Welcome to Bill Harrop’s ‘Original’ Balloon Safaris
If you’re going to do it – do it in unassailable style. Its sunrise, the silence of flight is punctuated only by the occasional blast of the powerful burners and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath. The thrill is indescribable.
You’re hovering gently above the tree tops of the beautiful Magalies River Valley, or drifting majestically high above the Magaliesberg range in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site, just 45 km north of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, a region boasting some of the best ballooning weather in the world. The exceptional peace of this unique and almost supernatural view of the world will forever remain as a truly cherished memory.
After landing, savour a delectable and generous champagne breakfast at our well established, traditionally exquisite and beautifully appointed Clubhouse, Pavilion and Restaurant, where you’ll be filled with the warmest of memories.
Professional pilots, attentive crew, immaculately maintained equipment, 5 aviation safety awards, make this longest established licensed Balloon Airline in southern Africa the choice of the well informed discerning individual traveller or corporate group.
Internationally hailed as Southern Africa’s best value, best quality tour operator to be appraised as the winner of the South African Tourism “Welcome Awards 2006”. Selected as the preferred hot air balloon operator in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site 2010-2011 promotions.
Contact us today to book your balloon safari – an absolutely unique and inspiring way to view the world.
If you’re going to do it – do it in unassailable style. Its sunrise, the silence of flight is punctuated only by the occasional blast of the powerful burners and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath. The thrill is indescribable.
You’re hovering gently above the tree tops of the beautiful Magalies River Valley, or drifting majestically high above the Magaliesberg range in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site, just 45 km north of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, a region boasting some of the best ballooning weather in the world. The exceptional peace of this unique and almost supernatural view of the world will forever remain as a truly cherished memory.
After landing, savour a delectable and generous champagne breakfast at our well established, traditionally exquisite and beautifully appointed Clubhouse, Pavilion and Restaurant, where you’ll be filled with the warmest of memories.
Professional pilots, attentive crew, immaculately maintained equipment, 5 aviation safety awards, make this longest established licensed Balloon Airline in southern Africa the choice of the well informed discerning individual traveller or corporate group.
Internationally hailed as Southern Africa’s best value, best quality tour operator to be appraised as the winner of the South African Tourism “Welcome Awards 2006”. Selected as the preferred hot air balloon operator in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site 2010-2011 promotions.
Contact us today to book your balloon safari – an absolutely unique and inspiring way to view the world.
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“Hi to the Bill Harrops team.
A sincere thank you for affording Julie and I privilege of doing your balloon safari. It was a fabulous experience which we will never forget and every member of your team went out of their way to make it so. Once again thank you and we will certainly recommend it to our friends and partners in the industry. it will not as exciting as your experience. Fond regards, Brian and Julie Curtin. Windward Charters (luxury minibuses, cars and coaches)
– Windward Charters

“Dear Bill and Mary
Thank you so much for a wonderful experience at Harrops Balloon Safaris!! It was so wonderful to be able to experience this with you, and we feel so privileged to have had this amazing opportunity! we will most certainly recommend it to all our friends and family as a must do!!! We are looking forward to seeing your lovely family again next weekend!! Please let us know what we can bring for the day!!! See you soon again! Love Ross & Celeste”
– Ross & Celeste