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Garden Route, South Africa
Meeting & Warm Drinks
We meet early morning at a designated meeting point, our shuttle collects passengers and delivers them to the launch site. On arrival coffee and rusks will have been prepared for you to enjoy whilst watching the crew prepare and inflate the balloon.
Our Mossel Bay flights normally launch from Brandwacht valley just north of Mossel Bay. This epic excursion takes between 3 to 4 hours total.
1. Pre-Flight
Take to the Skies!
At a certain point, you will personally meet your hot air balloon pilot who will brief you on safety instructions for the take off, flight and landing. The flight itself lasts approximately one hour which takes off at sunrise.
The views from above are spectacular and will leave you awestruck and full of wonder. You will observe the Indian ocean on the one side of the basket and the Outeniqua mountains on the other, with vast green scenic forests and pastures below. Feel free to take as many photos as you like, the hot air balloon is super stable and makes for an excellent photography platform, especially combined with the golden hours glows courtesy of the glorious sunrise.
2. Launch
Landing & Breakfast
You drift back to earth after a magical hot air balloon ride, the thrill still fresh. At the very spot where you land a chilled glass of sparkling wine is handed to you - a toast to your incredible adventure. Thereafter you're whisked away to a charming location for breakfast, whilst reliving the highlights with your fellow adventurers.
To top it off you receive a keepsake certificate personally signed by your pilot, a beautiful reminder of this bucket-list moment.
From lift-off to landing, it’s an unforgettable experience to treasure forever.
3. Landing
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The Civil Aviation Authority dictates certain minimum requirements for passengers keen to join us on a Hot Air Balloon ride. As NOVA is regulated by this authority we have to adhere to their high standards and therefore would like you to know what they are before you consider booking. Many of the requirements are in place for your own health and safety and do make perfect sense from a common sense perspective.
If you have any further questions at all please dont hesitate to reach out to us via our contact section. Also feel free to check out our Google page for further information.
The cutoff weight is 120Kg per person.
The minimum height per person should be at least 1.2m.
Children have to be at least 7 years old in order to fly in a hot air balloon.
Please do let us know of any medical conditions that may prevent you from flying.
Each passenger should be able to climb in and out of the basket unaided, although be aware that the crew are more than happy to assist should you need help.
As hot air ballooning is an outdoor excursion taking place in the early hours, please wear warm, comfortable layers and a hat to protect against burner heat.
Opt for long trousers and jackets made of denim or cotton. Avoid designer wear, flip-flops, or high heels – comfortable trainers or sensible shoes are essential.
Do expect your clothes to get a bit dusty, as hot air ballooning is a adventure activity after all.
An Unforgettable Experience
The shadow of one of NOVA's hot air balloons seen covering the landscape below.
Take-Off at our Mossel Bay Launch Site
Two of NOVA's Hot Air Balloons taking off at the same time at our Mossel Bay launch site - December 2024.
Landing Celebrations
At the very spot where you land a chilled glass of sparkling wine is handed to you - a toast to your incredible adventure!
Firing the Burners
Manie Nel, one of our Hot Air Balloon pilots firing the burners just before take-off - December 2024.
Perfect for Couples
Celebrate romance on a Hot Air Balloon.
Take to the Skies!
Our smaller 6 passenger balloon soaring above the sunrise - December 2025.
For more photos visit our Gallery or see the NOVA Hot Air Balloons Google page.
