Angama Mara

Venture out early for a hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara. You’ll start before sunrise and watch the balloon inflate before take-off. Once airborne, you’ll move with the wind across open plains, gaining a clear view of animals below. You’ll spot herds, predators and river lines from above as the light changes. The flight lasts around an hour, depending on conditions, with a pilot controlling altitude for better visibility.

Landing takes place in a clear area where ground teams meet you. It’s a different way to cover distance and observe wildlife without the limitations of tracks or vehicle routes.

Set out on a wildlife safari into the Mara Triangle soon after setting off. You’ll drive across open grassland with scattered acacia trees, where animals are active throughout the day. Your guide tracks movement and positions the vehicle for clear sightings of species such as lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. Herds of grazing animals are common, with larger numbers during migration months.

Between July and October, you’ll also reach river crossing areas where herds gather before moving across. At other times, the reserve remains active with resident wildlife. Each drive varies, depending on timing, routes taken and how animals move across the landscape.

Head out on a game drive to track the Great Migration across the Maasai Mara. You’ll follow experienced guides who read movement patterns and position you close to the herds. Large groups of wildebeest and zebra move steadily across the plains, covering long distances as part of their annual cycle. If you’re there between July and October, you’ll reach river crossing points where animals gather before attempting to cross.

These moments are unpredictable, so you may wait before action unfolds. Predators often stay nearby, adding to the intensity. Each drive differs, depending on timing, location and how the herds move that day.