Kenya Hot Air Balloon Safaris
There is nothing quite like Kenya Hot Air Balloon Safaris. The absolute peace of immense vistas, muted colors and crisp fresh air and the ever present promise of something wild as the hot air balloons float you silently above it all.
Fuel
The hot air balloon uses ordinary cooking gas to heat the air in the envelope.
The fuel system is duplicated in every respect to prevent failure of the burner. If all power should be lost however, the balloon would enter a stable cold descent with the envelope acting as a parachute. This feature of the balloon makes it one of the safest forms of flight.
The Pilot
To pilot a balloon, it is necessary to gain a pilot’s license exactly as with other forms of aircraft. There is a set number of hours of instruction and the same theoretical exams to pass as any fixed wing pilot. Also like their fixed wing counterparts, balloon pilots keep logs books, carry out pre-flight checks and monitor the weather conditions for safe flying.
The Hot Air Balloons lift off at dawn (0615) after coffee and a flight briefing. The one hour hot air balloon flight will give you a bird’s eye view, of the best East Africa has to offer, in the magnificent setting of the Great Rift Valley.
A champagne breakfast in the bush after you land, adds to the buzz you will get from the early morning air and the sights and sounds that only an eagle ever sees.
Early morning is the ideal time to see wild animals on the plains. In the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya it is an experience you will never forget. It is the best time to go on the flight
About the Hot Air Balloons
The Hot Air Balloons stand 10 storeys tall and are made by Cameron Balloons of Bristol, England. The hot air balloons last about 400 flying hours in the fierce African sun, which means they must be replaced every 2 years.
The Hot Air Balloons are twice the size of Double Eagle II, the balloon the Americans used to successfully cross the Atlantic in August 1978.
Specs of the Hot Air Balloons
The larger of the hot air balloons, the Cameron A315, stands as high as a ten storey building, measures 100 feet across at its equator and has a volume of 315,000 cubic feet (9000 cubic meters). The A315 is among the largest operational Hot Air balloons in the world. At sea level it has a lift capability of over two tons (2000kgs), although in Africa they carry only a maximum of 12 passengers and the pilot.
The Hot Air Balloon envelope is made of a nylon based fabric superior to that of a spinnaker sail. The basket is made of woven cane and willow by expert craftsmen in the Royal Workshops for the Blind in Bristol. The design has not been surpassed in over a hundred years of hot air balloon flight as there are few other materials that combine strength with resilience for so little weight.
From off the beaten track hideaways to the more popular destinations, your Kenya Exotic Safari Honeymoon will enable you to explore Africa’s spectacular scenery and prolific wildlife. Madukha Tours will provide travel itineraries to the top romantic honeymoon locations in Kenya customized to your desired specifications.
We will assist you in making your Kenya Honeymoon holidays tailored, dream honeymoon holiday in Africa that you will never forget, and you will certainly, as in many cases in the past, want to come back to revisit or for a ' second Honeymoon. Balloon Safari Price: £300 Per Person
Some of our family safaris that go well with Balloon rides -
 | 4 DAYS FAMILY SAFARI HOLIDAYS IN KENYA:
The 4 days family safari holiday combines Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru |
 | 6 DAYS FAMILY SAFARI HOLIDAYS IN KENYA TO AMBOSELI,LAKE NAKURU AND MASAI MARA:
This holiday departs from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, located about 250 km South of Nairobi and lying at the foot of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro for 2 nights. After Amboseli the Safari proceeds to Lake Nakuru via Nairobi for 1 night before winding up the safari in Masai Mara for 2 nights. Full details |
 | 12 DAYS FAMILY SAFARI AND BEACH HOLIDAYS TO KENYA
This is a combined Luxury family safari and beach holiday.The safari part features the famous safari parks and Game Reserves to Mount Kenya,Samburu,Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. The beach will be at Mombasa Serena Beach hotel and SPA. Full details |
