BILL HARROP BALLOON MAGALIESBERG RIVER VALLEY
MAGALIESBERG BALLOON SAFARI
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| Enjoy the excitement of a Hot air balloon flight at sunrise over the scenic Magaliesburg countryside in South Africa. |
PACKAGE:
Magalies Balloon Tour
Enjoy the excitement of a Hot air balloon flight at sunrise over the scenic Magaliesburg countryside in South Africa. Champagne and a full English breakfast are served after the flight at selected country lodges. Embark on this adventure for an unforgettable experience.
The small village of Magaliesburg lies at the heart of a beautiful region of mountains, valleys, rivers and indigenous woodland which is home to a variety of birds.
Take a leisurely drive westward from the bustle of Johannesburg or Pretoria and within an hour the traveller will discover a tranquil and enchanting place, namely Magaliesburg. But it is not all natural bushveld. It is here where one finds a wealth of hospitality: country guest houses, hotels, lodges, stores, art and craft studios, working farms, horse and mountain bike trails and much more.
Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris are a family run business operated by Bill and Mary Harrop which has been operating as a legally licensed Balloon Air Transport Service in South Africa since 1981. Only qualified and experienced pilots are employed and over four-thousand very happy passengers a year are testimony to their professional attitude in entertaining guests to one of the most memorably enjoyable experiences of your life. This Hot Air Balloon Safari company in South Africa runs a fleet of six large hot air balloons, the smallest of which can carry up to 8 passengers and the largest up to 18.
Hot coffee and tea are served at sun-rise whilst the crew prepares the balloons for the flight. The duration of the flight is about one hour dependent on conditions. Champagne is served during the flight or on landing. The mini bus transfers guests then back to the country base for a freshly cooked farm-style champagne breakfast and the presentation of 'Citations for Bravery'.
When making a booking, the following passenger details are required:
- Full names of each passenger
- Passengers's telephone number or hotel with room number/reservation number ( in the event of having to cancel the hot air balloon safari due to bad weather or safety reasons)
- For group bookings, the group leaders name and a flight allocation list is required
What to wear:
The selected clothing should be warm enough for the chilly early morning but it should be light enough for later on when the sun comes out. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
What to bring:
Don't forget your camera and some extra film, or batteries for the video, as ballooning offers some most spectacular photo and movie opportunities.
Fitness:
Ballooning is suitable for adventurers from 7 - 70. Participants should be able to jump unassisted from a height of 60cm and stand for the duration of the flight which is approximately one hour.
Frequency of the Hot Air Balloon Safaris:
Balloons go up every morning including weekends, weather permitting.
Tour duration:
The hot air balloon safari in the Magaliesberg will last about an hour. The total duration of the tour is about 4 to 5 hours plus transport time.
Magalies Balloon Tour Information:
Magalies River Valley near Hartbeespoort Dam, 65 km north of Johannesburg.
| DAILY SCHEDULE: (Meeting Times at Skeerpoort Balloon Field) |
| 16 Oct. to 31 Jan. |
05h15 |
| 1 - 29 Feb. and 1 - 15 Oct. |
05h30 |
| 1 - 31 Mar. and 16 - 30 Sep. |
05h45 |
| 1 - 30 Apr. and 1 - 15 Sep. |
06h00 |
| 1 - 31 May. and 1 - 31 Aug. |
06h15 |
| 1 Jun. to 31 Jul. |
06h30 |
Mini-Bus Transfer Time for Hotels in:
Fourways, Johannesburg: 45 mins
Sandton: 1 hour
Johannesburg or Sun City: 1 hour 15 mins
The Actual pick up times may vary slightly and will be confirmed when booking.
Minimum number of passengers:
2 passengers (can be two different individual bookings)
Maximum number of passengers:
140 + (6 to 18 passengers to each balloon) |
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