Flying at a height of anything from just above tree-top level several thousand feet, at a graceful speed and controlled only by the wind and the hot air in the balloon above you, is to experience freedom in the air.

A Bit of Air Balloon History

The oldest form known to mankind, hot air balloon adventures are still amazingly the most affordable air adventures currently available.

The first manned hot air balloon flight was made by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier François Laurent d’Arlandes on 21 November 1783 in a balloon built by the Montgolfier brothers.

Today’s hot air balloons are made up of a envelope and a gondola or wicker basket. The envelope is capable of containing heated air. Suspended beneath the envelope is a gondola or wicker basket which carries passengers and usually an open flame heat source in the form of propane burners.

Air to Air Africa Operators

Air to Air Africa hot air balloon operators are based in the Cradle of Humankind, close to Lanseria airport. The area is also home to a number of game and nature reserves. An exact location is chosen beforehand by our experienced pilot, depending on the current weather conditions and wind patterns. Due to this we always meet with our passengers at a prior arranged venue and transport you to the launch

We fly daily at sunrise, weather permitting. The timetable of our daily flights throughout the year are available here >>

Due to the proximity of the game to the hot air balloon during the sunrise flights, is it commonplace to see herds of wildlife moving in the bushveld and open land directly below. This freedom and closeness to nature is an experience that cannot be matched by any other air adventure.

For large groups we can fly from a site of your choice, if we perceive it to be suitable. For bookings or more information click here >>

In comparison to helicopter flips which only last 20-30 minutes, most hot air balloon flights are about one hour, depending on weather conditions. Large groups requiring two flights are about 40-45 minutes.

Air to Air Africa currently operate 3 large hot air balloons designed for the comfort and safety of our passengers. Each of these balloons can carry between 4 and 16 passangers per hot air balloon flight.

For more information on our hot air balloon adventure pricing options contact us on +27 84 602 3491 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting or click here >>

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