AirVentures Hot Air Ballooning
Three new balloons added to our fleet
AirVentures Hot Air Ballooning has added three new hot air balloons to it's fleet, all of which feature the latest technology enhancing the safety of the balloon ride experience. The balloons are all manufactured by Cameron Balloons in the United Kingdom. Cameron Balloons is the largest manufacturer of passenger-carrying balloons in the world and has held this achievement for several decades. With full approval and type certification by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, Cameron Balloons has been the choice of manufacturer for AirVentures since it's inception.
The additional hot air balloons bolster the flight offering of AirVentures, providing a comprehensive range of carrying capacities suitable for large groups, families, friends, and couples. We believe our diverse modern fleet, combined with an exceptional flight experience over the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, positions us well to be your primary choice of balloon operator.
2024 RATES
CLASSIC FLIGHT
The Classic Flight takes you through the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, offering an exclusive perspective as our balloons gracefully navigate through the Swartkops Mountain gorge. Drift along the Crocodile River, immersing yourself in the beauty of the natural surroundings, all while being enchanted by the mesmerizing spectacle of a sunrise casting its warm rays across the countryside.
Price per person
Group rates: from of 6 or more: R 2 900 per person.
SAFARI FLIGHT
Our Safari Flight is a one-of-a-kind adventure that provides guests with a unique and awe-inspiring perspective on the natural wonders of the Cradle of Humankind. Glide serenely above vast plains and witness a wide variety of wildlife below. From graceful giraffes to powerful rhinos, our hot air balloon offers an unparalleled vantage point to appreciate the rich biodiversity of the region.
Price per person
Group rates: from of 6 or more: R 3 070 per person.
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Our African Identity
Our primary balloon fleet was designed as a tribute to an African sunrise, with the warmth of the colour spectrum reflected in the use of reds, oranges and yellow. The intricate pattern used for the balloon "envelope" incorporates the geometric design of tribal artwork, and our baskets are woven in the traditional manner.
Khaki uniforms for ground crew and pilots, continue our safari theme, and our towing vehicles are well suited to traverse the African bush terrain. From our website, to our logo, from our flight confirmations, to our certificates, we focus on the detail that ensures we provide an experience that encompasses all that is great about Africa.
Beautiful Flying Areas
Cradle of Humankind (World Heritage Site):
We are the only balloon operator to launch our balloons centrally within the Cradle of Humankind, and to offer a full flight experience within the 53 000 hectare world heritage site. Proclaimed a world heritage site in 1998, this protected area is predominately made up of large private game reserves, it contains 13 fossil sites, and has over one third of all hominid fossil finds in the world. With minimal human impact, this area is a true wilderness gem to fly in.
Magaliesberg:
Renowned for ballooning, this picturesque area boasts a range of mountains that are almost a 100 times older than Everest , and are literally thousands of millions of years old. An area of significant South African and geological history, its vastness and beauty can only really be appreciated from the air. Like the Cape vulture that soars in the thermals around these mountains, a hot air balloon ride is un-paralleled in its ability to provide silent, 360 degree visibility.
Okavango Delta (World Heritage Site) - Botswana:
AirVentures is the sole licensed provider of hot air balloon safaris over the Okavango Delta, operating over the remote North Western region. We provide the opportunity for you to experience the epitome of a balloon safari, drifting over one of Africa's great wilderness destinations. A unique landscape flooded with water interspersed with winding channels, dotted with islands and surprisingly large expanses of woodland forests. This age old adventure explores the Okavango Delta in a completely unique way, offering a 360 degree panoramic view from tree top level to a thousand feet in the air.
Okavango Balloon Safaris
Seloko Plains (Chobe Region) – Botswana
The Seloko Plains is a vast concession in the the Chobe Region. Situated 45 minutes south of the town, Kasane, the Seloko Plains are an important wildlife corridor, extending from Zimbabwe to join up with, the Chobe National Park, and the Kasane Forest Reserve. A diverse habitat with large tracts of forest which open up into wide open grassland plains, the area offers a variety of wildlife species to be viewed from the hot air balloon.
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