05.30 : Wake up call from your lodge or camp

06.00 : Cup of coffee or tea at lodge/camp lounge

06.15 :We will collect you from your lodge or camp, and transfer you by Landrover to the launch site near. Here you will meet your pilot, receive a briefing and watch the inflation of your balloon.

06.30: Lift off At dawn we take off, rising as the sun rises and float in whichever direction the winds of the morning take us. Your pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon: sometimes flying at treetop height, sometimes lower, offering a unique perspective and great photographic opportunities of the wildlife below.

At other times he will ascend to 1000' or more to see the enormity and wonderful panorama of the the mara. From time to time the pilot must put more heat into the balloon with the powerful whisper burners. In between these burns, there is silence apart from the natural sounds below

At the end of the flight, you will be treated to a delicious champagne breakfast, complete with flowers. China and crystal are set out on the table that is placed under a convenient acacia tree. The finishing touch to the flight is a game drive back to the lodge or camp, and the possibility of seeing the same pride of lions, or herd of elephants that had been viewed while ballooning. Over a dozen balloons depart from sites near six of the lodges and tented camps. Our customers are often able to view four of the 'big five' while ballooning. A flight certificate is issued on completion of the balloon safari.

09:00: Drive back to your lodge/camp Highlights Excellent photographic opportunities, champagne breakfast and superb game viewing opportunities.

Recommended duration of stay: We would highly recommend that you spend a minimum of 3 nights stay at you're chosen camp or lodge in the Masai mara.