Amboseli & Chyulu Hills Hotels & Resorts

Enjoy aerial views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli National Park on this sunrise hot-air balloon adventure. After a safety briefing from your pilot, the balloon is inflated just as the early colours of dawn start to break. As the balloon lifts off, you will get a 360-degree view of Amboseli’s diverse landscape of desert, bush and swamplands. Upon landing, the chase team will take you back to their base for a traditional Champagne celebration.

You will be collected from your lodge early morning. It will still be dark when you leave so, as you travel to the launch site, you may see some of Amboseli’s nocturnal creatures such as porcupines.

As the balloon lifts off, Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline. It conveniently blocks bad weather creating ideal wind conditions for flying.

Gently gliding just a few hundred feet above the ground is a magical experience. Aside from the occasional burst of gas from the burner into the balloon, it’s peaceful and tranquil and provides a different perspective to view wildlife. Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of elephants, but you may also see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and the gerenuk antelope that stands on its hind legs to reach leaves from the trees. You will also get to view some Maasai villages from the air. Upon landing, indulge in a traditional Champagne breakfast of baked goods, fruit and plenty of Kenyan coffee. The whole experience takes about five hours.

Wake up to views of Loisaba conservancy after a night under the stars and then enjoy a private breakfast in the middle of the bush. Guests are often taken to the breakfast site by camel, on horseback or after an early-morning game drive. Guests arrive to a full set-up with an outdoor kitchen, private chef and waiter.

You’ll be greeted with a mimosa and a table laid with colourful fruit platters, granola and pastries, which you can enjoy while the chef whips up your choice of cooked breakfast. Guests really love bush dining because it’s such a unique experience, like a restaurant in the wilderness complete with silverware and a private kitchen. As you eat, you can take in views of the Loisaba landscape and spot animals in the distance.