Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight along Magalies Valley

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: The Tour ist

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Breakfast: Sparkling Wine
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hot Air Balloon Flight tickets (shared with other passengers)

Not included

Not included: Items of a personal nature
Not included: Meals: We do not offer special dietary requirements, no Halaal option available

Itinerary

Sandton

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.
Hartbeespoort

1 h 15 min

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.
Stop 3

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Sandton

1 h 15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

O.R. Tambo International Airport

We will collect you in a white branded Toyota Fortuner and the driver will have an

identification card.

Cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.