Safari Flight
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Our Safari Flight takes the Classic flight beyond traditional boundaries, and is the ultimate in game viewing experiences. The flight launches from the heart of The Game Reserve and usually covers a large portion of the Reserve before moving into the surrounding game reserves.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests with any medical conditions, that they feel AirVentures should be made aware of, accept the responsibility to advise us accordingly.
All passengers must be able to stand for the duration of the flight, and must be able to enter and exit the basket.
To conform with the industry accepted practice, we consider it unsafe to fly when pregnant.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under the age of 7 years are not permitted to fly.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Operates all year round, please dress appropriately. Flat shoes are recommended
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Arrival at launch site for the balloon inflation
Full buffet breakfast at the 5 Star Lodge
Keeping with Tradition, the flight is celebrated with sparkling wine and orange juice
Meet at 5 Star Lodge
Entire experience approx. 4 hrs.
Flight of approximately 1 hour
Certificates presented by the pilot
Tea & Coffee served
Accommodation.
This can be booked on request - Balloon & Accommodation packages are available)
We require a minimum of 4 passengers to confirm a flight on-board one of our larger passenger balloons. There are two alternatives available, we can provisionally book you onto the date then try to confirm another 2 passengers to fly with you or we can move your flight to the next suitable date.
What To Expect
Our Balloon Safaris take place over several Game Reserves within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Rolling hills, large open grasslands scattered with plains game, and winding rivers, together lay the setting for a diverse array of wildlife sightings from the hot air balloon. Our air balloon rides over the Reserves of the Cradle of Humankind, home to four of the Big Five, have a good chance of spotting these iconic animals of Africa. Drifting gently with the winds of the morning our balloon safaris offer guests unique game viewing and photographic opportunities, making for a very memorable experience. Our meeting point is conveniently located at a luxury lodge within the Cradle of Humankind, and is an approx. 30 min drive from Joburg and 40min drive from Pretoria.
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January - February
Balloon Flight
November - December
Balloon Flight
August
Balloon Flight
March
Balloon Flight
June - July
Balloon Flight
October
Balloon Flight
April
Balloon Flight
September
Balloon Flight
Reviews
107 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful way to spend a morning!
Lori C,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dress warmly and in layers! It is cold in the morning! The balloon ride was beautiful and we saw a lot of wildlife. Breakfast was abundant and delicious. This activity is well worth it if you have the time and transport. I hired a driver through Viator who picked me up from my hotel and returned me there afterwards.
Safari means journey
Jane S,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience. Very professional. Felt safe and the views were spectacular. Saw a number of animals, too.
Amazing
Nkechi O,
Mar 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was such an amazing experience…everything went smoothly from the beginning to the end. Well done to the whole team from out host Mario, to the pilot Andries and the guys behind the scenes Mr Jacob and co. One of the best tours iv had !
Full of surprises!
Charlene L,
Feb 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was amazing! Don’t expect to see the Big 5 on this adventure but the view and sunrise is spectacular! You won’t be disappointed. The mimosa celebration with flight bravery acknowledgment and the white cloth breakfast were very nice touches. It was an adventure I will never forget. Thank you!
Breathtaking Adventure....Worth the investment!
Walter K,
Dec 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00A very well-organized excursion to start off your day. The flight was smooth and safe, and all aspects of the experience were conducted by highly professional coordinators, pilots, and ground handlers. The calmness of the morning sunrise combined with the silence of lighter than air flight provides a very special perspective of South Africa near JNB.
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