Take an incredible balloon flight over the Savannah as you seek out lions, giraffes, and hundreds of other creatures. Experience this bountiful ecosystem from a unique aerial perspective as you explore the Pilanesberg National Park from above.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 4:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- The reception of your hotel or lodge
Experience
Highlights
- Take an incredible morning balloon flight over the National Park
- Admire the spectacular views of the landscape and wildlife below
- Keep your eyes peeked for rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffe, and more
- Enjoy round-trip transfer in an open safari vehicle from your hotel
- Eat a delicious English breakfast at a private lodge after the flight
Full description
After being collected in the early morning by a registered field guide, travel in an open safari vehicle from your respective hotels at Sun City Resort or lodges in Pilanesberg area to the Pilanesberg National Park. Day visitors can be collected from Bakubung Gate. The transfer through the park takes approximately 1 hour as the balloon launch site is situated in the center.
At the launch site, be met by the pilot and crew who will proceed to give a briefing. Climb into a 1.2m high basket and commence your unforgettable journey that lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Experience the finest way of viewing the wildlife of the Pilanesberg National Park including 'the big 5': lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros, and elephants.
On landing, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and orange juice to celebrate the flight. The field guide will then transport you back through the Pilanesberg National Park to a private lodge, where a full English breakfast will be served. Each guest will receive a first flight certificate signed by the Pilot. After breakfast, you will be transferred back to your hotel or lodge. The total duration of this activity is approximately 5 hours.
Includes
- Collection from your hotel at Sun City Resort or Lodges in Pilanesberg (excluding Black Rhino Lodge)
- 1-hour flight in a hot air balloon
- Sparkling wine and orange juice on landing
- Full English Breakfast at a Private Lodge
- Accommodation
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People under 3 ft 9 in (120 cm)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Camera
Not allowed
- Smoking
Know before you go
- For safety reasons, persons fewer than 1.2 meters tall are not permitted to fly
- This activity is extremely weather dependent and you will be contacted the day before departure to confirm the schedule
- Guests are required to be reasonably fit, as they are required to climb into a 1.2-meter high balloon basket and must be able to crouch down upon landing
- This is a shared flight with other tour guests
