Masai Mara also known as The Mara game reserve is located in the southwestern part of Kenya. Covering an area of 1,510 kilometers squared bordering Serengeti national park in Tanzania. Masai Mara is renowned for exotic wildlife including the big five and spectacular views. The reserve was name Masai in honor of Masai people. The word Mara was derived due to the nature of the dotted Mara plains.
Masai Mara game reserve is under the management of Narok county together with the Masai community. The reserve is home to the great wildebeests migration. It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This happens every year from Masai Mara game reserve and Serengeti national park. While at the reserve you can also visit the local Masai villages. Learn more about their unique and vibrant culture.
Hot air balloon in Masai Mara
Hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara game reserve is the best way of exploring the reserves flora and fauna. The safari usually starts early morning with morning coffee or tea. Followed by a bush breakfast with evening balloon safaris ending with sun downers or bush dinners with certificates.
Hot air balloon safaris can be done at any time of the day. But morning and afternoon are the best time when the animals are active, weather might sometimes affect balloon safaris. Balloon safaris usually last for an hour at Masai Mara.
Some of the companies offering hot air balloon safaris in Masai Mara include; Guvnors balloon Safaris, hot air safaris, sky ship co. Balloon safaris, balloon Safaris limited, adventures aloft balloon Safaris, Namayiana safaris, Math keekorok balloon adventure, Trans world hot air balloon Safaris and tribal adventures among others. Balloon safaris can be booked directly through the companies or with the help of a tour operator or lodge you will be staying in.
Hot air balloon safaris in Masai Mara can be done all year round but the best months are during the drier months of June to September and December to February. July to September is of a great advantage because this is the time wildebeests migration herds are present in the park.
When planning for a hot air balloon safari at Masai Mara, it’s advised clients get safaris near their accommodation to avoid driving for long hours especially in the morning given that the trip starts very early morning to catch beautiful sunrise.
