South Africa · BALLOONS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 6 balloon flights worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Early morning hot air balloon over the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind, with guided commentary, a certificate, and breakfast.
“Wow ! Gorgeous flight absolutely must go here ! Gourmet breakfast after ! Highly highly recommend ! Very professional team”
Morning hot air balloon over Pilanesberg, open safari transfers, bubbly on landing, and a full English breakfast after.
“Balloon flight: A must do activity. Excellent pilot and a tremendous experience. Night drive/safari: Got to see 10 lions on a kill. Very god guide and driver. Came very close to a lot of animals.”
Sunrise hot air ballooning over Magalies Valley from Johannesburg, with private transfers, coffee and muffins, sparkling wine toast, and breakfast.
“We enjoyed every moment from the pick up to the drop off! Very happy with the certification as well. The rode itself was memorable!”
Fly over Stellenbosch in a private hot air balloon, then taste wines in Lanzerac, Delaire Graff, and Franschhoek on a 10-hour day.
“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…”
60-minute hot air balloon over Magaliesberg, then sparkling wine and a champagne breakfast near Johannesburg.
“The customer service was unmatched. The staff was wonderful. This is a memory I will cherish for a lifetime.”
Private hot air balloon over Cape Winelands from Cape Town, plus winery stops at Delaire Graff and Spier with pickup and breakfast.
“We had a fantastic whole day experience starting with an amazing balloon flight over some of the vineyards near Cape Town. Conrad and his team were excellent before, during and after our flight. The views were amazing. This was followed Read more”
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