Safari Flight
Overview
Available languages
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.
Options
January - February
Balloon Flight
November - December
Balloon Flight
August
Balloon Flight
June - July
Balloon Flight
March
Balloon Flight
October
Balloon Flight
April
Balloon Flight
September
Balloon Flight
Reviews
118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do activity!
Maika T,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience! I considered this a must do activity if you are in Joburg or its surrounding area. The other commenters didn’t disappoint, the flight was amazing, the pilots were so nice and informative and the VIEWS!! So beautiful, from start to finish. The breakfast at the lodge was delicious. It’s rather cold in the morning so I would suggest that you dress appropriately. I would do this activity again!
Allround amazing. We had...
Stephanie G,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Allround amazing. We had a very experienced pilot, who also explained the dynamics of the wind that allows ballooning, in a humourous way, while we could gaze at the views and enjoy wonderous animal spotting. Thank you Marc!
Birthday bucket list experience
Paul C,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a truly bucket list experience for my birthday in the sky. Pilots were so warm and welcoming and explained everything about the flight before during and great history of ballooning , champagne toast after the flight. Flight was stunning at sunset took so many photos and videos from start to finish. Safe and extremely enjoyable, highly recommend it to anyone.
What an awesome...
Jane T,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an awesome experience , we had sooo much fun , I really enjoyed and the view it was out of this world
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.
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