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.