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 meets with Civil Aviation laws and regulations. We fly as sunrise daily from the banks of Lake Heritage on the grounds of in the Cradle of Humankind approximately 35km north west of Johannesburg, close to Lanseria Airport. For groups of 8 or more, we can arrange hot air balloon flights from anywhere in South Africa if at all suitable.

The hot air balloon flight experience

Hot Air Balloons is the only for of aviation that moves with the wind. For this reason where you will go what you will see and when you will land differs with every flight

Balloons need cool stable conditions in order to operate safely and the period at sunrise is the most suitable. Thermal activity begins approximately two hours after sunrise as the air begins to become unstable and the upper winds come down to the ground. For this reason flights begin at sunrise and last approximately an hour.

What can be seen on a balloon flight

Air to Air Africa is situated in the Cradle of Humankind a World Heritage Site which includes game and Nature Reserves and the Crocodile River. This allows for excellent panoramic game viewing as the balloon floats just above ground, over rivers and waterfalls you may get to pick a leaf from the tops of trees. The less wind the lower the hot air balloon can go.

As you float majestically above the ground, passengers are awarded an uninterrupted view of the landscape below. The sunrise and the spreading light extending over the horizon as you look down from above is a magnificent sight to behold.

At the end of the flight the basket will begin to drift gently down to the ground below. The pilot may warn passengers to get down in the basket as instructed prior to take off as the balloon basket may bounce a few times before it comes to a complete stop. The ground team will meet you on landing to secure the basket and pack up the envelope. The pilot will offer the traditional toast of Sparkling wine and/ or orange juice. You will then be transported to the base for breakfast, and awarded you wit a commemorative certificate.

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