Reviews: Balloon flight over the Mara
Below are independent comments from 28 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
G & L
Washington DC
"An Unbelieavable Experience"
Based at Naboisho Camp on 15 Jul 2024
"Perhaps the highlight of our 3 week trip to Africa.
A one hour drive from Naboisho Camp to the balloon launch site over simply awful roads. But it was worth every bump.
A beautiful African sunrise seen from the serenity of the balloon. We were fortunate that the wildebeest migration had started. We flew quietly and gracefully over thousands of wildebeest with other animals interspersed. Breathtaking in its beauty. Words really can not begin to describe the experience.
And a nice, hot breakfast buffet with omelettes made to order awaiting you at the end of your balloon ride.
Perhaps the highlight of our trip…" Read more about this whole safari
A one hour drive from Naboisho Camp to the balloon launch site over simply awful roads. But it was worth every bump.
A beautiful African sunrise seen from the serenity of the balloon. We were fortunate that the wildebeest migration had started. We flew quietly and gracefully over thousands of wildebeest with other animals interspersed. Breathtaking in its beauty. Words really can not begin to describe the experience.
And a nice, hot breakfast buffet with omelettes made to order awaiting you at the end of your balloon ride.
Perhaps the highlight of our trip…" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Cheshire
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Basecamp Leopard Hill on 24 Jun 2024
"Truly stunning!"
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Overall
Excellent
Ms D. / Ms. C
Canada
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Kicheche Bush Camp on 27 Jun 2024
"The flight itself was excellent, and the balloon pilot was friendly.
I wish I had understood the sheer number of people and balloons involved. I was expecting something slightly less large-scale commercial, especially given the price.
The breakfast was good, although we drove for at least half an hour to get to it.
I would suggest that people be advised that it takes a certain amount of dexterity to get into the balloon basket while it is lying on its side.
It was not a problem for me, but it certainly was for others." Read more about this whole safari
I wish I had understood the sheer number of people and balloons involved. I was expecting something slightly less large-scale commercial, especially given the price.
The breakfast was good, although we drove for at least half an hour to get to it.
I would suggest that people be advised that it takes a certain amount of dexterity to get into the balloon basket while it is lying on its side.
It was not a problem for me, but it certainly was for others." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Average
Rachel
Stirling
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Kicheche Valley on 5 Feb 2024
"The balloon flight was good, excellent views of the mara and champagne breakfast afterwards."
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Overall
Excellent
CB from Iowa
USA
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Kicheche Bush Camp on 4 Feb 2024
"This was so much fun, and beautiful overview of the Mara River area."
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Overall
Excellent
Tom & Lisa
Plymouth
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Kicheche Bush Camp on 21 Jan 2024
"This experience was disappointing. The balloon ride was very well organized from start to finish, including an excellent breakfast in the bush, but with only a minimal number of animals visible from the air, the landscape alone, on a somewhat dismal morning, was not enough to make it a memorable time.
I can imagine that doing a balloon ride during the migration, with thousands of animals, would be a really exciting experience, but in general I would not recommend a balloon ride in the Mara at other times." Read more about this whole safari
I can imagine that doing a balloon ride during the migration, with thousands of animals, would be a really exciting experience, but in general I would not recommend a balloon ride in the Mara at other times." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
G & K
LA
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Kicheche Valley on 24 Aug 2023
"Gorgeous, thrilling, incredible - all the superlatives!
This was our second balloon flight from Governors Camp, the first in 2014 (also excellent) and it was even better this time! Our pilot Ray was personable, professional and inspired confidence, flying only ten feet from the ground, then rising to sail over the treetops. Such beautiful views of the landscape and close proximity to many kinds of wildlife. Very exciting.
We also enjoyed the champagne breakfast, with an incredible offering of hot and cold offerings. Impressive!
Can't wait to go again!" Read more about this whole safari
This was our second balloon flight from Governors Camp, the first in 2014 (also excellent) and it was even better this time! Our pilot Ray was personable, professional and inspired confidence, flying only ten feet from the ground, then rising to sail over the treetops. Such beautiful views of the landscape and close proximity to many kinds of wildlife. Very exciting.
We also enjoyed the champagne breakfast, with an incredible offering of hot and cold offerings. Impressive!
Can't wait to go again!" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
P and S
Chilterns
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Kicheche Mara on 9 Aug 2023
"fantastic"
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Overall
Excellent
Mr S
Southam
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Elephant Pepper Camp on 14 Jul 2023
"Despite a very early 4am start to get to the launch site, an excellent trip well organisd and delivered.
An hour flight provided a very different perspective on the MAra and an added bonus was landing in the MAra Triangle which allowed a game drive back to camp via the Masai Mara NP providing a different game drive experience with Lion, Cheetah and Leopard sightings.
Breakfast out on the plains was excellent and good quality food delivered by a well trained team. Sergei the Balloon pilot was experienced and friendly and knowledgeable." Read more about this whole safari
An hour flight provided a very different perspective on the MAra and an added bonus was landing in the MAra Triangle which allowed a game drive back to camp via the Masai Mara NP providing a different game drive experience with Lion, Cheetah and Leopard sightings.
Breakfast out on the plains was excellent and good quality food delivered by a well trained team. Sergei the Balloon pilot was experienced and friendly and knowledgeable." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ms K.
USA
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
Based at Little Governors' Camp on 25 May 2023
"The balloon ride was awesome.
We didn’t expect to flight so low that we could see the animals.
The breakfast was excellent. The pilot was great, too.
I would highly recommend if one can afford it." Read more about this whole safari
We didn’t expect to flight so low that we could see the animals.
The breakfast was excellent. The pilot was great, too.
I would highly recommend if one can afford it." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
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