Begin your day with a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the beautiful Magalies River Valley, west of Hartbeespoort Dam. Operating since 1981, Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris combines 45 years of ballooning experience with warm South African hospitality from its private launch site near Skeerpoort.
Enjoy hot drinks and biscuits while the balloons are prepared, followed by an approximately one-hour shared balloon flight. After landing, celebrate with sparkling wine and orange juice before returning to the Clubhouse Pavilion and Restaurant for a buffet breakfast.
The entire experience takes approximately 3–4 hours. As every flight is determined by the wind and weather conditions on the day, no two balloon safaris are ever quite the same.
What's included
Pre-flight refreshments: Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits
Souvenir: Certificate of Bravery
Post-flight sparkling wine celebration, with orange juice and a non-alcoholic option available
Hot air balloon flight: Approximately one-hour shared hot air balloon flight
Buffet breakfast at the Clubhouse Pavilion and Restaurant after the flight
Transport to and from the meeting point NOT INCLUDED
What to expect
Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
4h · Admission ticket included
Arrive at our private launch site before sunrise for check-in and pre-flight hot drinks while the balloons are prepared. Following the safety briefing, enjoy an approximately one-hour shared hot air balloon flight over the Magalies River Valley. After landing, celebrate with sparkling wine and orange juice before returning to the Clubhouse Pavilion and Restaurant for a buffet breakfast. Please allow approximately 3–4 hours for the complete experience.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The launch site is situated in a small town called "Skeerpoort", west of Hartbeespoort dam.
End point
The launch site is situated in a small town called "Skeerpoort", west of Hartbeespoort dam.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please allow approximately 3–4 hours for the complete experience, including check-in, balloon preparation, the approximately one-hour flight, the post-flight celebration, the return transfer to the Clubhouse Pavilion and Restaurant, and breakfast.
All flights are weather-dependent. The final decision to fly is made by the pilot based on the conditions on the day.
Your confirmed check-in time will be provided with your booking confirmation. Arriving on time is essential, as balloon flights cannot be delayed for late passengers.
Passengers must be physically fit enough to climb into and out of the balloon basket, which is approximately 1,350 mm high, without assistance. Passengers must also be able to jump approximately 60 cm from a seated position without assistance and remain standing for approximately one hour.
Pregnant passengers may not participate.
Adults (+18) only
Please advise us of any dietary requirements before the flight. Vegetarian options and non-alcoholic sparkling wine are available. Halaal and Kosher catering cannot be provided.
This is a shared, non-exclusive hot air balloon experience.
The flight takes place over the Magalies River Valley and does not include game viewing.
Animals are not permitted in company vehicles or balloons.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
