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The 4 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in South Africa

4 flights  ·  from $241 a head

The Magaliesberg valley an hour from Johannesburg flies at first light nearly every morning of the dry season. These 4 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

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