Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight over the Lowveld Big Game areas adjoining the Kruger National Park. Our pilots and guides will ensure a safe, enjoyable and informative adventure that will be one of the highlights of your visit to Big Game Country.  We offer flights over Kapama Game Reserve, Makutsi, Thornybush, Tshukudu and other lodges and game reserves that have suitable terrain. Depending on forecast wind directions, we select a launching site that will place us upwind of a good game spotting area.  We meet before sunrise and coffee is served while you watch your eight-storey high balloon being inflated and prepared for flight.   After a safety briefing you should be airborne in time to witness the sunrise. Then a change in altitude to search for a favorable wind that will allow you to drift gently over the landscape.  Game spotting cannot be guaranteed but on most flights we see giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, nyala, impala, bushbuck, waterbuck,duiker and warthog.  Rhino, buffalo, elephant and lion are more difficult to spot, but there is always a good chance. 

Passengers don't have to be physically fit, but be prepared to stand in the basket for at least an hour.  Youngsters are welcome but should be at least 1.2m (4 foot) tall, so they can see over the rim of the basket.  Sparkling wine and fruit juice are served after the flight.

Microlight Flights

Game spotting with a difference.  Fly over Big 5 country near Hoedspruit and over the spectacular valley of the Olifants.

20 Minute Microlight flight

This flight will take 20 minutes, and will take you over Big 5 areas where numerous types of game can be seen

30 Minute Microlight flight

This flight will take 30 minutes. The usual flight is over Big 5 areas surrounding Hoedspruit and as far as the Olifants River.  However, this flight can be changed to suit your own requests.

1 Hour Flight Blyde River Canyon Option

This flight takes 1 hour and can be changed to suit your own requests.  It normally includes a flight over the Blyde River Dam and through the Blyde River Canyon and back to Hoedspruit where game at the famous Kapama Game Lodge can be viewed

1 Hour Flight Olifants River Option

 This flight takes 1 hour and can be changed to suit your own requests.  It normally includes flying over Big 5 game farms in the area towards the Olifants River and follows the Olifants River for a short while before further returning for further game viewing over Klaserie Nature Reserve.

MICROLIGHT FLIGHTS RATES

* 20 MINUTES                                                         R 500  PER PERSON

* 30 MINUTES                                                         R 700  PER PERSON

* 60 MINUTES                                                         R 1 200  PER PERSON

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