Outdoor & adventure

Hot Air Balloon Flight from Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa · 6h · 4–13 people

Runs in English

  • Moderate
  • From age 13
  • Public transport nearby

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Deeprift Ventours

Johannesburg, South Africa · Agency

Deeprift Ventours is a Johannesburg-based tour operator offering guided day tours, wildlife safaris, cultural experiences and private transfers. Established in 2007, we have welcomed …

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Sunrise hot-air balloon over Magaliesberg — dawn flight with expert pilots, small groups, champagne toast, flight certificate & buffet breakfast. Transfers from Johannesburg/Pretoria.

Highlights

  • Hot Air Ballon Flight
  • Beautiful Scenery of Magaliesburg Mountains
Experience the unparalleled beauty of the Magaliesberg mountain range and the shimmering Hartebeestpoort Dam with a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Begin your journey as the crew expertly inflates a vibrant balloon envelope, then ascend smoothly in an intimate wicker basket. As the first light of day illuminates rocky koppies, meandering rivers, and patchwork farmlands, enjoy a tranquil drift through the sky, punctuated only by the gentle sound of the burner. This exclusive adventure is distinguished by highly skilled local pilots who customize each flight to optimize wind conditions and lighting, ensuring exceptional views and photographic opportunities. Small passenger groups guarantee personalized service and unobstructed vistas. Conclude your flight with a soft landing in a scenic field, followed by a celebratory toast and a commemorative certificate. Due to limited availability at dawn, early booking is recommended to secure your place on this unforgettable sunrise experience over the Magaliesberg.

What's included

  • Food and drinks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Buffet Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hot air balloon ride
  • Transportation from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Not included

  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • No children under 7 and must be taller than 1.3 Meter in height
  • Not Refundable

Pickup: Choose where your guide collects you when you book.

  1. Johannesburg · anywhere within 5.0 km · at the start
  2. Sandton · anywhere within 5.0 km

Drop-off: Back where your guide collected you.

Cancellation policy: Strict: Full refund up to 7 days before

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

What you'll do

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    Hot Air Balloon Ride next to the Magaliesberg Mountains
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    Balloon Safari over the Cradle of Humankind

    Before dawn you’ll watch the crew inflate a blazing envelope, then rise smoothly in a wicker basket as the sun spills golden light over the Magaliesberg mountain range and the glittering Hartebeestpoort Dam. Below, patchwork farms, winding rivers and rocky koppies unfold while birds drift into view; the hush of the wind is punctuated only by gentle burner bursts. After a serene 60-minute float, you’ll land in a quiet field and toast the flight with champagne as the crew packs away the balloon.

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460 USD / person
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