21 reasons why you should go on a balloon safari in the Masai Mara

According to Kenya Information Guide, the Masai Mara National Reserve one of the best places where you can spot wildlife in Africa. Not only is the park home to the Big Five species but it hosts the great wildebeest migration river crossings as well as over 400 different birds species.

By Jarred Manasse

16 May 2016

Game drives and walking safaris are just some of the ways that travellers can use to marvel at the abundance of flora and fauna on show. One of the best ways to experience it is by flying over the Masai Mara in a hot air balloon. This is what you can expect.

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A photo posted by originaltravel (@originaltravel) on Apr 29, 2016 at 3:31am PDT

There is nothing quite like a maasai mara balloon safari. The absolute peace of immense vistas, muted colours and crisp fresh air…and the ever present promise of something wild…. as the balloons float you silently above it all “like a dream come true” #Masaimara #Kenya #Travel #Hotairballoon #Balloonsafari #TembeaKenya #Masaimaraballoonsafari #Balloons #Photooftheday #photo http://www.balloonsafari.co.ke

A photo posted by Lets Travel Kenya Safaris (@letstravelkenya) on May 12, 2015 at 11:36pm PDT

#masaimara #balloonsafari

A photo posted by Ankit (@ankit715) on Dec 8, 2015 at 3:28am PST

Ballooning in the wild over the river, forests and plains of #masaimara with Governors Balloon Safaris #ballooning #hotairballooning #safari #whyilovekenya #bucketlist

A photo posted by Governors Camp Collection (@governorscampcollection) on Feb 2, 2015 at 1:25am PST

Forever dreaming of my Hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara �� #Kenya #MasaiMara

A photo posted by Chadd Smith (@chaddhtims) on May 11, 2016 at 7:38pm PDT

Good morning✌#masaimara #kenya #sunrise #baloon #africa #travel #traveling #vsco #vscocam

A photo posted by Marina Matvienko (@marina4travel) on May 7, 2016 at 9:17pm PDT

#governorsballoonsafaris #kenya #masaimara

A photo posted by Andy Wigg (@latch67) on May 4, 2016 at 11:39am PDT

Ballooning over the Masai Mara, Kenya #africa #masaimara #kenya #wildeyeSA #governorsballoonsafaris #amazing_pictures #ig_africa #igs_africa #worldunion #loves_africa #canon_photos #theworldshotz #wu_africa #marvelshots #magicpict #instagramaviation #aviation #aviationdaily #avgeek

A photo posted by Simon Phelps (@simon_phelps_photography) on Sep 21, 2015 at 6:39pm PDT

Sunrise on the Mara. #africa #kenya #safari #hotairballoon #masaimara #maraserenasafarilodge #sunrise

A photo posted by Joe Center (@joe_center) on Apr 28, 2016 at 8:09pm PDT

12.11.15 #governorsballoonsafaris

A photo posted by Sebastian Tham (@pimbikopje) on Nov 12, 2015 at 2:43am PST

Light me up! #governorsballoonsafaris #masaimara

A video posted by @mig_tee on Nov 12, 2015 at 2:15am PST

Such a peaceful way to start the day��@mikecooper00 @abercrombiekent #hotairballoon #MasaiMara #kenya #africatravelspecialist #africageo #bucketlist #governorsballoonsafaris

A photo posted by Jess Cooper (@africatravelspecialist) on Jul 18, 2015 at 5:48pm PDT

#governorsballoonsafaris #takeoff over the #MasaiMara #Kenya #Africa

A photo posted by Kiaree Images - QLD, Australia (@kiareeimages) on Dec 2, 2014 at 2:22am PST

#Zebra in the #MasaiMara #Kenya #Africa.

A photo posted by Kiaree Images - QLD, Australia (@kiareeimages) on Nov 28, 2014 at 2:25pm PST

Look, clouds in the water! Photo taken from a #hotairballoon over the #MaraTriangle in @magicalkenya on our @wildeyesa #photosafari. Taken with a #Nikon D4s - #upinmyairballoon #wildeyesa #ic_landscapes #master_shots

A photo posted by Morkel Erasmus (@morkelerasmus) on Oct 23, 2014 at 10:57pm PDT

Spectacular #hotairballoon #ride over the #MasaiMara in #Kenya #Africa

A photo posted by Kiaree Images - QLD, Australia (@kiareeimages) on Nov 28, 2014 at 2:14pm PST

#governorsballoonsafaris #kenya #masaimara #dawnrising

A photo posted by Andy Wigg (@latch67) on May 4, 2016 at 11:35am PDT

One of my favorite all time days- hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara at sunrise. #kenya #masaimara #backtonature #onceinalifetime #tlpicks #travel #instatravel #tourism #getaway #beautifuldestinations #passportready #wanderlust #welivetoexplore #thebestdestinations #houlahantravel #passionpassport #beautifulday #travelbug #traveladdict #traveldiary

A photo posted by Houlahan Travel Co (@houlahantravel) on May 4, 2016 at 10:41am PDT

#africanskyline #balloonsafari #kenya #masaimara

A photo posted by Andy Wigg (@latch67) on May 4, 2016 at 10:58am PDT

#masai #kenya #hotairballoon #safari #travelstoke #travel #adventure #africa #masaimara

A photo posted by Cathy Brown (@cathybrown2100) on May 4, 2016 at 9:20am PDT

Vuelo en #globo, una experiencia inolvidable �� ver el amanecer desde el aire en el #masaimara #kenya #africa no tiene precio �� #balloon #travelphotography #ticaxelmundo #travelphoto �� #travelphoto #travel #world_bestgreat #world_bestnight

A photo posted by Claudia Castro Sandi (@ticaxelmundo) on May 1, 2016 at 10:27am PDT

Jarred Manasse

About Jarred Manasse

Manasse is the owner of Write For You, offering freelance copywriting services in Cape Town. He is also the content manager for Encounters Travel, a UK-based travel agency who offers adventure tours and small group holidays all over the globe.