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Africa Eco Adventures Ltd offers balloon flights in Kenya’s famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara is the northernmost part of the spectacular Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.

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The Unparalleled Maasai Mara

Africa Eco Adventures Ltd offers balloon flights in Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The Mara is the northernmost part of the spectacular Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, home to the “Great Migration” and scores of other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and crocodiles.

The company’s owners have over 50 years of collective experience flying balloons and hosting safari guests in the Mara, as well as other parts of East Africa. Our flights team is managed by the director of operations, retired Captain Andrew Peart, who has over 25 years of flying experience. Our Chief pilot is Captain Riz Jiwa, born and raised in Kenya with immense wildlife guiding background both in Amboseli and Maasai Mara game reserves. In his own words – “I’m a safari guide that flies”. Captain David Nguruga caps it up with a wealth of experience, having started his internship in the Mara.

Our fleet of six balloons consists of three Cameron 415s balloons with a capacity of 16 passengers each, one 12-seater, one eight-seater and a small four-seater balloon (ideal for couples, photography, honeymooners or special occasions, subject to availability).

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Community & Conservation

Striving to be impactful

We’re committed conservationists and continually strive to minimise our impact on the ecosystem. From choosing the colours of our balloons, lowering the burner noise, and training each member of our staff, we are doing all we can to safeguard this beautiful and important game reserve for future generations.

We have a very strong relationship with the local Maasai community and often invite our neighbours to come and fly with us. Almost all our staff are from the Masai community to further improve the livelihoods of our neighbours.

We are a Tourism Partner of the Kenya Wildlife Trust, and a portion of every flight fee goes directly to worthy conservation projects in the Mara area. Gliding silently over the savannah is 360 degrees of spectacular beauty!

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The Experience

An adventure of a lifetime

Start your day hot air ballooning in Maasai Mara, it is one of the most magical ways to experience Kenya’s vast savannah and wildlife.

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As you rise the Maasai Mara plains opens up before your eyes to feast on the golden sunrise, enchanting sceneries, plains-game below as the winds gently blows the basket deeper into the reserve.

The Experience

The Experience

Hot air ballooning in Maasai Mara is one of the most magical ways to experience Kenya’s vast savannah and wildlife.

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Location

Location

The Maasai Mara is stunning and free, and the abundant wildlife can make for spectacular viewings from above.

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"It was an early morning, but well worth it! Captain Mervin was knowledgeable and a great pilot. We were able to see the rivers and wildlife… simply gorgeous. I highly recommend this balloon ride!"
Debra G
"Stunning sunrise and views of the Mara as well as many animal sightings including elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest and so many more. Captain Riz was very informative about the land and animals and ensured a smooth take-off and landing. After landing, we were treated to a lovely champagne breakfast and the facilities included a ‘loo with a view’. Highly recommend taking this flight when in the Mara!"
Payal S
"An amazing experience and a great opportunity to see the Masai Mara from another perspective! Lions, elephants, ostrichs, pumba and the big migration, we’ve seen it all :) Captain Marvin is a lovely man who sees and knows a lot and also the rest of the staff, food etc is friendly and well organized. So this is something you have to do!!"
Yvette