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Experience our unique Hot Air Balloon Safari! As the only Hot
Air Balloon operation in South Africa to launch from within a National
Park, we offer a truly unique flying experience.
Guests are collected at their hotel and taken through the park to
rendezvous with the balloon crew.
Instead of heading out to a breakfast venue guests now enjoy breakfast
appetizers in the bush with their champagne. This will then be followed
by a mini-game drive back to their departure point. What a way to end
this breathtaking experience. Flights are early in the morning and you
will need to allow for approximately 5 hours for the full experience.
Rates
Duration:
+/- 5 hours in total
Rates:
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025
| HOT
AIR BALLOON SAFARIS (departure from hotels at Sun City
Resort, Manyane
Resort,) (Ivory Tree Lodge,Tshukudu Lodge, Shepherds Tree Lodge, Kwa-Maritane & Bakugung Lodge) |
International Guests |
South African |
| Hot Air Balloon Safari (1 hour flight) | R6 300 | R5 670 |
| (per child u/16) | R6 250 | R5 620 |
| Hot Air Balloon Safari (30 minute flight) | R4 725 | R4 250 |
| (per child u/16) | R4 675 | R4 200 |
| Hot Air Balloon Safari Following guest not flying | R 945 | R 850 |
| (per child u/16) | R 895 | R800 |
| Hot Air Balloon EXCLUSIVE USE ** 1 hour flights 5 hrs (1 hr flight) | International Guests |
South African |
| **(Couples) on availability of outsourced balloon Min-Max 1-2 pax | R25 200 | R22 680 |
| **4 man basket - minimum weight required (on availability of outsourced balloon) Min-Max 3-4 pax | R31 500 | R28 350 |
| **8 man basket - minimum weight required Min-Max 4-8 pax | R47 775 | R42 990 |
| **12 man basket - minimum weight required Min-Max 8-12 pax | R73 395 | R66 055 |
Please note:Flights are subject to weather and a minimum
number of guests are required to conduct a flight. Passengers are
required to be taller than 1.2 meters.
Activity
Description
Join us on a once in a lifetime experience! We have Hot Air Balloon
Safaris launching from the centre of Pilanesberg National Park.
Guests are collected early morning by a registered field guide, in an
open safari vehicle from their respective hotels at Sun City Resort or
lodges in Pilanesberg area. Day visitors can be collected from Bakubung
Gate. The transfer through the park takes approximately an hour as the
balloon launch site is situated in the center of the Pilanesberg
National Park. At the launch site the guests will be met by the pilot
and crew, who will proceed to give a briefing. Guests will then embark
in a 1,2 metre high basket and commence on an unforgettable experience
that lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour. This will undoubtedly
be the finest way of viewing the inhabitants of the Pilanesberg
National Park. On landing, guests will be served with sparkling wine
and orange juice in celebration of the flight. The field guide will
then convey the guests through the Pilanesberg National Park to a
private lodge, where a full English breakfast will be enjoyed. Each
guest will receive a first flight certificate signed by the Pilot. On
completion of breakfast, guests will be returned to their respective
hotels. The total duration of this activity is approximately
±5 hours.
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE! This activity is extremely weather
dependent and a minimum of 4 people are required for the flight to take
place. It is advisable that guests book 2 or 3 consecutive mornings as
a back up plan.
Arrangements
Duration 6
hours
When Seven
days a week, year round, subject to availability and weather. Closed on
New Years Day 01 January.
Where Sun
City Resort & Pilanesberg area
WeatherThis
activity is extremely weather dependent.
What to Wear
Warm outdoor clothing, neutral colors & comfortable walking
shoes. The early morning transfer into the park is cold year round,
therefore please bring jacket/jersey. In winter (May-Aug) beanies/scarf
& gloves also recommended.
Things to Bring
Camera and a set of binoculars.
Guests or Spectators
Guests wanting to follow only (not fly) can be accommodated on request.
"Following guests" can only be booked with our office and must be
booked at least 48 hours prior. The "following rate" is available on
request and is inclusive of the Game Drive and breakfast at the lodge.
Requirements
Minimum Age
7 years
Minimum Height
0.0 m
Maximum Height
0.0 m
Fitness Level
Average
Qualifications Not
Applicable
Maximum Weight
0.0 kg
Certification
None Required
Experience Level
No Experience Requirement
Inclusions and
Exclusions
Inclusions
1-hour flight in a Hot Air Balloon in the Pilanesberg National Park,
sparkling wine, orange juice and breakfast canapes.
Exclusions
Minimum of 4 people is required for the flight to take place.
Notes
This activity is extremely weather dependent and a minimum of 4 people
are required to fly. It is advisable that guests book 2 or 3
consecutive mornings as a back up plan.
Exact departure time will only be confirmed by the Gametrackers Tour
Coordinator directly with guests, the evening before the flight between
17h30 and 18h00.
Please note that there is an age restriction of 7 years for this
activity. Guests are to be reasonably fit, as they are required to
climb into a 1.2-metre high balloon basket and be able to crouch down
on their haunches on landing. Due to safety reasons, pregnant women are
not able to do this activity.
The balloon reservation form must be completed at least 48 hours prior
to the flight booked..
| Payment
& Cancellation * Full payment is required 7 days prior to the first activity booked. * All changes must be in writing & all amendments must be received at least 7 days before the activity takes place. Should we not receive any amendments in writing; the total confirmed pax will be charged. * A 100% cancellation fee will apply should a cancellation or amendment be made within 7 days of the first activity booked. * Mankwe Gametrackers Management reserves the right to cancel any transfer or activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a management cancellation a full refund will be given on the amounts paid. Indemnity * All pax are required to sign an indemnity form for all transfers and activities they are participating in prior to departure of the activity. * The indemnity form must be signed by a Parent/Legal guardian for children under 18 years. * Any unaccompanied child under 18 requires the indemnity to be signed by a parent/legal guardian prior to the activity. Children * Children are classified as a pax therefore on certain activities the full rate will apply to them * The following age/height limits apply: * Hot Air Balloon Safari – need to be taller than 1.2m * Quad Biking - Under 8 years can be lifted by an adult – no under 5 years |
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