Magalies Hot Air Ballooning
Balloon Safaris Skeerpoort Country Base in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site on the border of Gauteng and North West Province, near Hartebeesport Dam, 45 kilometers north-west of Johannesburg’s Northern suburbs.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Fairly Easy
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Group Size Large Group
Flight Departure Point:
Balloon Safaris Skeerpoort Country Base in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site on the border of Gauteng and North West Province, near Hartebeesport Dam, 45 kilometers north-west of Johannesburg’s Northern suburbs.
Minibus Transfers from various hotels can be arranged at an extra cost
View the “Flight area maps” here.
Frequency:
Balloons go up every morning including weekends, weather permitting.
Time:
Just prior to sun-rise dependant on time of the year (see schedule below). Note that hotel transfers depart earlier to allow for travelling time.
Hot Coffee, Tea, Biscuits and Muffins.
Served as guests check in at our traditionally exquisite, 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 comfort of 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 Clubhouse Pavilion and Restaurant for… Champagne Breakfast
At Harrop’s fully licensed beautifully appointed Clubhouse Pavilion and Restaurant. Freshly cooked, wide choice and beautifully presented.
“Citations For Bravery”
Presented with due ceremony.
TRADITIONAL PACKAGE:
A half an hour’s flight – applicable for groups of 12 or more
12 or more: from R1990.00 per person,
24 or more: from R1940.00 per person
An hour’s flight
Regular rate: from R2795.00 per person,
6 or more: from R2655.00 per person
12 or more: from R2595.00 per person,
24 or more: from R2520.00 per person
Children under 12: 50% of the above rates
Transfer rates are available on request
All of the above rates include Vat.
MINIMUM NUMBERS: 2 passengers (can be from two different individual bookings). MAXIMUM NUMBERS: 120+ (2 to 18 passengers per balloon).
Frequency:
Balloons go up every morning including weekends, weather permitting.
Flight Departure Point:
Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safaris Skeerpoort Country Base in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site on the border of Gauteng and North West Province, near Hartebeesport Dam, 45 kilometers north-west of Johannesburg’s Northern suburbs.
Minibus Transfers from various hotels can be arranged at an extra cost
View the “Flight area maps” here.
Allow extra time for Mini-Bus Transfers from Hotels in:
4 Ways: 45 mins
Sandton: 1 hour
Johannesburg or Sun City: 1 hour 15 mins
Actual pickup times may vary slightly and will be confirmed when booking.
N.B. All operations and flights are conducted in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions.
Children under 12: 50% of the above rates
Transfer rates are available on request
All of the above rates include Vat.
MINIMUM NUMBERS: 2 passengers (can be from two different individual bookings). MAXIMUM NUMBERS: 120+ (2 to 18 passengers per balloon).
The flight will last about one hour and the total duration of the tour from check-in to departure for you next destination is about 3 to 5 hours (depending whether one wants to hurry or relax after the flight) plus transport time.
N.B. Return Mini-Bus Transfers can be arranged between one’s pre-flight Accommodation and the Flight
Departure Point when booking at a nominal extra cost.
(Meeting Times for Balloon Safaris Skeerpoort Country Base)
04h45: 1 Nov. to 31 Jan.
05h00: 1 – 29 Feb. and 16 – 31 Oct.
05h15: 1 – 15 Mar. and 1 – 15 Oct.
05h30: 16 – 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.
