Planning a Hot Air Balloon Flight: Your Questions Answered
What time does a balloon safari begin? What should you wear? What happens if the weather is unsuitable? Here are the practical answers you need before booking.
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A Proudly South African Adventure: Celebrating Our Heritage From the Sky
As South Africa celebrates Heritage Day and Tourism Month, we reflect on 45 years of sharing the Magalies River Valley from the sky.
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How to Become an Affiliate Agent With Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safaris
Tour operators, travel agents and accommodation partners can apply to become approved affiliate agents. Here is how the process works and what we expect from a productive partnership.
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Hot Air Balloon Rides Near Johannesburg and Pretoria: A Complete Guide
Looking for a hot air balloon ride near Johannesburg or Pretoria? Discover where we fly, what the experience includes, current pricing and how to enquire.
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Celebrating Our 45th Birthday: 45 Reasons to Fly With Us
Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris is celebrating 45 years of ballooning. As part of our birthday year, here are 45 reasons to fly with us.
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Why Do Hot Air Balloons Fly at Sunrise?
Why do hot air balloons fly at sunrise? The answer lies in the weather conditions typically found during the early morning, when the atmosphere is generally cooler and more stable. Passengers usually arrive before dawn, watch the balloons inflate as the sky begins to brighten and take off shortly after sunrise. The timing is not…
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Flight Log 006: From Private Pilot to Commercial Balloon Pilot
Learn how balloon pilots progress from private flying to commercial operations through experience, supervised flights, advanced training and competency assessments.
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Flight Log 003: Entry Requirements for Hot Air Balloon Pilot Training in South Africa
Understand the academic, medical, physical and administrative requirements for applying to hot air balloon pilot training in South Africa.
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Flight Log 002: What Is a Balloon Private Pilot Licence?
Learn what a Balloon Private Pilot Licence allows and how the training works. Discover why it is the first step towards becoming a qualified hot air balloon pilot in South Africa.
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What to Expect from a Hot Air Balloon Safari
Planning your first hot air balloon safari? Discover what happens from the pre-dawn arrival and balloon inflation to the sunrise flight, landing celebration and breakfast.
