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Drift with the Wind at Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris

Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris Established in 1981 was the first legally licensed Balloon Air Transport Service in South Africa and runs a fleet of balloons that cater for between 2 and 16 passengers in each balloon.

Located in Skeerpoort, Hartbeespoort, the company offers flights in the spectacular Magalies River Valley. This region boasts one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth, dating back 2 billion years., with panoramic, wrap-around views!

Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safaris offer safe, reliable, quality ballooning with experienced professional pilots, and awards for aviation safety.

Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safari Packages

Flights depart at sunrise every day and a hearty champagne breakfast is served on return.

There is something so thrilling about great big balloons being prepared for flight, and guests can watch this process from the clubhouse while enjoying coffee and muffins.

There are two package options, which would also make a great gift, and each flight, after a safety briefing, lasts approximately one hour.

The Magalies River Valley Scenic Balloon Ride will take you over the treetops and drift high over the fields of agriculture alongside and natural beauty of the Magaliesburg range.

The silence is amazing, interrupted only now and then by the occasional blast of the powerful burners.

Sparkling wine on landing, whilst the experienced crew packs up the balloons and passengers are transported back to the Clubhouse Pavilion in Mercedes Sprinters.

After a delectable buffet breakfast, guests are awarded a “Citation for Bravery”, signed by their pilot, and can browse for ballooning-related gifts in the on-site Shop.

A Balloon Safari makes for a great team-building exercise. The program consists of multiple balloons that take up to 16 passengers each. Teams must complete certain tasks and coordinate ground crew, which makes for great competition.

A balloon flight is also a great idea for corporate entertainment or product launch. The restaurant can be decorated with company banners and displays and tickets and a ‘Certificate for Bravery’ can also be designed with the company logo.

Contact Details

For more information or to make a booking call +27 83 457 3402 or +27 83 443 2661 or email trip@balloon.co.za

Instagram: @harrops_balloon

Facebook: @billharropsballoonsafaris

Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris may be found at Skeerpoort, Hartbeespoort, on the R560, Brits. Find them on Google Maps, click Here.

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