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Hot Air Balloon Safari at Lamai

Guests to Mara River can experience sunrises over the Serengeti’s sweeping plains from above ­– in daily hot air balloon flights piloted by Serengeti Balloon Safaris, our trusted partner in the region.
This activity can be booked on arrival at the lodge, though we recommend pre-booking through our Reservations team prior to visiting to guarantee a spot.
General Information
  • Three balloon sizes are available: for 8, 12, or 16 passengers. Balloons carrying 12 or 16 passengers are available on request.
  • Children over the age of seven are welcome. There is no upper age limit.
  • Guests must be reasonably mobile and fit to fly.
  • Passenger weight is calculated at an average of 80 kg.
  • Operating since 1990, Tanzania’s balloon industry is regulated by the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority.
  • All pilots hold commercial balloon pilot licenses.
  • Hot air balloon flights over the Lamai concession, where Mara River is located, are only available between June and November.
  • All flights are weather permitting.