HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI – PILANESBERG / SUN CITY

Soar above the majestic Pilanesberg National Park on a breathtaking Hot Air Balloon Safari. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure lets you drift silently over the bushveld, offering an unbeatable aerial view of the park’s dramatic landscapes and incredible wildlife. With professional guides and experienced pilots, every moment is both safe and spectacular.

Guests are collected in open safari vehicles from their accommodation at Sun City Resort or lodges in Pilanesberg area in the early morning. The launch site is located in the heart of the park, and after a short briefing, you’ll step into a 1.2-metre-high basket and lift off for an unforgettable 45- to 60-minute flight. On landing, enjoy a celebratory glass of sparkling wine, followed by a hearty full English breakfast at a nearby lodge. Each guest receives a “flight certificate” before being returned to their accommodation.

Highlights include:

• A peaceful sunrise hot air balloon flight over Pilanesberg National Park
• A chance to spot wildlife from above — a unique and awe-inspiring perspective
• Sparkling wine and orange juice are served upon landing
• Full English breakfast at a private lodge after the flight

Duration: 1 hour flight. We advise passengers to set aside approximately 5 to 6 hours for the morning’s activity (check-in, flight, return transfer to accommodation, and breakfast).
Inclusions: 1-hour hot air balloon flight, sparkling wine, orange juice, full English breakfast, return transfers from Sun City or nearby lodges
Exclusions: Minimum of 4 guests required per flight. Activity closed on 01 January (New Year’s Day). Pregnant women may not participate.

Collection: Guests are collected early morning from Sun City Resort hotels or Pilanesberg lodges. Day visitors may be collected from Bakubung Gate.
Please let us know where you are staying when sending your booking request.
What to Wear: Warm outdoor clothing (neutral colours), comfortable walking shoes. Mornings can be cold year-round — bring a jacket or jersey. In winter (May–August), beanies, scarves, and gloves are strongly recommended.
Things to Bring: Camera and binoculars to capture every incredible moment from above.

Important Information

• Please note pregnant passengers may not participate in the hot air ballooning (for safety precautions).
• Fitness: Participants must be nimble enough to climb in and out of the 1200mm high basket without assistance. And be able to jump unassisted from a height of 60cm. And stand for the duration of the flight; approx. one hour unless stated otherwise.
• Please keep in mind that hot air ballooning is 100% weather dependent. Should we have to cancel the flight due to unsafe flying conditions (such as strong wind or rain), then we will not be held liable for any accommodation reservations made in anticipation of the hot air balloon flight.
• Should you miss the flight, the flight tickets will be forfeited as per the Terms and Conditions.
• Please note that hot air balloon flights are weather dependent.
• To increase your chances of flying, we recommend booking your flight as early as possible during your stay, allowing time for a back-up day in case of poor weather.

Flight Confirmation & Weather Conditions:
Flights may be cancelled if wind or rain is expected by the operator. We do our best to confirm or cancel the flight by 4:00 PM the day before. However, weather can change unexpectedly overnight. In such cases, we may need to contact your lodge or you directly early in the morning to prevent unnecessary travel to the launch site.

Cancellation Terms:
If the flight is cancelled by the operator due to bad weather, you may choose one of the following options:

• Reschedule to another day (subject to availability and pilot/operator approval)
• Receive a voucher to the value paid that is valid for 6 months, which can be used for a future balloon flight or any other Tours & Tickets SA activity
• Request a refund, which will be processed less a 20% admin fee (please allow up to 7 days for processing)

If the flight is not cancelled, but you choose to cancel, change your mind, or do not show up, a 100% cancellation fee applies.

Looking for more activities to do? Have a look through our Gauteng activities!

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Please note that the terms for this activity are as per the operator’s terms and conditions which differ from our general Terms & Conditions. 
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