildlife Viewing
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24Hr Front Desk
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Bar / Lounge
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Eco-Friendly
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Family Rooms
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Kids-Friendly
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Private Balcony
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Room Service
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Wildlife Viewing
Timing and arrangements
Plan around your Mara stay and leave enough time to accommodate the operator's schedule. Weather and operational conditions can affect a flight; discuss the applicable change or cancellation arrangements before confirming.
How long to allow: Operator-confirmed flight and transfer programme
Check the activity, location, season and inclusions against your chosen itinerary. An experience described here is not automatically included in every safari.
Before you book
The details that help you decide whether this belongs in your itinerary.
Is this included in every safari?
No. Check your chosen itinerary and final proposal. Optional activities, separate excursions and local operator arrangements should be confirmed before you book.
Where can I arrange hot-air balloon safari?
The linked destinations below show the places supported by JohnBow's existing catalogue for this experience. Tell us which destination and dates you are considering so we can confirm the actual activity.
How long should I allow?
Operator-confirmed flight and transfer programme. Check how the activity fits with your accommodation, other excursions and transfers when planning the day.
How do I add it to my itinerary?
Mention this experience in your enquiry, together with your dates, party size and chosen route. We will discuss the relevant programme and make its inclusions clear in the proposal.