CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF BALLOONING
South Africa’s Original Hot Air Balloon Operator
Experience a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Magalies River Valley with the operator trusted since 1981. Your morning includes pre-flight refreshments, approximately one hour in the air, a traditional sparkling wine celebration after landing and a buffet breakfast at our Clubhouse Pavilion.
Explore Our Balloon Safari Experiences
From shared sunrise balloon safaris to private flights, discover the experience that suits your occasion. Our reservations team can assist with current rates, availability and booking information.
Popular Now: Festive Flights 2026
Something Wonderful Is Waiting Above the Valley
Some gifts are unwrapped. Others are experienced.
Celebrate the season with Festive Flights 2026 at Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris. Discover three extraordinary ways to experience the magic of sunrise over the Magalies River Valley, from discounted shared balloon safaris and exclusive private flights to unforgettable festive gift experiences.
Each balloon safari includes:
- Pre-flight tea, coffee, and hot beverages
- A scenic sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Traditional post-flight refreshments after landing
- A full buffet breakfast at our private Clubhouse Pavilion
- A personalised Certificate of Bravery
Why Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris
With over 45 years of experience, Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris offers one of the most established and trusted hot air balloon experiences in Hartbeespoort, South Africa. Operating from a private launch site in the Magalies River Valley, each flight is carefully planned around optimal weather conditions, ensuring a safe, seamless, and memorable journey from take-off to landing.
- Our hot air balloon Hartbeespoort flights operate in the Magalies River Valley, just outside Johannesburg. In addition, the region is known for some of the best ballooning conditions in the world.
- A private launch site and exclusive Clubhouse Pavilion ensure a seamless pre- and post-flight experience. Furthermore, every detail is designed for comfort and ease.
- Licensed hot air balloon pilots, supported by an experienced crew and dedicated ground team.
- Wide open landscapes of river systems, farmland, and bushveld, creating a peaceful and ever-changing sunrise backdrop.
- Finally, a legacy experience, complete with a traditional Citation of Bravery after every flight.
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