Kenya and Tanzania Blog Day 4                                                    Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Masai Mara

What a morning, what a day. We were up and out at 4:30 a.m to travel to the hot air balloon take off location, it took us almost an hour to reach our location. Then after a little paper work we were off. An amazing experience and a great opportunity to see and photograph the wildlife from a higher vantage point. The ride lasted for an hour. After we landed we had a champagne breakfeast on the Masai Mara. 

After breakfast we continued our safari exploring this region of the national park and again today we were rewarded with many great photo opportunities.

Below are a few images from todays safari, enjoy.

Heating up the balloon.

Lift off ...

Elephants as we drifed over the Masai Mara this morning.

A family of wart hogs running as the balloon approached.

This elephant was part of a herd near our landing zone. 

A curious hyena looks on as we head to our champgane breakfast.

Just let me rest a minute. Hippos at one of the watering holes.

This old cape buffallo did not look too happy.

Topi mom and her baby,

On the move ...

This baby giraffe is only seven days old.

Helmeted guinea fowl.

Evenng light afer another great safari day. Good night.