DISCOVER BALLOONING
Hot Air Ballooning
in Hartbeespoort & Dam, Eastern Region,
North West, South Africa
Discover Ballooning welcomes you to the exciting world of Hot Air Ballooning.
We offer an unforgettable adventure while you experience total peace and
tranquillity over some of the most splendid scenery our country has to offer,
with nothing to disturb the peace but the occasional hiss of the burners above
you. Hot Air Ballooning creates memories, memories are forever.
Discover Ballooning is an upcoming company offering Hot Air Balloon flights over
Hartbeespoort Dam. We are proud to operate from the most scenic launch site in
the country, with most of our flights going directly over the dam.
The Discover Ballooning Team is passionate about Hot Air Ballooning, and
dedicated to making the experience available to fellow South African’s and
international guests alike at an affordable rate, not compromising on quality.
The Ballooning Experience:
Passengers can enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows or tea and coffee while the
crew prepares the Hot Air Balloon for inflation. Feel free to totally immerse
yourself in the experience and get involved in the inflation process and safety
checks under the guidance of one of the crew members. You are sure to learn some
amazing ballooning facts in the process. After the safety briefing from the
pilot we have "ift off" and the flight generally lasts about an hour, depending
on the winds and available landing spots. You will float aimlessly above the
earth and go wherever the wind decides to take you, which makes each flight a
totally unique experience. You can expect a perfect all round view of the
Harties area, Magalies Ridge and Valley, and if the skies are clear enough, the
pilot will point out Pretoria and Johannesburg. During any good flight, the
pilot will gain altitude for incredible views, skim a few tree tops during
contour flying, and when brave enough attempt a "splash 'n dash". You can expect
one of two types of landings. The first being a very gentle touchdown, hardly
noticing that you have landed, the second being a slightly faster landing where
you can expect the basket to possibly drag along the ground for a few metres
before coming to a stop. Both are perfectly normal, and depend on the prevailing
winds at the time of landing. The retrieval crew will track the balloon from the
ground, and be ready to greet you on landing with a traditional champagne toast
and cold beverages. When ready you will be transported back to the launch site
for a healthy to hearty breakfast, after which you will be presented with a
certificate of achievement.
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