Activity Type: Adventure & Adrenaline
Location: Hartbeespoort, Gauteng
Welcome to Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris. Experience. The best way to explore the magnificent beauty of the Magaliesburg region. A region known to offer some of the best ballooning weather in the world!
Please note. Please contact us by selecting the "get in touch" option to check availability before proceeding to book online. Please also send us all the passengers names, surnames and weights to ensure we can hold a reservation for you.
The Magalies River Valley Scenic Balloon Safari package departs daily from the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO world heritage site, conveniently situated only 45km North of Johannesburg.
Picture this: Its sunrise, the silence of flight is only slightly interrupted by the occasional blast of the powerful burners and the and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath, whilst you are gently hovering above the majestic Magalies River Valley below.
The experience is indescribable.
The peace and tranquillity of this unique adventure will forever remain a cherished memory.
After landing, guests are treated to generous champagne breakfast at our well-established Clubhouse, Pavilion and Restaurant.
Rest assure, Bill Harrop’s ballooning offer Professional pilots, attentive crew, immaculately maintained equipment and impressive 5 aviation safety awards, making this the preferred option for hot air ballooning in the Magaliesburg region.
Please contact us with any enquiries you might have, or conveniently book online.
Minimum age of 7 and a height restriction of 1.3 meters apply.
We require full names, surnames and weights of each passenger
DEPARTURE TIMES ARE SEASONAL AND WILL BE RECONFIRMED ON EMAIL PRIOR TO YOUR FLIGHT. Please refer to the start times below:
Meeting times
1 Nov. to 31 Jan. 04h45
1 – 29 Feb. and 16 – 31 Oct. 05h00
1 – 15 Mar. and 1 – 15 Oct. 05h15
16 – 31 Mar. and 16 – 30 Sep. 05h30
1 – 30 Apr. and 1 – 15 Sep. 05h45
1 – 31 May. and 1 – 31 Aug. 06h00
1 Jun. to 31 Jul. 06h15
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