Top Gauteng Hot Air Balloon Rides

This tour offers guests a unique Hot Air Balloon experience in Johannesburg with Bill Harrops "Original" Balloon Safaris Tour hailed as Southern Africa's best value, best quality tour operator since 1981. We offer safe reliable transportation and an all inclusive tour, including pick-up and drop-off service.

Get more out of your time in South Africa by combining a hot air balloon ride with a game viewing experience. Traveling by hot air balloon instead of car allows you to fly over several game reserves in a short space of time in the scenic Cradle of Humankind area. Along the way, look out for local wildlife—including four of the “Big Five”, and access incredible photo opportunities too.

Experience the magic of floating above the stunning Cradle of Humankind on this hot air balloon adventure. Begin your day with a 4am pick-up and enjoy a pre-flight briefing before taking off into the dawn sky. Soar gracefully over this UNESCO World Heritage site, where rolling hills, ancient caves, and vibrant wildlife await below. Delight in a post-flight celebration with a champagne toast and savor a delicious buffet breakfast featuring local fare. This tour is perfect for adventurers and nature lovers seeking a memorable experience with breathtaking views. - Includes pick-up and drop-off at your address in an air-conditioned vehicle - One-hour flight with panoramic views of the Cradle of Humankind - Pre-flight safety briefing and traditional champagne toast after landing - Breakfast included at a nearby lodge featuring local cuisine

Take in aerial views of the Magaliesbergs and the Cradle of Humankind on this hot air balloon safari. Get the best possible perspective on this striking landscape without paying for the high price of an airplane or helicopter tour. Spend the hour-long flight enjoying the high-altitude breeze, snapping photos, and listening to commentary from your guide before landing for an included breakfast.

Enjoy an intimate balloon ride on a smaller ballon built for two passengers. Float above the Magaliesberg Mountains for epic views at sunrise, sipping sparkling wine and enjoying commentary from your dedicated guide/pilot. Once you land, enjoy a full English breakfast to round out your experience.

Float over the Magaliesberg mountain range and the glittering Hartebeestpoort Dam at first light — watch the crew inflate a blazing envelope, rise smoothly in an intimate wicker basket as golden rays reveal rocky koppies, winding rivers and patchwork farms, and savour the near-silent drift broken only by gentle burner bursts. What sets this experience apart is its expert, local pilots who tailor each flight to the best wind lines and light, small passenger groups for personal service and prime photo angles, and a signature finish: a gentle field landing followed by a celebratory toast and keepsake certificate. Seats at dawn are limited — book now to secure your unforgettable sunrise above the Magaliesberg.

The Exclusive balloon flight offers a unique personal hot air balloon experience in one of our smaller balloons, restricted to the use of two passengers only. This exclusive balloon ride hire adds to the romance of the flight, as you are able to enjoy the experience of drifting silently across the beautiful African landscape, while sipping on champagne, in complete privacy with your partner, watching a spectacular sun rise. You may feel free to interact with one of our experienced pilots, or you may chose to drift in silence with your loved one, giving the flight a very personal touch, and leaving you with fond memories. These flights are perfect for engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, romantic getaways or any other special occasion that you would like to make an unforgettable experience