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BALLOON SAFARIS IN KENYA.
You will be woken up early in the morning, transferred by
our guide to the beginning point of this exciting ride.
Keep cool. The balloons lift off just before sunrise when
the breeze on the plains is still cold. Once airborne, the
balloons are blown by the prevailing winds across the broad
landscape. Apart from the hiss of the burners, the flight
above the Masai Mara plains is magically silent. The pilot
controls the height of the craft by regulating the flow of
hot air into the balloon. Sometimes the balloon will descend
over the plains for a close up view of the wildlife; on
other occasions, it rises to clear a tree canopy and rise
over the reverine forest.
At the end of the flight, the passengers are treated to a
champagne breakfast, complete with flowers. China and
crystal are set out on the table that is placed under a
convenient acacia tree. The finishing touch to the flight is
a game drive back to the lodge or camp, and the possibility
of seeing the same pride of lions, or herd of elephants that
had been viewed while ballooning. Over a dozen balloons
depart from sites near six of the lodges and tented camps.
Our customers are often able to view four of the 'Big Five'
while ballooning. A flight certificate is issued on
completion of the balloon safari.
Balloon safari price: US $ 435 per person.
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