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There are few experiences quite as tranquil, yet exciting as a ride in a hot air balloon. The ride can be romantic and exhilarating at the same time and adventure seekers will be able to experience South Africa's beautiful scenery from a different perspective – an adventure everyone should add to their bucket list.
While the weather in some areas in South Africa allows tour operators to offer rides at any time during the year, other areas are limited to summer months. The overall experience, including breakfast will normally take a few hours, while the actual trip usually lasts about an hour. Trips are commonly scheduled to start just before sunrise.
If you live in the Gauteng area Hot Air Ballooning SA and Air To Air Africa offers a unique hot air balloon experience. Their pilots will make sure you are well taken care of during your trip over the Magaliesberg area. This is also the perfect time to experience the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage site from a different perspective.
The tour operator has won numerous safety awards for their hot air balloon trips and if you are hungry afterwards, you can look forward to an exquisite champagne breakfast.
For those who live in the Cape Winelands, Winelands Ballooning offers a unique hot air balloon adventure over the Berg River Valley outside Paarl. Rides are offered from November to April and include a full breakfast at the Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl.
If you reside in the Durban area, Sky Adventures offers similar hot air balloon rides in the region, including breakfast and champagne.
Witness sunrise over the Drakensberg Escarpment with Sun Catchers Hot Air Ballooning near Hoedspruit in Limpopo where you can experience the magic of a lighter-than-air flight. The terrain is a mixture of farmland, private nature reserves and wildlife estates.
