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Hot Air Balloon Safari — Masai Mara or Amboseli
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Hot Air Balloon Safari — Masai Mara or Amboseli

Sunrise flight over the plains, ending with a champagne bush breakfast

  • About 4 hours, with a ±1-hour flight
  • Masai Mara · Amboseli
  • Confirmation within minutes
From$330 pp
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DurationAbout 4 hours, with a ±1-hour flight
Starts fromYour Mara or Amboseli lodge/camp
Tour stylePrivate — you set the pace
Response timeMinutes — hours at busiest

Quick answer

A hot air balloon safari in the Masai Mara or Amboseli costs $440 per adult and $330 per child under 11. You lift off at dawn for roughly an hour above the plains — herds, rivers and (in Amboseli) Kilimanjaro views — then land to a champagne bush breakfast and a flight certificate. Transfers from nearby lodges and camps are arranged as part of your booking.

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Sample day plan

How the day unfolds

Indicative timings — your exact schedule is confirmed in the written quote.

  1. 04:30

    Pre-dawn pickup from your lodge or camp

  2. 05:45

    Arrive at the launch site — coffee while the balloon inflates

  3. 06:15

    Lift off at first light for a ±1-hour flight over the plains

  4. 07:30

    Landing, followed by a champagne bush breakfast

  5. 09:00

    Flight certificate, then game-drive transfer back to your camp

Highlights
  • Sunrise lift-off over the savannah
  • ±1-hour flight with a certified pilot
  • Champagne bush breakfast after landing
  • Flight certificate to take home
What's included
  • Pre-dawn transfer from your lodge or camp
  • ±1-hour balloon flight
  • Champagne bush breakfast
  • Flight certificate

What to bring

  • Warm layer for the pre-dawn start
  • Flat closed shoes
  • Camera with a strap — both hands free for landing
  • Hat that won't blow away (burner heat overhead)
FAQ

Hot Air Balloon Safari — Masai Mara or Amboseli — questions, answered

How much does the Hot Air Balloon Safari — Masai Mara or Amboseli cost?+

Hot Air Balloon Safari — Masai Mara or Amboseli: $440 per adult, $330 child under 11. Same rates in the Masai Mara and Amboseli. Seats are limited — book ahead in migration season. Availability on request — response and confirmation within minutes, or a few hours at busy times. T&Cs apply.

How long is the Hot Air Balloon Safari — Masai Mara or Amboseli and where does it start?+

About 4 hours, with a ±1-hour flight. The tour starts from your Mara or Amboseli lodge/camp.

What is included in the Hot Air Balloon Safari — Masai Mara or Amboseli?+

Pre-dawn transfer from your lodge or camp; ±1-hour balloon flight; Champagne bush breakfast; Flight certificate. Final inclusions are itemised in your written quote before you pay anything.

What should I bring on the Hot Air Balloon Safari — Masai Mara or Amboseli?+

Warm layer for the pre-dawn start; Flat closed shoes; Camera with a strap — both hands free for landing; Hat that won't blow away (burner heat overhead).

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Unforgettable Honeymoon Safari

Highly recommend Imara Africa Safari! From the first enquiry we sent until the moment we returned home after our 2 weeks safari holiday, Imara team have been outstanding! Everything we asked for, Cate went above and beyond to make sure we get the best and arranged a private experience for just the two of us, within our budget! Jesse,our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional and he made sure we have the best safari views of all the animals. Even through the long drives, he created an enjoyable atmosphere. Our Honeymoon was most definitely one of the most special memories we made and we will definitely return to Kenya and Tanzania!

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Chinchilla, Queensland·August 2026

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sarahr987/August 2026

Brilliant!

An excellent experience, our guides Edward and Patrick were brilliant. We were a big group with different family subgroups within it which some of the resorts found confusing when organising our rooms. That was the only negative and not the fault of our guides! We were well looked after and had a really good time.

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Rimma Muchnik/August 2026

We had an amazing experience on the Maasai Mara + Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid-Range Safari with Imara Africa Safaris. Booking and communication were smooth, professional, and hassle-free from beginning to end. The itinerary was exceptionally well organized, giving us plenty of time to enjoy each destination without feeling rushed. Our guide, Simone, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and always made sure we had the best wildlife-viewing opportunities. His experience and sharp eye helped us spot an incredible variety of animals and birds. During our safari, we saw lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, African buffalo, rhinoceroses, hippos, hyenas, thousands of wildebeest crossing during the spectacular Great Migration, gazelles, impalas, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, crocodiles, ostriches, majestic eagles, vultures, and many other colorful bird species. Witnessing the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara was truly breathtaking and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We also enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, which added a wonderful variety to the safari. The accommodations selected by Imara Africa Safaris were excellent. Every hotel and lodge was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with great food and friendly staff, making it easy to relax after exciting days of game drives. This safari exceeded all of our expectations. From the excellent planning and comfortable accommodations to the incredible wildlife encounters and exceptional guiding, everything was first class. I highly recommend Imara Africa Safaris and the Maasai Mara + Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid-Range Safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure.

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Gabriel Shagas/August 2026

Honestly, this is absolutely an amazing tour. Its my first time in Kenya and they were absolutely amazing.

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949rimmam/August 2026

Maasai Mara+ Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid Range Safari

Here’s an expanded and more engaging version of your review: Booking and communication with Imara Africa Safaris were smooth, professional, and hassle-free from beginning to end. The itinerary was exceptionally well organized, allowing us to experience the best of Kenya’s incredible wildlife and landscapes without feeling rushed. Our guide, Simone, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and always made sure we were comfortable and in the best position to observe wildlife. His expertise helped us spot an amazing variety of animals and birds. During our safari, we saw lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffalo, rhinoceroses, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest, gazelles, antelopes, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, crocodiles, ostriches, eagles, vultures, and many other beautiful bird species. The highlight of the trip was witnessing the spectacular Great Migration, which was truly breathtaking and an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience. The accommodations selected by Imara Africa Safaris were excellent. Every hotel and lodge was comfortable, clean, and offered wonderful hospitality, making the journey even more enjoyable after exciting days of game drives. This safari exceeded all of our expectations. I highly recommend Imara Africa Safaris to anyone looking for a well-organized, unforgettable safari adventure with exceptional service, expert guides, and incredible wildlife viewing.

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Tamara Muhler/August 2026

Fantastic experience. Our guide Simon was knowledgeable and helpful and so fun. Made the experience great for our family. We spotted so many animals and the accommodations were wonderful. We had a memorable trip. Our teens were excited to see new sights daily and learn more about the Masai culture and Kenya. Food was tasty, beds were comfortable, and our guide made it amazing. Thank you to the Imara team who helped us organized our trip and stay. They responded quickly to our requests and questions. We are sad to leave Kenya and will be back! Thank you Imara team!

Kristian Reyes

Kristian Reyes/August 2026

This safari has been nothing short of epic. When looking for a safari, Cate was very thorough - understood what we were looking for, asked good questions, understood our budget, and made us comfortable throughout the entire process. Once in Kenya, all of the details were well thought through - every ride, every meal, and we were able to truly maximize the limited time and budget that we had. We were able to experience so much, and our guide Simon answered every question we had, guided us safely through the different terrain and Kenyan traffic, and made sure everything was done to ensure that we experienced as many different animals as possible from several wonderful vantage points. We felt cared for though the whole process and appreciate Imara Africa for everything they did to make this safari a memorable, once in a lifetime experience!

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BackPacker325405/August 2026

Incredible trip!

This safari has been nothing short of epic. When looking for a safari, Cate was very thorough - understood what we were looking for, asked good questions, understood our budget, and made us comfortable throughout the entire process. Once in Kenya, all of the details were well thought through - every ride, every meal, and we were able to truly maximize the limited time and budget that we had. We were able to experience so much, and our guide Simon answered every question we had, guided us safely through the different terrain and Kenyan traffic, and made sure everything was done to ensure that we experienced as many different animals as possible from several wonderful vantage points. We felt cared for though the whole process and appreciate Imara Africa for everything they did to make this safari a memorable, once in a lifetime experience!

tamaram965

tamaram965/August 2026

Wonderful experience

Fantastic experience. Our guide Simon was knowledgeable and helpful and so fun. Made the experience great for our family. We spotted so many animals and the accommodations were wonderful. We had a memorable trip. Our teens were excited to see new sights daily and learn more about the Masai culture and Kenya. The great migration animals were spectacular. So many to see. Food was tasty, beds were comfortable, and our guide made it amazing. Thank you to the Imara team who helped us organized our trip and stay. They responded quickly to our requests and questions. We are sad to leave Kenya and will be back! Thank you Imara team!

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