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Accommodation at the Valley Lodge and Hot Air Balloon Safari
A stay at the 4 star Valley Lodge in the Magaliesberg mountain range of South Africa combined with an exhilarating hot air balloon safari in the Magaliesberg provides for a most memorable and enjoyable country getaway. After a comfortable night guests will be woken in time to dress and travel to arrive at the Hot Air Balloon Field of Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safaris just as the sun rises to soar gently over the majestic Magalies River Valley and surrounding mountains.
The Valley Lodge, Magaliesburg
A specially selected 4 star hot air ballooning lodge situated 65km north-west of Johannesburg, a 30 mins drive from the Skeerpoort ballooning field
The Valley Lodge, a fine country lodge in Magaliesburg, is a glorious blend of time-honoured tradition and modern hospitality. This exclusive country retreat is well known for its imaginative cuisine, carefully selected wines from a well stocked cellar, comfort and tranquillity. The Valley Lodge provides for a lovely getaway providing individually decorated bedrooms and suites, some of which feature fireplaces.
Set on the banks of the Magalies River amidst 100 acres of lush gardens, the 4 star Valley Lodge offers peace and tranquillity with tastefully decorated rooms and fine cuisine. The lodge is also the ideal venue for your conference, product launch, function or wedding.
Complimentary facilities for guests staying at the Valley Lodge include floodlit tennis courts, golf practice centre, gymnasium, boating, fishing, library, snooker room, a natural bird sanctuary, nature walks and a reflexology clinic. Comprehensive conference facilities are available in one of seven different venues.
After the exciting hot air balloon safari, guests are welcome to soak up the sun at the hotel's swimming pool or meander through the lush, manicured gardens. This peaceful location is the ideal country escape suitable for any occasion.
Facilities of the Valley Lodge:
- 68 guest rooms and suites
- 9 conference venues
- Wedding chapel
- Large guest lounge
- Library area
- 2 restaurants (Zeederberg 1 & 2 )
- Wine cellar
- Private function / banquet rooms
- Private elevated boma
- 2 bars (Saunders and Maloney)
- Nature reserve
- Bird sanctuary
- Picnic areas
- Wellness facility
- Fully equipped gymnasium
- Room service, security and porterage
- Laundry and valet service
- Ample and safe parking
- Airport transfers by arrangement
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris are a family run business operated by Bill and Mary Harrop which has been operating as a legally licensed Balloon Air Transport Service in South Africa since 1981. Only qualified and experienced pilots are employed and over four-thousand very happy passengers a year are testimony to their professional attitude in entertaining guests to one of the most memorably enjoyable experiences of your life. This Hot Air Balloon Safari company in South Africa runs a fleet of six large hot air balloons, the smallest of which can carry up to 8 passengers and the largest up to 18.
Hot coffee and tea are served at sun-rise whilst the crew prepares the balloons for the flight. The duration of the flight is about one hour dependent on conditions. Champagne is served during the flight or on landing. The mini bus transfers guests then back to the country base for a freshly cooked farm-style champagne breakfast and the presentation of 'Citations for Bravery'.
What to wear:
The selected clothing should be warm enough for the chilly early morning but it should be light enough for later on when the sun comes out. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
What to bring:
Don't forget your camera and some extra film, or batteries for the video, as ballooning offers some most spectacular photo and movie opportunities.
Fitness:
Ballooning is suitable for adventurers from 7 - 70. Participants should be able to jump unassisted from a height of 60cm and stand for the duration of the flight which is approximately one hour.
Tour duration:
The hot air balloon safari in the Magaliesberg will last about an hour. The total duration of the tour is about 4 to 5 hours plus transport time.
Minimum number of passengers:
2 passengers (can be two different individual bookings)
Maximum number of passengers:
140 + (6 to 18 passengers to each balloon)
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