Our Balloons
Safe, Secure with little Impact on the Environment
Our balloons are made in Bristol, England, by world’s largest and most successful balloon manufacturers;-Cameron Balloons. It is the most experienced builder of “safari ride” balloons having placed balloons in Africa for over 30 years.
We operate 8 balloons in total comprising of the following:
→ Five Kubichek 425’s balloons flying 16 passengers each
→ One Cameron 415 balloon flying 12 passengers
→ One Cameron 250 carrying 8 passengers
→ One Cameron-lindstrand carrying 4 passengers (ideal for couples, photography, honeymooners or special occasions, subject to availability.)
To heat the air inside the envelope, we use state-of-the-art “shadow and stealth” burners, which are designed to make as little noise as possible, thus decreasing our impact on the environment.
Our baskets are specially designed and have been modified over the years to accommodate the particular demands of safari-flying. The baskets are divided into compartments, each able to accommodate up to 4 people. For safety and comfort, the sides of the baskets are relatively high and well padded. There are also well-cushioned seats and secure handles made of rope for use during take-off and landing.
Certification & Licences
All our operations are governed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), under Kenyan law Cap.398 (Aviation Act). We are holders of an Air Operators Certificate (AOC). Africa Eco Adventures Ltd Chief Pilot Chief Pilot Capt. Rizwan Jiwa and Captain David Eris are BOTH Cameron maintenance certificated and KCAA maintenance authorized.
Each Balloon is inspected under manufacturer’s recommendations at every 100 hours of flight time, PLUS each balloon goes through an ANNUAL KCAA inspection and Airworthiness re-certification process. The entire operations of the company are audited annually by the KCAA to ensure all standards are maintained and AOC re-certification criteria are constantly met.
