At Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris, the safety and protection of our guests remains extremely important to us, both online and during your experience with us.
We would like to remind members of the public to exercise caution when interacting with travel-related social media accounts, websites and online advertisements.
Recent activity across the tourism and hospitality industry suggests that fraudulent travel-related accounts continue to target members of the public, often using attractive travel imagery, unrealistic offers, copied content or informal booking methods to create a false sense of legitimacy.
Please Be Cautious Of The Following
⚠️ Travel bookings arranged exclusively through social media direct messages
⚠️ Requests for immediate payment to personal or unverified bank accounts
⚠️ “Special deals” or heavily discounted packages that appear unrealistic
⚠️ Accounts with very low follower counts, limited history or recently created profiles
⚠️ Poor communication, vague business details or no verifiable website presence
⚠️ Businesses that cannot provide clear contact information or proof of operation
Unfortunately, online impersonation scams within the travel industry have become increasingly common in South Africa.
How To Protect Yourself
We strongly encourage all travellers and guests to:
✅ Book directly through official company websites
✅ Verify all banking details before making a payment
✅ Contact the company directly if uncertain
✅ Avoid making payments based solely on social media conversations
✅ Research the business before making a booking
✅ Report suspicious accounts to the relevant social media platform immediately
Official Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris Channels
🌐 Website: www.balloon.co.za
📧 Reservations: website@balloon.co.za
📞 Reservations Office: 083 457 3402 / 083 443 2663
If you are ever unsure whether communication claiming to represent Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris is legitimate, please contact our reservations office directly before proceeding with any booking or payment.
We appreciate the public’s assistance in helping protect travellers and maintaining the integrity of South Africa’s tourism industry.
