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, an approximately one-hour flight, a sparkling wine celebration and a buffet breakfast.
Popular now: Hot Air Balloon Gift Vouchers
Give someone special more than another ordinary present. A hot air balloon gift voucher from Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris offers an unforgettable sunrise adventure over the beautiful Magalies River Valley near Hartbeespoort.
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, weddings, retirements, milestone celebrations, or simply surprising someone who deserves an extraordinary experience, our personalised flight vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Located approximately one hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria, our private launch site provides the setting for one of South Africa’s most iconic hot air balloon experiences. Guests drift peacefully above the Magalies River Valley as the sunrise reveals rolling farmland, flowing river systems, natural bushveld, and mountain scenery.
Each balloon safari includes:
- Pre-flight tea, coffee, and hot beverages
- A scenic sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Sparkling wine and orange juice on landing
- A full buffet breakfast at our private Clubhouse Pavilion
- A personalised Certificate of Bravery
Gift vouchers are subject to availability, and advance booking of the preferred flight date is essential.
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.
What to Expect
- Pre-flight coffee & tea
- ±1 hour hot air balloon flight
- Sparkling wine on landing
- Full breakfast at the Clubhouse Pavilion
- Certificate of Bravery
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