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Book your Safari Flight from Downtown Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Experience the Safari Flight that takes the Classic flight beyond traditional boundaries and delivers the ultimate in game viewing experiences-launching from the heart of The Game Reserve, this flight usually covers a large portion of the Reserve before moving into the surrounding game reserves, giving you unmatched aerial perspectives; if you’re booking from Downtown Johannesburg in Johannesburg, this is a standout choice for adventurous, nature-focused activities that connect your stay with exceptional wildlife viewing.
About this activity in Downtown Johannesburg
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. no refund is available for cancellations.
Highlights
- Experience the Classic Safari Flight that takes game viewing beyond traditional boundaries, giving you panoramic wildlife views across the Game Reserve and into the surrounding reserves.
- Soar for about one hour in a spacious passenger balloon, then toast the flight with sparkling wine or orange juice in true celebratory fashion.
- Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at the 5-star lodge before launch and receive a commemorative flight certificate presented by the pilot after landing.
- The whole experience runs for roughly four hours, combining scenic transfer time, pre-flight preparations, the flight itself and post-flight refreshments.
Important Information
- Arrive at the launch site for balloon inflation and briefing; allow the full four-hour window for the complete experience including transfers.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and children under 7 are not permitted to fly; all passengers must be able to stand for the duration and enter/exit the basket.
- Flights operate year-round subject to favourable weather; if your date is affected you can choose an alternative date or a full refund.
- A minimum number of passengers is required to confirm larger balloon departures-if the minimum isn’t met you can opt to provisionally hold your date, try to confirm additional passengers, or move to the next suitable date.
Meeting Point
Meet at the 5-star lodge at the Game Reserve-this is the launch-area meeting point. If you’re coming from Downtown Johannesburg, allow additional travel time for the lodge transfer; you’ll be directed to the exact pick-up location and asked to arrive in time for balloon inflation and the pre-flight briefing.
Includes
- Meet at the 5-star lodge in Downtown Johannesburg - you'll be transferred to the nearby launch site for balloon inflation and pre-flight preparations.
- Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at the 5-star lodge before you head out for the experience.
- Celebrate the flight in tradition with sparkling wine and orange juice served after landing.
- The entire experience lasts approximately 4 hours, including ground transfers and post-flight refreshments.
- Take an unforgettable flight of approximately 1 hour over the area, led by an experienced pilot.
- Receive a pilot-presented certificate to commemorate your flight in this destination.
- Tea and coffee are served as part of the pre- and post-flight hospitality.
Excludes
- Accommodation is not included - you can request booking assistance (balloon & accommodation packages are available on request).
- Flights require a minimum of 4 passengers to confirm on-board one of the larger passenger balloons.
- If the minimum passenger requirement isn't met, you can either be provisionally booked on the date while we try to confirm additional passengers, or move your flight to the next suitable date.
Other
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making this a great outdoor activity option for many visitors to the area.
- If you have any medical conditions you feel we should know about, you accept responsibility to advise us accordingly.
- All passengers must be able to stand for the duration of the flight and be able to enter and exit the basket.
- For safety, it is industry practice not to fly when pregnant.
- Transfer durations are approximate; exact times depend on time of day and traffic conditions in the region.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; children under 7 years are not permitted to fly.
- Flights operate subject to favorable weather conditions - if canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
- This experience operates all year round; please dress appropriately for the season and wear flat shoes for comfort and safety.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
First time in an hot air balloon and best way to do it. Incredible experience. Beautiful views. Professional staff
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Summary:
An amazing experience and extremely safe. The crew and Captain are very patient and provide a lot of information.
The sunrise is breathtaking and the Captain plans it just right as we rise above the hills to capture it.
Highly recommended
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Summary:
Our hot air balloon pilot, Ianthé Honiball, a young South African, was waiting for us in the lobby. We got signed in and waited for the other passengers. Finally, around 5:00 am we piled into a van and headed to the field from where the balloon was to take off.
The support crew had already started prepping the balloon and within 15 minutes it was time for us to load up. The Cameron Balloon for 8 passengers apparently holds 250,000 cubic feet of air, which takes into account the temps, combined weights of the passengers and pilot, wind speed, and the lift needed. Once our pilot was certain everything was per calculation, she gave the green signal that it was time.
Ianthe is an excellent pilot and took the time to give us a running commentary on what she was doing. She even allowed us to pump hot air, as needed. We were aloft for about an hour over beautiful country, which is home to some zebra, impala, and other herbivores, along with farms and ranches. We ranged in altitude from around 4,000 feet to a bit over 5,000 feet. I made the observation that it was tranquil and peaceful to be aloft, which the pilot and others agreed. It was really cool to see Ianthe coordinate with her ground crew to find the spot to land. She had prepped us on how we had to crouch as we landed, which she nailed perfectly! After the landing, per hot air balloon tradition, we got to partake of champagne and got our certificates!
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You’ll take a Classic flight launched from the heart of The Game Reserve that goes beyond traditional boundaries, covering a large portion of the Reserve and moving into surrounding game reserves for unrivalled aerial game viewing.
The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, but you must be able to stand for the duration of the flight and enter and exit the basket; children must be accompanied by an adult and children under 7 years are not permitted to fly; if you have medical conditions you should notify the operator.
Flights operate subject to favourable weather conditions and can be cancelled for safety; if your flight is cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
The entire experience is approximately 4 hours, including arrival at the launch site for balloon inflation, a flight of approximately 1 hour, a full buffet breakfast at the 5-star lodge, tea and coffee, and a post-flight celebration with sparkling wine and orange juice; certificates are presented by the pilot.
Flights require a minimum of four passengers on larger balloons; you can be provisionally booked while the operator tries to confirm additional passengers, or you can move your flight to the next suitable date if needed.
Accommodation is not included but can be booked on request as part of balloon and accommodation packages; transfers’ durations are approximate and depend on time of day and traffic conditions.
