Berg Balloon Festival
DATE: 13–16 June 2025
Experience the thrill of hot air ballooning in one of South Africa’s most scenic regions — the Central Drakensberg. Our flights during the annual Berg Balloon Festival are the perfect way to start your day, drifting gently over the rolling hills as the sun rises.
Please check in by 06:30 at the Berg Air Lifestyle Centre, located at the airstrip where the balloons are being prepared. Be sure to arrive on time to enjoy the full pre-flight experience. After your flight, you'll be transported back to the airstrip for a celebratory glass of bubbly and your flight certificate.
This year’s festival includes live music, food vendors, a concert featuring the Drakensberg Boys Choir, and a magical balloon glow at sunset. It’s a weekend of colour, sound and sky-high adventure.
Pricing & Information
1 Hour Flight – R3200 per person
30 Minute Flight – R1980 per person
Children aged 5–12: 50% off (max weight 40kg)
All flights include champagne and a souvenir certificate
A 25% deposit secures your booking, with the balance due 2 weeks before the festival
Bookings made within 2 weeks must be paid in full
Flights are weather dependent
In the event of cancellation due to weather, refunds will be processed the week after the festival (less 10% handling fee)
T's & C's apply
Location: Berg Air Lifestyle Centre, R600, Central Drakensberg
Bookings: info@hotairballooningsa.co.za