These are some of the highest-rated hot-air balloon rides and destinations in Africa Jul 25, 2021, 09:03 AM
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Hot-air balloon rides aren t cheap - but they consistently appear among the most popular bucket list travel items.
But you also don t have to travel to Cappadocia in Turkey to experience an incredible flight.
There are ballooning options throughout South Africa, and several on the continent that are still within reach.
Here are the hot air balloon flights and destinations that continue to garner excellent reviews online.
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Hot-air balloon rides are for many the very definition of a bucket list item. They re universally pricey and exclusive, and their romance and nostalgia, tinged with burst of exhilaration, only add to their desirability.
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7 SA spots to visit with your family this weekend
Drakensberg
Escape to the mountains for a few days where the family can relax or go on exhilarating explorations.
You will be spoilt for choice with grand views, whether you are travelling to the northern, southern or central Drakensberg.
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Travellers will need a few days in the Drakensberg as thereâs plenty to see and do.
The Drakensberg is the ultimate family destination â boasting paintball, quad biking, canopy tours, birding, village tours and national park visits.
Magaliesberg
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Magaliesburg is the perfect mix of history, wildlife and outdoor activities. The hour-long drive from Joburg takes you through some impressive landscapes with plenty of opportunities for family selfies. Be sure to add The Cradle of Humankind, a strip of dolomite limestone caves that house fossilised remains of prehistoric animals, plants and hominids, to your bucket list.