I didn't notice any of this as I slept soundly right through!

We were woken up with coffee at 5:30am while it was still pitch black outside. The reason for this was that we had booked to do a balloon safari and that was due to start at 6am with the first light of dawn.

The basket of the balloon is massive. It is split into four compatments which each fit four people, plus a space in the middle for the captain.

I was feeling a little nervous (what with a fear of heights) but I needn't have as there was nothing to it. It was a very smooth, gentle flight for about an hour and a half before we landed (again, fairly gently) for breakfast.

I didn't take many photos as we didn't see many animals (mostly antelope startled to see a huge rainbow balloon drifting overhead) and mostly we just enjoyed the views.

	In the pre-dawn light, the balloon is filled with air using high-power fans until...
	...with a dramatic glare, the burner is lit.
	Looking back over the camp as we lift off.
	Crossing the Mara river.
	A gentle landing.
	Unfortunately, they have to pull the balloon down so you end up having to crawl out.
	Not the most dignified of positions!
	The captain pours our champagne.
	Cheers!
	Cooking breakfast.
	How civilised! Eating breakfast in the middle of the savanna with buffalo in the distance (and the possibility of lions stalking them!).