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Ever wondered the importance of doing a balloon safari…

You get to enjoy unbelievable views shared only by the birds that soar over the park's grounds!

And for educational tips on balloon safari..

Enjoying an early morning balloon ride provide a wonderful perspective of the wilderness. The direction and duration of the ballooning trip is dependent on the prevailing weather conditions. In Kenya, you can have balloon safari in Maasai Mara and Taita hills.

Do you ask yourself some questions..

Are balloon safaris safe?

Hot air balloon safaris are manufactured to the highest safety standards possible. Conventional hot air balloon  also have the best safety record by far of all forms of aviation.

Is there a minimum age or maximum weight limit?

Hot air balloons safaris do not fly children under the age of 3 years. While they do not have a weight limit, they do request in advance if you weigh 250 pounds, so that there is adjust the weight distribution in the basket if necessary.

How does the pilot control the balloon?

The balloon goes with the wind, but at different altitudes the wind often flows in different directions; by expertly navigating landscape the pilot finds some directional control. In order to gain or lose altitude, the pilot manipulates the temperatures of the air inside the balloon envelope using burners fueled by butane gas. When the heat is added, the balloon rises: add more heat and it rises quickly. In order to descend, the pilot allows the balloon to cool naturally. The cooler the air inside, the balloon becomes the more quickly it descends.

How long is the balloon safari flight?

Hot air balloon safaris typically fly between 15 to 25 km and the flight last about one hour, depending on the wind conditions. The entire exercise includes transfer to the launch site, flight, breakfast and game drive back to the lodge.

What should you bring with you?

Hot air balloon safaris encourage all guests to carry binoculars and cameras. Hot air balloons safaris suggest closed shoes in case you walk through some grass after landing, and dressing in layers is best for transition from the cool, dark early morning to the relatively hot morning sun