Hot Air Balloon Rides in Johannesburg 5 options
Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Sparkling Wine BreakfastEarly morning hot air balloon flight over Magalies River Valley with sparkling wine breakfast. 4 hours, small groups, hotel pickup from Johannesburg area. Weather-dependent.Every day · 04:45 and 05:00 · Ages 16–90★ 4.89 (432)3h–4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 270per person
Cradle of Humankind Hot Air Balloon Safari: Flight Game ViewingHot air balloon safari over the Cradle of Humankind with live English guide, full breakfast at a 5-star lodge, and champagne celebration after your flight.Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 · All ages★ 4.87 (152)1hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 225per person
Cradle of Humankind Hot Air Balloon Flight Sunrise & ChampagneFloat over the Cradle of Humankind or Magaliesberg in a hot air balloon at treetop height, enjoying panoramic views, champagne breakfast, and a pilot's certificate.Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 · All ages★ 4.94 (111)1hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 203per person
Hot Air Balloon Flight Johannesburg: Magalies Valley SunriseRise before dawn in Johannesburg and float over Magalies Valley for an hour-long hot air balloon flight with sparkling wine breakfast included.Every day · 03:30 and 04:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7★ 5.00 (39)5hENfromUS$ 356per person
Hot Air Balloon Over Cradle of Humankind: 1-Hour FlightFloat above the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO site at dawn on a one-hour hot air balloon flight, complete with hotel pickup and a champagne breakfast.Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages4h–5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 473per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-28| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Sparkling Wine BreakfastOur pick | US$ 270 per person | 3h–4h | 4.89★ · 432 | Every day · 04:45 and 05:00 | English |
| Cradle of Humankind Hot Air Balloon Flight Sunrise & ChampagneBest value | US$ 203 per person | 1h | 4.94★ · 111 | Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 | English |
| Cradle of Humankind Hot Air Balloon Safari: Flight Game ViewingShortest | US$ 225 per person | 1h | 4.87★ · 152 | Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 | English |
| Hot Air Balloon Flight Johannesburg: Magalies Valley Sunrise | US$ 356 per person | 5h | 5.00★ · 39 | Every day · 03:30 and 04:00 | English |
| Hot Air Balloon Over Cradle of Humankind: 1-Hour Flight | US$ 473 per person | 4h–5h | — | Every day · 04:00 | English |
Hot Air Balloon Rides in Johannesburg at a glance
- Our pick: Johannesburg: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Sparkling Wine Breakfast, US$ 270 (3h–4h, 4.89★ · 432).
- Best value: Cradle of Humankind Hot Air Balloon Flight Sunrise & Champagne, US$ 203 (1h, 4.94★ · 111).
- Shortest: Cradle of Humankind Hot Air Balloon Safari: Flight Game Viewing, US$ 225 (1h, 4.87★ · 152).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 203–US$ 473 (median US$ 270). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 2 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly and 1 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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