Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a hot air balloon ride

 

Proposing to your partner can be both nerve wrecking and exhilarating at the same time. Besides the actual proposal, there are many things to think about before you put yourself out there and “pop the question.” One of these things would be the way in which you [...]

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Taking a Balloon Ride over a Game Farm

Lifting off a little past dawn and feeling the brisk morning air rushing over your face, is an excellent way to start our morning as you embark on one of the most exciting experiences of your life.
Hot air ballooning is one of the oldest forms of flight. This long heritage and closeness to nature that [...]

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Hot Air Balloon Safaris with Air to Air Africa

Balloon safari’s are one of the most popular and exciting ways to view wild game. The thrill of being so close to the wild animals is truly breathtaking and awe inspiring.
Air To Air Africa are able to launch their hot air balloons practically from anywhere which means that when the conditions are right, you can [...]

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A corporate gift that will give your client a lift

When Christmas rolls around in its speedy fashion, it’s the same story every year. What corporate gift are we giving to our valued clients this year? Bottles of wine are always a good idea. Maybe an expensive box of chocolates or a fancy bottle opener to compliment that bottle of wine you gave away last [...]

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Up, up and away this Father’s Day

He’s undoubtedly the most important man in your life. He’s seen you grow up and become who you are today. In the spirit of Father’s Day this June, it’s time to thank him for being such an important and meaningful person in your life. Above all it’s a time to thank him for just being [...]

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Affordable Air Adventures

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 [...]

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Hot Air Balloon Adventures

To experience the thrill and excitement of one of the oldest forms of flight, in an open hot air balloon, is an experience of an ultimate air adventure. Air to Air Africa’s hot air balloons take off just before the break of dawn daily (weather permitting), and as flight participants you are then able to [...]

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Launching a Hot Air Balloon

What you don’t know about hot air balloon rides is the amount of work that is involved in launching a hot air balloon. As with flying a hot air balloon, skill, patience and experience is needed. Air to Air Africa has the unique ability of being able to launch a hot air balloon anywhere in South [...]

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Flying a Hot Air Balloon

Being a hot air balloon pilot takes some skill. Although the controls look simple enough, flying a hot air balloon can be a very tricky procedure. Depending on the weather and the passengers involved in the flight, the pilot needs to take a lot of factors into account.
To lift the hot air balloon, the [...]

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What to see on an Air to Air Africa Hot Air Balloon Flight

Hot air ballooning is becoming a sought after activity in South Africa. With our beautiful countryside there is so much to see, and what better way than from a birds eye view in one of the oldest forms of flight known to man.
Air to Air Africa is a Licensed Non Scheduled Airline and therefore [...]

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The Experience of your First Balloon Flight

Air Balloon History
The Montgolfier Brothers launched the first passengers in a hot air balloon on 19 September 1783 in Versailes. Little has changed since then with hot air balloon companies all round the world still practicing the old traditions of ballooning.
Eddie Jacobs started Air to Air Africa as a commercial hot air balloon operation in [...]

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Air to Air Editorial by Sheree Jacobs

The first time man defied the laws of gravity in a hot air balloon was in 1783. From this time on it has been one of the adventure activities on many peoples must do list. This simple form of flight has not changed much in all this time. Air to Air fly 3 commercial balloons. [...]

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