If you’re looking for a stunning tour of Mpumalanga’s gorgeous landscape, this offer takes you to new heights. Hot air ballooning gives you views of lush canyons, cascading waterfalls, and the unmissable Kruger National Park in the distance.
Highlights
- Hot air balloon flight
- Views of the Panorama Route
- Views of waterfalls
- Animal and bird sightings
Know before you book
- Unsuitable for people unable to stand unassisted
- Unsuitable for young children
- Depends on safe weather conditions
- Need own transport to the take-off site on the R536
The gorgeous province of Mpumalanga is in the top corner of South Africa and is home to half of the Kruger National Park. With its misty valleys, mountainous sideburns and amazing forests, Mpumalanga truly is SA’s Paradise Province. Hot air balloon rides in Mpumalanga are the absolute best way to see the area.
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Hazyview Hot Air Balloon Prices 2025
If you’re looking to go on a hot air balloon in Mpumalanga, prices start at around $174 (R3,150). These scenic flights can cost as much as $344 (R6,230), depending on what’s included.
View the best Hot Air Balloon Mpumalanga prices below:
Ballooning in Hazyview
One of the best ways to get a good view of Mpumalanga’s many attractions is from the air. Hot air rides are a great option for your trip to the province. Ballooning is a memorable experience that offers you a 720-degree look at breathtaking landscapes.
Most flights are an hour long and depart from just outside of Hazyview. This little town is one of Mpumalanga’s finest, as it is the gateway to Kruger and there are many exciting things to do in Hazyview, including an adrenaline rush with the Hazyview Skyway Trails.
You can also stay in nearby Sabie, which is the waterfall capital of SA, including the famous Mac Mac Falls. The town sits in the middle of one of the largest man-made forests in the world, and the Panorama Route is just next door.
Best Time to Go Hot Air Ballooning in Mpumalanga
Arguably the best time to go hot air ballooning in Mpumalanga is at sunrise. This is when the sky lights up in a dazzling array of colours.
As for the month, the spring months from August to October are a great time to go. Not only are there fewer tourists, so you can soak up the sounds of the wild, but the weather is pleasant, and there’s a lower chance of being rained out.
Top Tip: This is also the best time to do the Big Swing in Graskop.
A View From The Top
The balloon will take flight early in the morning, before the earth heats up, and is very dependent on good weather.
After taking off, you will journey along the Panorama Route of the Sabie River Valley with views of Kruger National Park in the distance. This route will give you unbelievable views of some of Mpumalanga’s most amazing sights. You will be able to see the Blyde River Canyon, which is the third-largest canyon in the world, and look through God’s Window, which sits on the Mpumalanga Drakensberg Escarpment.
The pilot usually flies fairly low to guarantee the best possible view of the landscape and animals. You may be able to spot a huge range of animals, including:
- Klipspringer
- Dassies
- Grey Rhebuck
- Oribi
- Bushbuck (which usually gather on the riverbanks).
Mpumalanga’s wide landscape is also home to every species of South Africa’s primates, including Vervet monkeys, Chacma baboons, greater and lesser bushbabies, and the Samango monkey. Birds are in no short supply either, and you may be able to spot the three species of loerie that live in SA.
Following your balloon ride, you are given breakfast with the pilot at a nearby resort, where you can toast the memories of your trip.
You can also experience this stunning landscape on foot with a tour of the Panorama Route. There is also a spectacular cruise along Blyde River with a tour of the valley.
Flying in a hot air balloon is an idyllic experience straight out of a picture book. Ballooning offers you the best seat in the house as you admire the natural wonders on offer in this stunning province.
Hot Air Balloon Nelspruit & Hazyview | Top Offers
Just so you know what to expect, let’s have a quick look at the top ballooning tours on offer in Mpumalanga And Magaliesburg.
Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari
Get ready to explore the bountiful ecosystem of Pilanesberg National Park from above. Starting at Sun City, you’ll be taken to the center of the Pilanesberg National Park, where your aerial chariot awaits.
Throughout your hour-long flight, you’ll have the chance to spot the Big 5. You’ll be able to see these majestic creatures from the sky, a view we know all too well from nature documentaries, but it’s something rarely experienced in person.
- Hotel collections
- 1-hour hot air balloon flight
- Sparkling wine or orange juice on landing
- Full English breakfast at a private lodge
- Accommodation
- Gratuities
Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg
If you want to glide over the famous Cradle of Humankind, then this hot air balloon safari is made for you. Starting at Bill Harrop’s launch site near Hartbeespoort Dam, you’ll enjoy an adrenaline-filled adventure through the sky.
Hartbeespoort is also a short 36-minute drive from The Jacaranda City, making a hot air balloon ride one of the best things to do in Pretoria. Add the fact this early morning flight includes a delightful breakfast, and you’ll soon see there’s no better way to start your day in South Africa.
- 1-hour hot air balloon flight
- Full buffet breakfast
- Sparkling wine or orange juice
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Specification: Hot Air Balloon Hazyview Price | Best Tours in Mpumalanga
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Balloon flight: A must do activity. Excellent pilot and a tremendous experience. Night drive/safari: Got to see 10 lions on a kill. Very god guide and driver. Came very close to a lot of animals.