Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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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Half-Day Private Johannesburg Bill Harrops Hot Air Balloon Safari
Pickup included
Public Holidays 2026
Hot Air Balloon tour
Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
Sparkling Wine
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hot Air Balloon Flight tickets (shared with other passengers)
Items of a personal nature
We do not offer special dietary requirements, no Halaal option available
What to expect
Sandton
15m
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
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.
2h · Admission ticket 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
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will collect you in a white branded Toyota Fortuner and the driver will have an
identification card.
Additional information
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.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
