Hot air balloon Prices Clarens 2024/2025 |
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A minimum of 6 guests are required for hot air ballooning in Clarens, in the Free State Province of South Africa, with the price then being from R3600* per person; with 2 people it is from R8250* per person. The launch site is the Clarens golf course.
Booking Form & Prices for Hot Air Ballooning
*Prices subject to change
Hot air balloons are launched at dawn, as this is the only time the air is stable. We drift with the wind, so there is no turbulence during flight - it’s just you and the elements. There are days where there is very little wind and other days where the wind picks up in flight, so we never know how far we will fly or where we are going to land until we get there. The flight duration is generally one hour, but can be anywhere from about 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the wind direction and the accessibility of a suitable landing site.
The pilot uses the different directional winds at different altitudes to steer the balloon, however, the main control the pilot has is simply up and down. The pilot will usually try to vary the height he flies at; the maximum height he will attain will depend on Air Traffic Control authorities in the area, but it is usually about 1500’ to 2000’ above the ground. He will also fly at treetop height so you can see what is happening below you. The pilot heads towards an open field to land; the ground crew follow the balloon during flight and pack it up on the landing site whilst our passengers enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne. We then return to The Cranford Inn in Clarens for an amazing buffet breakfast. You will be returned to the starting point to collect your vehicle after breakfast.
Clothing and equipment
We recommend that you wear clothing in peelable layers, long pants and closed shoes as you will need to climb into and out of the hot air balloon’s basket. In summertime, your shoes can become quite wet in the early morning dew, so it is recommended that you bring a spare pair for after the flight. In winter, it can be quite cold, so please prepare for that by either wearing boots or two pairs of socks. The temperature in the air is about the same as on the ground, so no additional jackets are required. At any time of the year, we recommend wearing a cap and sunscreen on your face, as you are exposed to the sunlight during flight. Any extra jackets, handbags, backpacks or camera bags or tripods may be left with the ground crew during flight.
Details
For our flight documents, we require the following information for each guest:
First name and surname
ID number
Weight
Cellphone number in case of an early morning weather change
Any medical conditions we should be made aware of
For safety reasons, we do not fly expectant moms
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Parys ballooning
There is also hot air ballooning in Parys, with the price being from R3350* per person for a minimum of 6 people, and from R5600* per person for 2 people.
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