Hot Air Balloon Flight from Johannesburg

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sandton. Moderate pace

Balloon Safari over the Cradle of Humankind

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sunrise hot air balloon flight near the Magaliesberg Mountains
02 Views over Hartebeestpoort Dam, farms, rivers and rocky koppies
03 Watch the balloon inflate before takeoff
04 Approximately 60 minutes in the air
05 Celebrate the landing with a champagne toast
06 Breakfast, tea or coffee, and transport included

Take to the skies at sunrise on a hot air balloon flight near the Magaliesberg Mountains and Hartebeestpoort Dam. As the balloon lifts gently into the morning light, enjoy sweeping views of rocky koppies, winding rivers and patchwork farmland in one of South Africa’s most scenic landscapes.

This peaceful aerial adventure includes a roughly 60-minute balloon ride, followed by a celebratory toast after landing. With transport from Johannesburg or Pretoria, hot drinks, and breakfast included, it’s a memorable way to start the day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hot Air Balloon Ride next to the Magaliesberg Mountains

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.

The fine print