Today’s flights

Kogatende

20 August 2025

We launched under soft overcast skies, with sunshine gently greeting us after landing. Winds were calm on the surface, brisk aloft, offering limited steerage. The Mara River surged with dramatic force its banks eroded, debris drifting, and wildebeest gathered in the hundreds alongside zebras. Wildlife sightings were exceptional: hyena, giraffe, elephant, eland, impala, and gazelle dotted the plains. One lucky balloon spotted a leopard and warthogs. Above, marabou storks and vultures soared, with a few elegant secretary birds in flight. All balloons enjoyed smooth, stand-up landings ending the morning on a graceful note.