
Methven, South Island
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region in the South Island. It is only 1.5 hrs drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Hot-air ballooning at the Mara is THE ultimate experience as you go over the diverse habitats of the Maasai Mara, the Mara River, forests, swamps and the African Savannah!!! Wildlife treats include the “Big Five”, the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and the buffalo among other animals like the hippo, crocodiles just to mention but a few.
Normally the balloon flight starts very early in the morning between 6-6.30 am and would go a distance between 15 and 25 km (9-15 mi) depending on the wind conditions. If you happen to be at the Mara between the months July and October, then you get to experience the phenomenal “Great Migration” of over a million wildebeests together with a number of Zebras and gazelles!!!