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Hot Air Balloon Rides in MpumalangaHoedspruit & Hazyview♥ 
♥ Catz Tours and Safaris arrange Hot Air Balloon adventures through Sun Catchers Hot Air Ballooning based in the beautiful Lowveld area of Mpumalanga, South Africa.
They are a full time hot air balloon company, employing experienced hot air balloon pilots of the highest caliber. In windy, or otherwise marginal conditions the pilot will postpone or cancel the flight - safety is the prime consideration - but generally South Africa can boast ideal ballooning weather, and flights seldom need to be canceled
The wraparound view of the earth and sky is one which can be experienced in no other way. Casual clothes are the most comfortable. A warm jersey or jacket may be needed for the early morning, but these can be taken off as the day warms up. Binoculars and camera are useful - this is a photographic opportunity not to be missed! Passengers can enjoy a cup of coffee while the balloon is being inflated. They are welcome to help with the inflation under the pilot's supervision if they would like to.When the balloon is inflated and the passengers on board, the pilot will explain what to expect on launch, in flight and on landing. Then passengers can relax and enjoy the flight and sip champagne. With no means of steering the balloon other than the pilot's skill in using wind currents, a flight can take passengers as far as 35 km, or return them close to the launch site - either way the retrieve crew will follow the balloon, staying in radio contact, and will fetch the passengers and pilot at the end of the flight to return by road to the launch site.
The flight will last approximately one hour, and then passengers can gently rejoin the world of earthbound beings over breakfast at one of the country lodges near the launch site. After the flight you will be awarded with a Flight Certificate to commemorate your flight. ♥
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