3 Days Kenya Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 1: Travel to Masai Mara National Park via David Sheldrick

Elephant and Rhino Orphanage

Early in the morning after your breakfast, our drivers will transfer you to Masai Mara National Park, passing via the David Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage which is approximately 16 km north of Nairobi.

The sanctuary is home to both orphaned rhinos and elephants in Kenya. It provides rescue and rehabilitation services to these endangered animals.

The half tour to this place is done on foot under the supervision of a ranger who will offer you the necessary guidance as you enjoy the opportunity to see the animals.

You will see the adorable calves take their mud baths and as they are fed and aided to exercise by their caretakers/surrogate mothers, you will draw a lot from their simply amazing routine.

There is a chance to foster an animal, which gives you the opportunity to your journey uniquely with your foster baby.

From here, you will have an hour lunch break on route before reaching Masai Mara National Reserve in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation

Accommodation

• Luxury: Ngerende in the Wild Riverview/Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
• Midrange: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge/Enchoro Wildlife Camp
• Budget: Rhino Tourist Camp/Mara Explorer Camp and Backpackers

Day 2: Early Morning Balloon Safari and Game Drive

Early in the morning, you will wake up have breakfast, and transfer to the hot air balloon take-off point. From here the pilot will brief you about the safety precautions of the flight safari.

The flight lasts for an hour and normally starts at 6: 00 am and ends with a wild breakfast. You will take off 1000ft above the ground as you view the national reserve wildlife.

There is a very high possibility of seeing Lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, and Rhinoceros as well as giraffes, hippos, hyenas, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and antelopes.

You will also view the relief and more interestingly, take photos and capture videos, depending on where the balloon lands.

You will be picked up from here for a romantic bush breakfast in a designated park area under the protection of an armed ranger as you enjoy the sounds of nature.

While here, you will enjoy the sounds of nature. While here, you will still get to take several more shots with your camera.

You will then proceed to enjoy an extra game drive in the park, after which you will head back to your accommodation for lunch and an afternoon relaxation spree. Following this will be your dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Ngerende in the Wild Riverview/Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
• Midrange: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge/Enchoro Wildlife Camp
• Budget: Rhino Tourist Camp/Mara Explorer Camp and Backpackers

Day 3: Masai Cultural Tour and Transfer back to Nairobi

Early in the morning after your breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation and transfer to Mara Village for a morning cultural experience.

You will visit a community of 48 traditional houses (Manyattas) surrounding the area gazetted for the Maasai’s cattle.

This 3 Days Kenya Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve will help you learn about the Maasai culture, their traditions, and customs that have remained as they are for centuries.

You could also have a feeling their colorful market plus all the jaw-dropping niceties it has to offer. Afterward, you transfer back to Nairobi or the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

End of the 3 Days Kenya Balloon Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve