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Top 8 South Africa Hot Air Balloon Rides Tours

8 flights  ·  cheapest ticket $241

Pick the morning first, then the basket. The 8 south africa hot air balloon rides tours below are set out with the seat price, the time in the air and the pickup hour, so you can decide before the alarm is set.

Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg - Seeing the Cradle of Humankind from above
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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

1.Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $240Our pick

Fly for about an hour above the Magaliesberg and Cradle of Humankind with Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris. Expect an early start, pilot commentary, a gentle or bumpy landing, a certificate, and a sparkling wine buffet breakfast afterward. The full outing takes about four hours.

“Our hot air balloon experience was a unique and unforgettable journey that combined the thrill of flight with the serenity of floating on air. It offered a rare opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the world from a different perspective and created ever lasting memories. It was an adventurous, romantic and a peaceful escape.”

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Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari - One hour above Pilanesberg
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Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari

2.Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $421

Start before sunrise with a hotel pickup and an open safari ride through Pilanesberg to the launch site. Fly for about an hour, then toast the landing with sparkling wine before breakfast at a private lodge. Expect wildlife sightings, an English-speaking pilot, and weather-dependent timing.

“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.”

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Hot Air Balloon Safari at Pilanesberg National Park

3.Hot Air Balloon Safari at Pilanesberg National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · from $346

Set out from Sun City at 4am for a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over Pilanesberg National Park. Your pilot, possibly Harman, Japie, Mark, or another trained crew member, explains the park from above. Finish with sparkling wine and a full English breakfast at a private lodge.

“This is a nice experience ever I would do this over and over again and the breakfast is also nice we enjoyed.”

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Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight along Magalies Valley - Leaving Sandton before dawn
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Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight along Magalies Valley

4.Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight along Magalies Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $360

Leave Sandton before dawn for Hartbeespoort and a one-hour balloon flight over the Magalies River Valley. Watch the balloon inflate with coffee and muffins, then toast the landing with sparkling wine before breakfast. Stuart may host your transfer and photos.

“The pick up and drop off was so convenient. The overall experience was lovely, breakfast was great. Overall a lovely experience”

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Hot air Balloon and Cape Winelands Private guided tour - Breakfast gives the morning a proper pause
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Hot air Balloon and Cape Winelands Private guided tour

5.Hot air Balloon and Cape Winelands Private guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $635

Begin with a hot air balloon flight over Stellenbosch, followed by breakfast, town walks, Lanzerac and Delaire Graff tastings, and a final stop in Franschhoek. Your private English-speaking guide can shape the wine visits around your preferences. Early pickup, comfortable shoes, and flexible lunch plans are essential.

“The Hot Air ballon ride was an amazing experience. The whole team organising everything was great and the pilot was so much fun! You start the experience with a homemade coffee, which is a sweet warm up. After the ride, an amazing sparkling wine on the landing site to celebrate (and wish for a successful next flight) before heading for breakfast at this lovely local spot. This had a big variety of different choices on the menu so there is something for everyone to eat and enjoy. The wine tour after was incredible. Definitely worth purchasing this as an extra after the ballon to make a full day experience! Started…”

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Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour - Breakfast after the flight
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Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

6.Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $545

Start before sunrise with a private Cape Town pickup and a hot air balloon flight over the Stellenbosch winelands. After breakfast, visit Stellenbosch, Lanzerac, Delaire Graff, Franschhoek, and Dieu Donne. Joseph may be your driver, and the day lasts about 10 hours.

“Absolute perfection! Loved it! Highlight of our trip. Balloon ride was smooth and the views were awesome. Thank you!”

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Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight - What the 60-minute flight feels like
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Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight

7.Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $360

Take an early-morning hot air balloon flight over the Magaliesberg range in the Cradle of Humankind. Begin with tea, coffee, and biscuits, spend about 60 minutes in the air, then celebrate with sparkling wine and a full breakfast at the clubhouse.

“The customer service was unmatched. The staff was wonderful. This is a memory I will cherish for a lifetime.”

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Private Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cape Town - Breakfast after landing
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Private Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cape Town

8.Private Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $683

Start before sunrise with a one-hour balloon flight above Klein Joostenberg and the Stellenbosch vineyards. Conrad and his team handle the balloon experience, followed by visits to Delaire Graff and Spier Wine Farm. Private transport, breakfast, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Cape Town hot air balloon it was amazing. If you like to enjoy stellenbosch view by hot air balloon. Book this company .especially summer time”

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