The Maasai Mara from Above: A Hot Air Balloon Safari Diary

For a truly perspective-shifting experience, a hot air balloon over the Maasai Mara is unbeatable. Drifting silently as the sun paints the plains gold, watching herds of wildebeest look like tiny ants below—it’s pure poetry. The journey culminated with a champagne breakfast in the middle of the wilderness, a moment of sublime perfection. It’s a splurge, but one I’ll remember forever. This bucket-list item was seamlessly booked through Visit Kenya.