Hot Air Ballooning - Garden Route

Overview

Nova Hot Air Balloons

Join NOVA Hot Air Balloons, the first of its kind on the Garden Route, for the most unforgettable flying adventure you’ll ever have!
The Garden Route in South Africa is essentially the stretch of coast and adjacent mountains that runs along South Africa’s south coast between Mossel Bay in the west and the Tsitsikamma National Park in the east. It encompasses ocean, beaches, mountains, farmlands, semi-desert and quaint little towns - a journey in itself if you have the time, but one of many exciting areas to tour South Africa

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Hot Air Balloon Flight

Given the requirement of stable morning air, the launches take place from Hartbeeskuil Dam, just north of the town of Mossel Bay. The Klein Karoo is a semi-desert region that runs northwards from the northern slopes of the Outenqua Mountains. It is caged by more mountains to its west and north and is the precursor to the vast Groot (Big) Karoo that lies to its north. Protected from the ocean in the south the area is dry, but striking in its colour, light and arid beauty.
The adventure lasts about 4 hours and involves the predawn set up of the balloon whilst you enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee. After a safety brief and boarding, we take to the skies as the sun cracks the horizon, and floats in crisp silence over the early morning light. Whatever very light air movement there is what dictates where we fly, so each flight is an adventure!

Touching down after about 45 - 50 minutes we are met and assisted by the ground team, and now get to enjoy a celebratory breakfast served with sparkling wine and orange juice.