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aloft offers daily balloon safaris over the Maasai Mara game
reserve from Fig tree Camp and Siana Springs.
Flights typically take off at 6.30 am and last for one hour.
A chase crew follows and prepares a champaigne breakfast an
the Mara Plains after which each passenger recieves a certificate
from the balloon
pilot. - Combine this adventure with a trip to Maasai Mara
3 days....
 SERENGETI
BALLOON SAFARI
An exclusive excursion over the Serengeti plains, offering
unparalleled panoramic views of the awe-inspiring landscape.
A very popular excursion for those of our clients willing
to spend that little bit extra, and can be added on to any
safari that includes a night in the Serengeti, at any of the
lodges. Only two balloons fly each day, each with a capacity
of only 12 people.
ITINERARY
Commencing with a pre-dawn pick up from your lodge, and a
drive of 45 minutes to the launch site (80 minutes from Sopa
lodge), you then enter your hot-air balloon at dawn for a
breathtaking one hour flight. As you float over the plains
in the increasing light, the pilot will take you up to at
least 1,000 foot altitude for a breathtaking panoramic view
of the plains. Much of the remainder of the flight will be
at a tree-top or even grass-top level for some close up views
of the wildlife, flora and fauna below.
On
landing, you are met by the ground support team with a bottle
of champagne. Then its off to the breakfast table, which will
have been set up under a fine umbrella tree close to the landing
spot. You are served a full cooked English breakfast with
some tropical additions - a fine spread served on bone china
with silver cutlery and crystal glasses.
The balloon safari is complete at around 9.30 a.m., and you
are returned to the Seronera lodge to be met by our driver-guide.
As this is an early morning excursion, you can add this on
even if you are in a group where not all members would like
to participate.
In case of cancellation by the operating company due to climatic
conditions or any other reason, you will have the option of
a flight the following morning if this fits into your itinerary,
or a full refund.
At present the cost of this excursion is US$425 per person
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