The Program For The Exciting Hot Air Balloon Festival Is Out

The Maasai Mara Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place between 6th and 8th December at The Fig Tree Camp in the Maasai Mara.

It’s a great holiday for adults and kids alike, with many fun activities for all over the three days. Check out the program of the event below.

Thursday, 5th December – Pilot briefing and familiarization.

Day 1 – Friday, 6th Dec
Karibu night at Fig Tree Camp
Bush Dinner/Sundowner
Game Walk
Dances to showcase Kenya’s diversity

Day 2 – Saturday, 7thDec
Balloon Inflation
Mass ascension/Balloon safaris
Landing
Champagne breakfast
Game drive and photography
Corporate team building
Bush Carnival
Handcraft market
Children Park/Swimming

Evening
Balloon glow/illumination
Bull Roast-Maasai Style
Cocktail Bar
Shaken & Stirred Cocktails from different countries
Photo show & voting (people vote for the photos you take from the air and on land displayed on huge screen-prizes to be won)
Conservation music show

There are different packages for those who want to attend the three-day event:

Platinum: Kshs. 48,500
Gold: Kshs. 35,000
Silver: Kshs. 18,000
Spectator & Carnival Participation: Kshs. 2,000

Tickets can be found in all Nakumatt outlets around the country. Part of the proceeds from this event will go into anti-poaching and conservation campaigns.