A Nairobi hot air balloon ride lifts you into the sunrise over Kenya’s capital. As the light comes up you may see the Nairobi skyline and the open landscapes of Nairobi National Park, wind permitting. After you land, champagne or sparkling wine and breakfast are waiting.
Be clear on what this is: a city and park-area sunrise flight, not a Masai Mara safari balloon. The upside is that it starts from your Nairobi hotel. The Nairobi hub has one shared sunrise flight, with hotel pickup and drop-off included and about four hours for the whole morning.
The Nairobi sunrise balloon flight
Nairobi Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride, from US$220 per person. After hotel pickup you transfer to that day’s launch field, which can shift with the wind. About 30 minutes of pre-flight comes before inflation and take-off. Think of your time in the air as part of a four-hour morning rather than a fixed number of minutes. After a standard balloon landing in a wind-dependent field you have champagne or sparkling wine and breakfast, flight photography is sent to you, and you’re driven back to your hotel.
Before you go
- Pickup: hotel pickup and drop-off are included; confirm your address when you book. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
- Who can fly: not suitable for children under 6 or for people afraid of heights. It is a shared basket; the maximum number of passengers per basket is not stated on the booking page.
- Weight: a public weight limit is not stated on the booking page.
- Landing: a standard balloon landing in a field chosen by the wind, with no scenic stops.
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Sunrise and wind decide whether the flight goes, and the sights you see depend on wind and weather, so flexible dates early in your stay help.
Questions about the Nairobi balloon morning? Email us at hello@flyovertheworld.com and we’ll help.