"The hot-air balloon captains of the Masai Mara see themselves more as sailors than pilots. Despite the fact that they are flying, they guide the balloonthrough the air, adjustingthe pulleys and controlling blasts of hot airlike sailors harnessing thewind withcanvas. The anticipation of takeoffis exhilarating: Guests arriveto an open field in the darkness and lie down on the grass tobehoisted up into the basket, withthe roar of the flames overhead. The ride itself is tranquil and relaxing, drifting through the sky, admiring the balloon's shadow on the golden ground as the sun rises. Rides can be booked in advance while staying at Angama Mara, one of Kenya’s most luxurious lodges."