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Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari (September 2025) – Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Highlight: A sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Mara, offering panoramic views of wildlife and landscapes, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Wildlife: The Big Five, plus cheetahs, wildebeests (post-migration), zebras, giraffes, and over 470 bird species, including the African fish eagle.

Activities: Hot air balloon ride (1 hour), game drives to spot wildlife, and optional Maasai cultural tours to learn about their traditions. Landscapes: Open grasslands with scattered acacia trees, the Mara River, and dramatic escarpments, glowing golden at sunrise in September.

Accommodation: Tented camps or lodges (e.g., Mara Serena Lodge) with en-suite facilities, Kenyan cuisine (e.g., nyama choma), and solar-powered electricity. Weather & Packing: Dry and warm (24–27°C days, 12–16°C nights); pack light layers, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera with a zoom lens.

Practical Info: 4–6 days, starting at $1800 per person (includes balloon ride). Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), then a domestic flight to the Mara. Yellow fever vaccination required.