Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris

If you’re going to do it, do it in unassailable style.

It’s sunrise. The silence is only punctuated by the occasional blast of the powerful burners and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath. The thrill is indescribable. Picture yourselves sipping champagne as you hover gently above the tree tops, or soar high above the mountain peaks.

After landing, savour a delectable champagne breakfast at our new, traditionally exquisite and beautifully appointed Clubhouse Pavilion and Restaurant where you will be filled with the warmest of memories.

“Select Ballooning Lodges” packages available.

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MAGALIES RIVER VALLEY SCENIC BALLOON SAFARI

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Frequency:

Balloons go up every morning including weekends, weather permitting.

Flight Departure Point:

Harrop's Skeerpoort Country Base on the border of Gauteng and North West Province, near Hartebeespoort Dam, 45 kilometers north-west of Johannesburg's Northern suburbs.

Minibus transfers from various hotels can be arranged at extra cost.

Time:

Just prior to sun-rise dependant on time of the year (note that hotel transfers depart earlier to allow for travelling time).

Hot Coffee Tea and Biscuits:

Served as guests check in at our newly built, well appointed Clubhouse Pavilion at sunrise. Flight numbers are assigned and tickets are validated.

Professional Crew Prepare the Balloons for Flight

Guests watch from the pavilion and are called to board when the balloons are ready. The Captains give a safety briefing prior to take off.

Flight duration:

About one hour (dependant on conditions)

Flight Landing Place:

Always in the shadow of the basket (wherever that may be)

South African Champagne: Served in-flight or on landing while the crew pack up the balloon

Mini-bus Transfer back to our Country Base for...

CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST AT Harrop's new Clubhouse Pavilion Restaurant,freshly cooked and beautifully presented by our celebrated Prue Leith qualified Chef, Ms Daleen Terblanche.

"Citations For Bravery"

Presented with due ceremony.

Depart for your next destination with a full basket of really special memories.

SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL

A selection of first class Lodges and Country Houses in South Africa that are particularly recommended for a special evening getaway, and a prelude to a most memorably enjoyable Balloon Safari the following morning.

Sunset cocktails on summers evenings, or in the welcome warmth of a log fire in winter. Dinner of choice country fare accompanied by fine wines will be an occasion to remember.

After a comfortable night, you will be woken in time to dress and travel to the Skeerpoort ballooning field of Bill Harrop´s "Original" Balloon Safaris, just as the sun rises to soar gently over the majestic Magalies River Valley and surrounding mountains.

Rates vary depending on the season and the number of people in your booking from R1965 to R2515 including Vat.

Special rates available on request for seasonal promotions, frequent flyers, and large groups.

Return Transfers can be arranged from your hotel to our balloon base, or from the airport to our lodges. Rates available on request

SELECT BALLOONING LODGES - PACKAGES:

Rates vary from R2510 to R4276 per person dependant on lodge and group size.

Special rates available on request for seasonal promotions, frequent flyers, and large groups.

Return Transfers can be arranged from your hotel to our balloon base, or from the airport to our lodges.   Rates available on request.