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The 9 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in South Africa

9 flights  ·  from $241 a head

The Magaliesberg valley an hour from Johannesburg flies at first light nearly every morning of the dry season. These 9 are compared on flight length, breakfast and how far the drive out is.

Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg - The one-hour flight over the Magaliesbergs
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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

Review of Magaliesburg’s early morning balloon safari, with aerial views, a one-hour flight, breakfast, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“This is an amazing experience! The views were spectacular. The staff was very welcoming and gave clear directions. Our pilot was a delight as well. The food after was amazing. A great experience and would definitely recommend”

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Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari - Reaching the central launch site
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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

Review of the Pilanesberg hot air balloon safari from Sun City, with wildlife views, transfers, breakfast, costs, tips, and practical details.

“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

Fly over Pilanesberg at sunrise, spot wildlife from a hot air balloon, toast with champagne, and enjoy breakfast after pickup from Sun City.

“The ballon flight was amazing. Got to see families of seveal species traveling though the park. After theflight we had the traditional chanpagnie at the landing sight then went to a resort hotel on the south side of the park for breakfast. Our lodRead more”

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

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

5.Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Flight along Magalies Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $334

Review of Johannesburg’s Magalies Valley hot-air balloon ride, with sunrise views, private transfers, breakfast, costs, tips, and practical details.

“An absolutely amazing experience, Stuart was the friendliest, kindest guide ! He ensured that we had the best experience and made the best memories ! He goes above and beyond to ensure that your moment is memorable!”

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Hot air Balloon and Cape Winelands Private guided tour - One hour over Stellenbosch vineyards
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Hot air Balloon and Cape Winelands Private guided tour

6.Hot air Balloon and Cape Winelands Private guided tour

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

A private Cape Town day tour with a hot air balloon flight, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek visits, breakfast, and wine tastings.

“Our private guide,Kevin, didn’t want to be there, and it made the experience less pleasant. The hot air balloon ride, however, was magical—an absolutely amazing experience. The team running the activity was outstanding; everything was meticulously organized to ensure we had an exceptional time. Looking back, I would have preferred to only do the hot air balloon experience and skip the vineyard tour. It’s an expensive day overall; the balloon ride was worth it, but the rest was not. We could tell Kevin was impatient to get us back to the hotel. He didn’t explain anything about the village we visited, and while the vineya were beautiful, his unpleasant attitude…”

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Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour - Stellenbosch brings the history down to street level
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Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

Private Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cape Town - Leaving Cape Town before the day gets busy
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Private Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cape Town

9.Private Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $683

Review of Cape Town’s private hot air balloon tour, with sunrise views, Stellenbosch wineries, transport details, pricing, and practical tips.

“We had a fantastic whole day experience starting with an amazing balloon flight over some of the vineyards near Cape Town. Conrad and his team were excellent before, during and after our flight. The views were amazing. This was followed Read more”

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