Maasai Mara national reserve is a world-renowned wildlife destination and a home to a massive wildlife population. In addition, it takes pride as a custodian of one of the natural wonders of the world- the great wildebeest migration. Experiencing all such things from a hot air balloon should be an absolute bucket-list item. The hot air balloon safari seems like the icing on the cake of this Maasai Mara trip! Most travelers are planning for a Kenya Masai Mara hot air balloon trip for over a year or include it in their travel wish list items.
Most travelers opt in for this activity, although it makes them feel very apprehensive going into it. Some travelers have a huge fear of heights, and some may not be sure if they would be able to handle the ride without getting a bad case of vertigo. However, most vacationers never like to leave the Masai Mara balloon safari opportunity as this would be a once in a lifetime activity.
Most of the Masai Mara balloon safari began with a very early 4:30 AM wakeup call with lots of tea and coffee. By 6 AM, the pilot and their team had filled up the balloon, briefing how to seat in the basket & ready to take off. You may move – 20 ft, 50 feet, or 200 feet or even more. It will let you perceive the expansive scenery of the Masai Mara from the sky. It slowly started to spread out before you in the pre-dawn light. Then, suddenly, the sun came up on the horizon behind us in a spectacular burst of color, throwing a soft pink and orange glow over the landscape. The air currents slowly carried the travellers along, the sky. You will reveal more and more and more details a the journey progress. The pilot started searching the ground for signs of life that excite you much from the sky. Perceiving the group of local wildebeests or millions of animals or predators during the annual migration from the sky is a special experience!
You will see the utterly undisturbed wildlife that is looking very small below. You can also see the full scope of the Masai Mara landscape & long grasses, which seemed so short from your perspective. The rivers and the humans and animals look fantastic from the top. As the pilot took the balloon up to much higher altitudes, you probably saw the full extent of the Masai Mara plains that stretch from horizon to horizon around you. Kenya Masai Mara’s hot air balloon will end after an hour. It is a relaxing experience for most travellers as they will enjoy the flight, look around and take photos in all directions. After that, the safari tour guide will take you & the rest of the group for further game drive adventure. If you are fortunate then you can spot all the big five their.
Conclusion
The Kenya Masai Mara hot air balloon flight is a transformative event for most travellers in Kenya. Do you think Africa is stunning on the ground? It could be even more then that when you see its savannahs, rivers, and forests from above the sky. Nothing compares to gazing down upon a vast herd of wildebeests moving across the plains & the delight of staying between the sky and wildlife! One hour up in the sky is enough to see all there. This is what it feels like gliding, floating, and sailing in a hot air balloon over the incomparable Masai Mara. Let Drunken Elephant Mara arrange the Masai Mara balloon safari for you and your party to enjoy this awesome moment.
Authors Bio
This article is written by Drunken Elephant Mara – the leading safari camp and safari operator that offer exclusive Kenya Masai Mara hot air balloon safari for avid travelers.
