South Africa · BALLOONS
The good hot-air balloon flights fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Early-morning hot air balloon safari over the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind, with a 1-hour flight and breakfast included.
“Loved this experience..surreal with an amazing breakfast at the end of it!! The views were breathtaking!”
Morning hot air balloon safari over Pilanesberg, with open-vehicle transfers and English breakfast. Includes bubbles on landing.
“The hot air balloon was so peaceful and our pilot was made it an amazing adventure. He was very good and made our trip very enjoyable.”
Sunrise hot air balloon safari over Pilanesberg National Park from Sun City with champagne toast, full English breakfast, and included park fees.
“The ballon flight was amazing. Got to see families of seveal species traveling though the park. After theflight we had the traditional chanpagnie at the landing sight then went to a resort hotel on the south side of the park for breakfast. Our lodRead more”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Magalies River Valley near Hartbeespoort, with Sandton pickup, coffee, champagne toast, and buffet breakfast.
“Stuart was a fantastic guide. Took many pictures and videos of my friend and I on the hot air balloon.”
Sunrise hot air balloon from Sandton to Magalies Valley with pickup, champagne breakfast, and an expert host in Johannesburg
“We had a great time on our hot air balloon ride during our honeymoon. The morning started with coffee and snacks, which was a nice touch before takeoff. The views were beautiful—peaceful landscapes and a calm, smooth flight. Stuart, our host, was outstanding. Not onRead more”
Private hot air balloon over the Stellenbosch winelands, then Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine tastings with breakfast and private transfers.
“Our private guide,Kevin, didn’t want to be there, and it made the experience less pleasant. The hot air balloon ride, however, was magical—an absolutely amazing experience. The team running the activity was outstanding; everything was meticulously organized to ensure we had an exceptional time. Looking back, I would have preferred to only do the hot air balloon experience and skip the vineyard tour. It’s an expensive day overall; the balloon ride was worth it, but the rest was not. We could tell Kevin was impatient to get us back to the hotel. He didn’t explain anything about the village we visited, and while the vineya were beautiful, his unpleasant attitude…”
Private hot air balloon over Stellenbosch winelands, breakfast, guided town walk, wine tastings in top estates, and an end photo stop in Cape Town.
“We loved our hot air balloon trip and wine tasting. They were fabulous, and our driver, Joseph, was so kind. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
