BILL HARROP'S "ORIGINAL" BALLOON SAFARIS Balloon Safari: Something really different - something really special.It’s sunrise. The silence of your balloon safari is punctuated only by the occasional blast of the powerful burners and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath. The thrill is indescribable - ballooning truly is something really different and special. You’re sipping fine champagne while hovering gently above the tree tops of the beautiful Magalies River Valley, or drifting majestically high above the Magaliesberg range, just 45 km north of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, a region boasting some of the best ballooning weather in the world. After landing, savour a delectable champagne ballooning breakfast at our charming, well-appointed country balloon safari base, where you’ll be filled with the warmest of memories. Professional pilots, attentive crew, immaculately maintained equipment, 5 aviation safety awards, make this longest established licensed Balloon Airline in southern Africa the choice of the well informed discerning individual traveler or corporate group SPECIAL "SELECT BALLOONING LODGES" PACKAGES
are available which include Dinner and Accommodation (at a fine Lodge or Country House near our balloon launch-field) the Balloon Safari, and an Optional Special Rate Car Rental. SPECIAL "GAME VIEWING BALLOON SAFARIS"
are also available on request. BILL HARROP'S "ORIGINAL" BALLOON SAFARIS CC.
A licensed, non-scheduled air transport service - License No:N146D BALLOON SAFARIS IN THE MAGALIESBERG RIVER VALLEY HOT COFFEE/TEA SERVED at sun-rise whilst the CREW PREPARE THE BALLOONS FOR FLIGHT. Flight duration: About one hour (dependent on conditions) Champagne: Served in-flight (or on landing) then Mini-bus Transfer back to our Country Base for a FRESHLY COOKED "FARM-STYLE CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST" and presentation of "CITATIONS FOR BRAVERY". What to wearClothing: Should be warm enough for the chilly early morning but it should be "peelable" because the sun, excitement and probably the champagne will soon warm you. "Country" shoes are also recommended. What to bringDon't forget your camera and some extra film, or batteries for the video, as ballooning offers some most spectacular photo and movie opportunities. FitnessBallooning is suitable for adventurers from 7 - 70 (although our oldest passenger to date was 90 years old). Participants should be nimble, be able to jump unassisted from a height of 60cm and stand for the duration of the flight - (approx. one hour). FrequencyBalloons go up every morning including weekends, weather permitting. Tour duration: The flight will last about an hour. The total duration of the tour is about 4 to 5 hours plus transport time ♣ |
