Hot Air Ballooning in Johannesburg

The dual feeling of peace and exhilaration is something that won’t escape you, as you prepare for your hot air balloon experience. Early morning crispness, champagne glass in your hand, the burst of sound as the hot air balloon gets fired up, the feeling of excitement hanging in the air, and once you’re up and floating like a cloud, the pure joy of looking down at Mother Earth offering you her best, are all unforgettable moments.

There are different launch  sites to choose from- whether you want to watch the Magaliesberg River meander slowly beneath you, or see the magnificent Magaliesberg mountain peaks, or have an early morning game viewing, the choice is yours.

The mild climate makes Gauteng  an all-year round perfect destination for hot air ballooning in Johannesburg. Bill Harrops is the longest running and most experienced hot air balloon company offering sensational trips over the Magaliesberg Mountains and Hartebeespoortdam, landing after about an hour, and offering a first class sumptuous champagne breakfast to round off your experience.

The Sabie River, close to the Kruger National Park, also offers early morning game viewing whilst ballooning. Find yourself swaying gently over fruit orchards, or forests and hills, landing after an hour, again, to a sumptuous champagne breakfast.

The malaria-free Pilansberg Game Reserve offers early morning game viewing and offers a plenty of game spotting opportunities due to its high density of wild game. A unique experience that will make you smile with delight, long after your holiday is over - hot air ballooning is simply a must.

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