Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight along Magalies Valley

★★★★★ 5.0 (27 reviews)
5 hours
EN

About This Experience

This tour offers guests a unique Hot Air Balloon experience in Johannesburg with Bill Harrops "Original" Balloon Safaris Tour hailed as Southern Africa's best value, best quality tour operator since 1981. We offer safe reliable transportation and an all inclusive tour, including pick-up and drop-off service.

Tour Itinerary

1

15 min

You will be collected from the ‘My Sandton Stop’ station at the corner of 5th Street and Maude Street, Sandton. Collection time is strictly 4am.

2

1h 15m

You will be transported via luxury SUV to the Bill Harrops Hot Air Balloon Launch site in Hartbeespoort. Dependent on traffic conditions the transfer will take approximately 1 hour.

3

2 hours

On arrival, you will receive your flight ticket and enjoy a hot beverage and freshly baked mini muffin. You can take photos while you watch the hot air balloons inflating with the sunrise. You will experience an approximately 1-hour flight along the Magalies River Valley. After the flight, you will be transported back to the launch site where you will enjoy a sparkling wine breakfast at the Clubhouse Pavilion. Please note that the “tour guide” will only drop off the guests and collect the guests – the “tour guide” is not involved in the flight, nor briefings.

4

1h 15m

After your Hot Air Balloon trip, dependent on traffic conditions, you will be transported (approximately 45 mins) back to the original pick-up point in Sandton.

What's Included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hot Air Balloon Flight tickets (shared with other passengers)

Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature
  • Meals

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Important Information

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note, that pregnant passengers will not be allowed to participate in the hot air ballooning (for safety precautions). Fitness: Participants must be nimble enough to climb in and out of the 1350mm high basket without assistance from anyone else, be able to jump unassisted from a height of 60cm and stand for the duration of the flight; approx. one hour unless stated otherwise.
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Duration: 5 hours
Private tour
Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket accepted
Guide: EN
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