Hot-Air Ballooning - South Africa

Hot Air Ballooning In South Africa!

Silence, altitude, and awe—experience South Africa’s wild beauty from the quiet cradle of a hot air balloon. There’s a certain hush that descends just before take off—the soft roar of the burners, the rustle of canvas filling with air, and then, silence. As the ground falls away, some of South Africa’s best sights unfurl beneath you, golden and glowing in the early light. Few adventures offer such serenity and scale all at once. Hot air ballooning is flight in its most poetic form, and in South Africa, it becomes something unforgettable.

From the rugged peaks of the Drakensberg to the wildlife-rich plains of the Pilanesberg, ballooning here gives you a front-row seat to the country’s immense and varied landscapes and wildlife. Drift past ancient rock formations, watch herds moving quietly below, and feel the thrill of being part of something far bigger than yourself.

In the Cape Winelands, the vineyards stretch in neat rows towards the horizon, topped by tendrils of morning mist. On a clear day, Table Mountain rises like a sentinel in the distance—a familiar shape made new by your elevated view. A balloon ride in our Northern Province might reward you with a glimpse of the rising ‘clouds’ from Augrabies Falls “place of great noise’ as the Khoi called it - marking where the Orange River suddenly plunges into a great constricting chasm of granite.

Whether you’re floating over fynbos, farmland, or volcanic hills, each flight offers a new perspective—on the landscape, and perhaps even on life itself. No windows, no engines—just open sky, crisp air, and a feeling of weightless wonder. This is sunrise South Africa from above, and it’s nothing short of extraordinary.