Drakensberg hot air balloon flight
KwaZulu-Natal · El Mirador Airfield, Champagne Valley Max 8 Passengers / Balloon

Drakensberg Balloon Flights

Launching from historic El Mirador Airfield in the Champagne Valley, our Drakensberg flights showcase South Africa's highest mountain range illuminated by sunrise.

Venue Highlights & Balloon Capacity

What to Expect at Drakensberg

  • 1–4 Passengers: R 3,650 per person
  • 5+ Passengers Group Rate: R 3,500 per person
  • Accommodation + Flight Package: R 17,500
  • Launches from El Mirador Airfield in the Central Drakensberg
  • Includes champagne celebration & country breakfast (Max 8 pax per balloon)

Packages & Rates (Drakensberg)

1–4 Passengers (Drakensberg Sunrise Flight)

R 3,650 pp

Max 8 passengers per balloon basket

5+ Passengers (Group Discount Tier)

R 3,500 pp

Groups over 8 split across multiple balloons

Accommodation + Sunrise Flight Package

R 17,500 / couple

Includes luxury Berg stay + dawn flight

Drakensberg Flight Gallery

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🎈 Interactive Sunrise Flight Planner

Request Your Flight & Calculate Balloon Capacity

Select your launch venue, flight package, and number of tickets below. Our calculator automatically checks the maximum passenger capacity per balloon, shows how larger groups are split across multiple balloons, and itemizes any applicable extra balloon or small-load costs.

Selected Venue Max / Balloon

8 Passengers / Balloon

Single Balloon Limit: 8 tickets
LIVE BALLOON BASKET ALLOCATION 1 Balloon · 2 / 8 Seats Filled

Estimated Flight Summary

Cradle Of Humankind · 2 Tickets

1 Balloon Allocated
Base Flight Package (2 passengers × R 3,150) R 6,300
Estimated Total

Includes pre-flight coffee, sunrise flight, bubbly toast & breakfast

R 6,300

4. Passenger & Date Request Details

Submit your booking request below. Our flight operations desk confirms sunrise weather windows and locks in your balloon allocation within one business day.

No instant card charge today — our flight operations team confirms weather & basket availability first.