Fantastic Prizes Await at the 2026 Winter Fun Flights
From weekend getaways and luxury hotel stays to unique food and beverage experiences, discover the fantastic prizes awaiting competitors at the 2026 Winter Fun Flights.
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When Balloon Pilots Come Out to Play: Bill Harrop’s Winter Fun Flights 2026
Hot air balloon pilots gather for a weekend of friendly competition, shared memories and exceptional flying. Discover the story behind Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris’ Winter Fun Flights 2026, and why this tradition remains a highlight of the ballooning calendar.
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45 Years of Sunrise Stories: How Hot Air Ballooning Has Changed Since 1981
Forty-five years after taking one of our early hot air balloon flights, a guest from Germany rediscovered her photographs and shared a heartfelt message that reminded us why sunrise ballooning creates memories that last a lifetime. Join us as we look back at how hot air ballooning has evolved since 1981, and why the magic of drifting silently above the Magaliesberg at sunrise remains unchanged.
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Vote for Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris in the Best of Pretoria Readers’ Choice Awards 2026
Voting is now open for the Best of Pretoria Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. Support Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris and help us soar to the top by casting your vote today.
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Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris Named Finalist in the 2026 Tshwane Tourism Association Awards
Following our Tourist Attraction of the Year win in 2025, Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris is proud to be recognised once again as a finalist in the 2026 Tshwane Tourism Association Awards during our 45th anniversary year.
