Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris

Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris

Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
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Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safaris. If you're going to do it, do it in unassailable style. It's sunrise. The silence is only punctuated by the occasional blast of the powerful burners and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath. The thrill is indescribable. Picture yourselves sipping champagne as you hover gently above the tree tops, or soar high above the mountain peaks. After landing, savour a delectable champagne breakfast at our well established, traditionally exquisite and beautifully appointed Clubhouse Pavilion and Restaurant where you will be filled with the warmest of memories. Check for special Group Rates and Occasional Specials
Magaliesburg, South Africa

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John M
Gaborone, Botswana9 contributions
Our Captain Nick was a great character and a super pilot. The whole experience was superbly organised, Nick kept us informed and amused for the whole hour and we had a superb champagne breakfast back at base All in all a 5 star first flight for all 4 of us and my 80 year old Aunty has ticked another on her bucket list. We'll worth getting up at 3am for! Thanks to all at Bill Harrops!
Written 4 October 2023
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Nadia T
Thank you for your review.
Written 9 October 2023
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Tsungai M
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Couples
My husband and I booked, last year October to go hot air ballooning and due to the bad weather, the trip was cancelled. We were informed that the trip would be valid for up to one year. As we were coming from Zimbabwe, we planned to come this September and made our re-booking well in advance.

Now, when we arrived in SA, the office sent an email clearly stating 6.30 am as the time of departure, so we arrived as per instructed, and we tried to call the office numerous times with no answer. When we eventually got through to the office, they informed us that our trip had been cancelled and that they tried to get ahold of us to no avail (which was understandable due to our own oversight). However, the lady who we spoke to was extremely rude and condescending (i think it was either Darlene or Nancy). She spoke to my husband as if he was a 7 year old who lacked comprehension skills, continuously repeating '' did you read the email?''.

Our trip was postponed to the next day and when we contacted the office again for the itinerary they stated that it had been sent via email, when i informed them that we had not received any email, the lady sent the email and wrote in all caps 'resend' but in actual fact, she had not sent the email to us but had forwarded the email to the her other counterpart. As such, i would've expected a little bit more courtesy, than sheer annoyance. Our trip was then cancelled again due to poor weather. Ultimately our trip was cancelled three times, one cannot help but ask, was it truly due to weather or was it some form of racial profiling.

If indeed the trips were due to bad weather, i cannot stand for the patronizing and condescending tone and treatment from the establishment. Given we flew all the way from Zimbabwe for this trip. It left am extremely sour taste in my mouth and i would not recommend anyone use Bill Harrop's. If i could give 0 rating, i truly would.
Written 19 September 2023
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Nadia T
Good day Tinashe, Thank you for your review. We will address the matter internally.
Written 19 September 2023
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NHGolfer
Amherst, NH36 contributions
What an experience. Very well organized. Felt safe the whole time. Great views. The breakfast afterwards was excellent. Tracy was a great pilot
Written 15 September 2023
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Nadia T
Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are happy that you had a wonderful experience.
Written 19 September 2023
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Brittany P
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I did an amazing balloon ride with Bill Harrop’s this morning. They were so accommodating, informative, and fun. The breakfast and staff were amazing as well.
Written 17 August 2023
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Nadia T
We love to have FUN! Thank you for your review.
Written 19 September 2023
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carolinejh1
Suffolk, UK24 contributions
Fabulous experience from start to finish. Quick communication, superbly hosted and amazing flight. The gentleness of floating up through the inversion layer and seeing the mountains, countryside and dam was very special. The Jo’burg skyline peeped at us too! Captain Eugene and his team are very accomplished. Can’t recommend this enough, and the breakfast back at the base was heaps better than our 5* hotel in Jo’burg. Thanks folks - very special experience.
Written 19 July 2023
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Nadia T
We pride ourselves on our quick response and assistance of clients. Thank you for your review.
Written 19 September 2023
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Skip D
Atlanta, GA240 contributions
May 2023
Our family of four just did the Sunrise Ballon Safari with Bill Harrop's. I must say I was very impressed with every aspect of the experience. They were very organized and provided a very special experience for our family. We were greeted early morning with hot coffee and hot chocolate. Watching the balloons inflate was fascinating. The flight was indescribably beautiful and our pilot was experienced, confident, and insightful. We had never done anything like this and we had such a great time. The breakfast afterward was hardy and really great! Can't recommend this enough!
Written 3 June 2023
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Nadia T
Let's hope you will do many more adventures as a family. Thank you for choosing us on this adventure.
Written 19 September 2023
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Diane B
20 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
This was the highlight of our whole trip. An adventure we will never forget. It was so amazing and definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. It was so enjoyable from beginning to end with the sunrise takeoff and the 1 1/2 hour flight time -it was calm and quiet and such a surreal experience. No words can express how amazing it was. The landing was gentle and then we did a celebratory toast with mimosas in the farm field where we landed. We then went back to the lodge for the most amazing breakfast buffet ever. Our pilot Felicity was just incredible -loved her and her knowledge and expertise. Would do this again-loved it !🎈❤️🌅
Written 17 May 2023
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Nadia T
Thank you for joining us. We are elated you had a pleasant experience with Pilot Felicity.
Written 19 September 2023
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Lindsay V
3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
If this is on your bucket list to get the best experience, use this company. Their attention to detail, adding the best value they can to make it unforgettable is unsurpassed. It was my birthday treat from my partner and the air ticket , warm welcome with coffee the preparation and training for the landing the ride and super skilled and humorous pilot plus amazing breakfast and certificate ceremony made it a memory of a lifetime. I even got a sizeable voucher to spend in their delightful shop as a birthday present. Thank you all at Bill Harrop, your team work is inspiring.
Written 11 May 2023
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Nadia T
Many happy wishes - thank you for sharing your birthday celebration with us. Thank you for the review.
Written 19 September 2023
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Carol B
Paris, France14 contributions
This was an amazing experience! The ballon ride was fabulous and Eugene was a very talented captain.
The breakfast that was served afterwards was delicious, and the staff was very efficient and friendly.
I highly recommend this experience!
Written 20 April 2023
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Nadia T
Thank you for your review! Hope to see you back again.
Written 19 September 2023
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Jeanette F
1 contribution
Mar 2023
To be afraid of heights and partake in such an adventure was miraculous in itself. Words cannot describe the joy
! Captain Nik Duffield put us all at ease with his professional demeanor, vast knowledge and witty sense of humor!
Upon our arrival(at 0530) tea, coffee , hot chocolate and biscuits were served,may I add the cups were preheated! The champagne breakfast was delicious and abundant. Made to order eggs, hash browns, bacon, a toast attendant ,yogurt fresh fruit and juices. Again, the plates were heated! To complete this incredible experience, we all received personalized certificates commendations as to our accomplishments ☺️
I give you 5 stars plus across the board!!!!
Written 21 March 2023
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Nadia T
Thank you! We give YOU 5 start for this amazing review. Thank you for the kind words.
Written 19 September 2023
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