Bill Harrops "Original" Balloon Safaris - Magalies River Valley Balloon Safari + Buffet Breakfast, Coffee/Tea & Sparkling Wine!

"Boasting some of the best ballooning weather in the world"!

  • Bill Harrops "Original" Balloon Safaris!
    • Enjoy a 60 minute Magalies River Valley Scenic Balloon Safari!
  • Valid for flights flown from 1 Nov 24 - 31 Oct 25!
  • TO BOOK:  Contact [email protected] We will need to know the followingFULL NAME + WEIGHT of each passenger + Cell number
  • Includes:
    • FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE/TEA SERVED before sunrise, whilst the crew prepare the balloons for flight
    • FLIGHT DURATION: Approximately one hour (dependant on conditions)
    • SPARKLING WINE: Served on landing, then Mini-Bus Transfer from the landing site to our Clubhouse Pavilion (base)
    • BUFFET BREAKFAST, overlooking the Magalies Mountains and presentation of
    • "CITATIONS FOR BRAVERY" at our Launch Site Bas
  • DAILY SCHEDULE: (Meeting Times at SKEERPOORT Balloon Field): Magalies River Valley near Hartebeespoort Dam, 70 Km northwest of Johannesburg.
  • January & November & December @ 04h45
  • February & October (16th - 31st) @ 05h00
  • March (1st – 15th) & October (1st - 15th) @ 05h15
  • March (16th – 31st) & September (16th - 30th) @ 05h30
  • April & September (1st - 15th) @ 05h45
  • May & August @ 06h00
  • June & July @ 06h15
  • The above meeting times are approximate and will be confirmed once you have made a reservation

Code / PLU: Bill Harrops 1Nov24-31Oct25
  • Bill Harrops "Original" Balloon Safaris!
  • Valid for flights flown from 1 Nov 24 - 31 Oct 25!
  • TO BOOK:  [email protected] We will need to know the following: FULL NAME + AGE + WEIGHT of each passenger + Cell number
  • TERMS & CONDITIONS:
  • If the flight is cancelled due to bad weather or for safety reasons you can re-book with Flook Travel Desk. Passenger names cannot be changed for flights that are cancelled due to bad weather for safety reasons.
  • Frequency: Every day provided we have 4 passengers & good weather  
  • Flight Departure Point: Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safaris Skeerpoort , Magalies River Valley
  • TOUR DURATION: the flight will last about an hour. The total duration of the morning activities is about 3 to 4 hours.
  • Distance from Sandton: 45 kilometers north-west of Johannesburg’s Northern suburbs 60 min drive 
  • Meeting Time: Just prior to sun-rise ; sunrise time to be confirmed at time of booking
  • Fitness:
    • Participants must be nimble enough to climb in and out of the 1350mm high basket without assistance from anyone else, be able to jump unassisted from a height of 60cm and stand for the duration of the flight – (approx. one hour unless stated otherwise).
  • No animals, pets, birds, are allowed on company property, vehicles and balloons except bonafide trained guide dogs.
  • Unless otherwise stated, a minimum of 2 Full Fare Paying Passengers is required to justify a Flight Departure 
  • CANCELLATION POLICY
  • No-show policy:
  • Guests who arrive late will be regarded as “No show”. No out right cancellations accepted by Bill Harrops. 
  • Right of admission reserved
  • Price advertised per person, sharing with other passengers
  • Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris Terms & Conditions Apply
  • E&OE