First light over the plains
The balloon rises as the sun comes up, drifting low enough to see herds moving and high enough to understand the scale of the Mara. We time it for the morning that matters — a birthday, an anniversary, the second day once the jet lag has gone — and pair it with a camp in a private conservancy, so the rest of the day is unhurried.
We book the flight for the morning that means something, not simply the first free slot.
Breakfast is set up where the balloon comes down, out on the plains.
Pairing the flight with a private conservancy camp keeps the rest of the day quiet.
Best time to goJune to October
Flights only go up when conditions are right, and the operators we use fly the Mara every morning of the season. If the weather turns, we reschedule within your stay.
Balloon operators set a minimum age for children. We confirm the rules for your dates when we plan.