Wildlife Safaris · 4 days / 3 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Great Migration Balloon Safari — 4 Days

Dawn balloon flight over the migration herds + champagne breakfast on the plains.

⚡ Instant confirmation Only 4 seats left on next departure 📅 Next departure 04 Jul 2026 🏷 Save 5% early-bird ✓ Free cancellation up to 45 days
workspace_premium
15+ years guiding
East Africa specialists
star
4.9 / 5 rating
Across 500+ reviews
payments
Best-price promise
No hidden fees
support_agent
24/7 on-trip support
WhatsApp your guide anytime

Overview

The signature Mara balloon experience timed with the Great Migration. Pre-dawn pickup, a 1-hour silent drift with the rising sun over wildebeest herds, and a champagne breakfast laid out where you land. Two additional days of classic game drives bracket the balloon day so you can target river crossings and predator action.

Route: Nairobi → Maasai Mara → balloon flight → Nairobi

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi → Mara

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Maasai Mara

    Transfer, afternoon game drive.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 L, D 🏨 Sarova Mara Game Camp
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Bush breakfast
    • Morning bird-walk
  2. Day 2

    Balloon dawn flight

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Maasai Mara

    0400 pickup, balloon flight, champagne breakfast on the plains, afternoon drive.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Keekorok Lodge
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Visit local market
    • Game drives & sundowner
  3. Day 3

    Mara full day

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Maasai Mara

    Full-day drive targeting Mara River crossings.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Keekorok Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
    • Cultural visit
    • Photography stop
  4. Day 4

    Mara → Nairobi

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Maasai Mara

    Morning drive; transfer to Nairobi.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L 🏨 Sarova Mara Game Camp
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Boat cruise
    • Guided nature walk
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$1,683 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
Book Budget
Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$1,980 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$2,673 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$3,663 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

wifi Free Wi-Fi
restaurant Restaurant
festival Cultural Visits
directions_walk Walking Safaris
photo_camera Photography Hide
bedtime Star Beds / Decks
child_care Children's Pool
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Live forecast · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
22°C Heavy drizzle · 10 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 3.4mm
  2. 🌦 28° 16° 💧 0.6mm
  3. 🌧 28° 16° 💧 6.0mm
  4. 🌧 27° 17° 💧 3.6mm
  5. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 6.9mm
  6. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 3.0mm
  7. 🌤 27° 16°
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Buteo augur
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Streptopelia capicola
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Crocuta crocuta
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Hippopotamus amphibius
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Giraffa tippelskirchi
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Lophaetus occipitalis
2026-01-01 · Kenya
Himantopus himantopus
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Actophilornis africanus
2026-01-01 · Kenya
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.0/10
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Bar / LoungeBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service
412 verified reviews
Book on Booking.com ↗ Add to trip
★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $245 / night · +$180 upgrade
Spa & WellnessAirport TransfersGym / FitnessFamily FriendlyHoneymoon Setup
318 verified reviews
Book on Booking.com ↗ Add to trip
★★★★☆ 8.4/10
Keekorok Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $220 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningBar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceFamily Friendly
287 verified reviews
Book on Booking.com ↗ Add to trip
★★★★★ 9.3/10
Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
Luxury · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $540 / night · +$420 upgrade
Bar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
198 verified reviews
Book on Booking.com ↗ Add to trip
Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ100		 LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop 		21:30 07:30 8h 30m Daily $890 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1431		 DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop 		07:30 13:30 6h 00m Daily $780 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates
EK721		 DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565		 AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 Land Cruiser + driver-guide
  • 3 nights full-board mid-range lodge
  • 1-hour hot-air balloon flight with licensed pilot
  • Champagne bush breakfast on landing
  • Park fees
  • Bottled water

cancelExcludes

  • Flights & visa
  • Tips (incl. pilot)
  • Alcohol beyond champagne breakfast
More journeys

You may also like

From
$1980 per person sharing; balloon…
Book now