Oudtshoorn Hot Air Ballooning, Western Cape, South Africa

Hot Air Ballooning is still one of the best activities in Oudtshoorn.
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There is nothing as entertaining as an Oudtshoorn hot air ballooning experience. The views are endless and there is so much to see on the earth below.


Hot Air Ballooning is still one of the best activities in Oudtshoorn. Enjoy Fantastic views of the early morning sunrise and beautiful surrounding mountains and valleys, when the balloon flies 1000ft or more above ground level. Also gaze at the typical Karoo landscape when you get to go above treetop height.

Guests are served tea and coffee on arrival while the balloon gets inflated just before sunrise. Before you go off on your Oudtshoorn ballooning experience you will get a passenger briefing. After approximately 45-60 minutes the pilot will look for a landing spot and then you can enjoy a glass champagne after landing, while the crew packs the balloon away.

You return to the launch site for a buffet breakfast and the end of a memorable experience of hot air ballooning in Oudtshoorn. This is one experience not to be missed by any tourist or traveller visiting Oudtshoorn.

Launch Sites:

  • Outdtshoorn: Kleinplaas
  • Calitzdorp: Red Stone Hills
  • Times:

  • In summer the balloon will launch at 5:15am
  • In winter the balloon will launch at 7am
  • Please arrive 15 min before launching
  • Clothing:
    Wear comfortable, casual cloths like jeans and flat, sturdy shoes. Also bring a warm jacket as it’s rather cool in the mornings. Bring a hat to shield your head form the burners and remember your camera and binoculars.



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