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DT 05 – Bill Harrop Balloon Safari
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Introduction
If you're going to do it
- do it in unassailable style
It's sunrise. The silence of flight is
punctuated only by the occasional blast of the powerful
burners and the faint call of a bird or animal far
beneath. The thrill is indescribable.
You're sipping fine champagne while
hovering gently above the tree tops of the beautiful
Magalies River Valley, or drifting majestically high above
the Magaliesberg range, just 45 km north of Johannesburg's
northern suburbs, a region boasting some of the best
ballooning weather in the world. The exceptional peace of
this unique and almost supernatural view of the world will
forever remain as a truly cherished memory.
Tourist Attractions
The Bill Harrop Balloon Safari will visit the following tourist
attractions:
- Bill Harrop Balloon Safaris
- Lion Park
Time of Year
Proposed Itinerary
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A
free lance
tour & safari guide from Explore Africa, will
meet clients at their Guesthouse.
Clients will be transported for the day in a small luxury bus
with all the relevant transport permits. Have you ever flown in a
balloon? What an amazing experience – the roaring of the burner as
you take off on a pre-dawn flight, the silence while soaring high
above the ground, but low enough so that you can see everything –
getting a real “bird’s eye view” of the landscape below. This
is what this balloon safari is all about. The flight will last about
one hour and the total duration of the tour from check-in to
departure for you next destination is about 3 to 5 hours (depending
whether one wants to hurry or relax after the fight) plus transport
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We
will leave very early (± 04:00 – 05:00) and drive
in the direction of the Hartbeespoortdam
and the
surrounding Magaliesberg
mountain range.
Bill
Harrop’s “Origional” Balloon Safaris
is
a family business run by Bill Harrop, his wife Mary, son Sam and
daughter Sarah working in partnership with over 60 full time, part
time, contract and casual staff. Hot coffee, tea and biscuits will
be served as guests check in at the newly built, well appointed
Clubhouse Pavilion at sunrise while flight numbers are assigned and
tickets is validated. Scenic flights depart at sunrise from the
Pavilion and Restaurant in the
Magalies
River
Valley
bordering
Gauteng
and
North West
Province
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Only
qualified and experienced professional pilots will be entertaining
you to one of the most memorably enjoyable experiences of your life.
Warm
clothing should be worn for the chilly early morning but it should
be "peel-able" because the sun, excitement and probably
the champagne will soon warm you. Comfortable shoes (no high heels
or open sandals) is recommended, and if you are tall or a little
thin on top (like Bill Harrop himself), wear a hat.
And
as Bill
Harrop said
it himself: “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
treetops, or soar high above the mountain peaks.
After
landing, savour a delectable champagne breakfast at our new,
traditionally exquisite and beautifully appointed Clubhouse Pavilion
and Restaurant where you will be filled with the warmest of
memories.”
(photos
provided by Bill Harrop's "Origional" Balloon Safaris)
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From
here we will drive a short distance to our next venue at the Lion
Park where you will have the opportunity to go on a guided
drive to see and learn more about the wildlife indigenous to
Africa
. A trip on a safari vehicle with a trained guide will take you into
the bushveld where you will see various antelope species, hyena,
cheetah and our four lion prides, while learning interesting and
amazing facts about the wildlife indigenous to
Africa
.
You
can also take a walk through a fascinating world of Cubs and view
various animal species. Here you will have the unique opportunity to
play with the lion cubs and to learn about lions from the
well-trained guides. Wonderful photo opportunities will capture this
rare experience forever. Don’t miss out on this close encounter
with these beautiful animals. The feeding platform will also allow
you to touch and feed the giraffes at eye level providing guests
with a truly magnificent experience.
With
this our tour ends and we will return for
Pretoria
and to your Guesthouse.
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Cost per person
2
Pax
R 4 500-00 per person
( US$ 544.00
/ € 390.00 )
3
Pax
R 4 250-00 per person
( US$ 514.00
/ € 368.00 )
4
Pax
R 4 120-00 per person
( US$ 498.00
/ € 357.00 )
5
Pax
R 4 040-00 per person
( US$ 488.00
/ € 350.00 )
6
Pax
R 3 990-00 per person
( US$ 482.00
/ € 346.00 )
7
Pax
R 3 950-00 per person
( US$ 477.00
/ € 342.00 )
The
above itinerary and cost is subject to availability and
exchange rate fluctuations.
Included
Excluded
- Beverages
- Gratitude's
- Personal purchases
Payment
The
full amount per
person is required in order to confirm a booking.
Terms & Conditions
The above itinerary and cost is subject to availability
and cost of suppliers.
Method of Payment
Payments are made into the Explore Africa bank account
(ZAR) by electronic bank transfer or cash. Any
charges made by the Bank will be carried by the client and
not by Explore Africa Adventures.
Enquiries & Bookings
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