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Hot Air Balloon Safaris lift Maasai Mara as tourism soars again

A hot air balloon is loaded on a van after a safe landing at the Amboseli. [File, Standard]

As the sun breaks over the golden plains of the Maasai Mara, giant hot air balloons slowly rise, their colourful domes glowing against the dawn sky. Below, herds of giraffes and elephants stir awake, unaware they are part of a scene that leaves visitors spellbound.

For many, floating quietly above the Mara is more than just a tour — it is a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

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