Hartbeespoort > Hot Air Ballooning Accommodation Packages

45 km north of Johannesburg, 10 mins. drive from the Skeerpoort balloon field.

The Harrop's two adjoining newly built three bed-roomed guest houses at Olive Tree Cove are but a short walk through The Coves upmarket holiday villages to the shores of Hartbeespoort Dam in the Magalies River Valley.

Each lodge offers secure, welcome, modern hospitality that combines comfort with luxury and is fully air-conditioned with its own lounge, dining room and patio just 30 meters from the swimming pool.

The surrounding area offers a wide range of leisure activities including, boating, horseriding, mountain biking, golf and, of course, hot air ballooning with Bill Harrop‟s "Original" Balloon Safaris.

Also exclusively available to Olive Tree Cove guests is access to the Harrop‟s 87 acre Skeerpoort balloon field and country base where one can enjoy picnics, tranquil nature walks, bird-watching, fishing and row-boating on their 2 km. of private river.

A selection of first class Lodges and Country Houses particularly recommended for a special evening getaway and prelude to a most memorably enjoyable Hot Air Balloon Safari the following morning.

After a comfortable night, you will travel to the Skeerpoort balloon field, just as the sun rises to soar gently over the majestic Magalies River Valley and surrounding mountains.

Lodge/Ballooning combo package inclusions:

Each accommodation package includes:

• One Night's Accommodation at selected Lodge – night before flight.  Normal accommodation packages include accommodation the night before the ballooning experience and breakfast is served at the balloon field after your flight. 

  If you prefer to stay at the lodge after your balloon flight, an extra fee may be charged as you will receive breakfast at the accommodation facility the following morning.

• Balloon Safari of about 1 hour         

• Pre-flight refreshments

• Sparkling wine served either in-flight or on landing

• Delectable English Champagne Breakfast after the flight

• Great photo and video opportunities

• Citation of bravery

• Extra nights at an additional fee