Imagine yourself drifting silently above one of Earth’s most breathtaking “green canyons,” the Blyde River Canyon.
As the first light of dawn ignites the subtropical cliffs and lush valleys below. At 26 km long, the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is famed for its dramatic panoramas—from the iconic Three Rondavels rock formations to sweeping views along the Panorama Route—but it truly comes alive from the basket of a hot air balloon.
Blyde Canyon Adventure Centre can give you the Adventure of Hot Air Ballooning across the Blyde River Canyon, you will need to rise before sunrise to be at their launch site nestled at the foot of the Drakensberg Escarpment. As your balloon gently lifts off, you’ll glide over the canyon’s emerald canopy, drifting past towering cliffs carved by the “happy river” — the Motlatse (formerly Blyde) — whose name commemorates the joyous reunion of Voortrekkers in 1844. Below, the canyon’s verdant walls are cloaked in ancient ferns, fever trees, and cycads, creating a tapestry of green that contrasts sharply with the rugged sandstone peaks.
During your one‑hour flight, you’ll witness the canyon’s hidden wonders: secret waterfalls tumbling into forested ravines, herds of game grazing on the plateau, and the distant sparkle of the Blyde Dam. After landing, toast your adventure with a champagne breakfast under the wide African sky, swapping stories of the canyon’s geological marvels and wildlife sightings. Whether you’re chasing that perfect sunrise photograph or simply seeking a serene escape, hot air ballooning over the Blyde River Canyon offers an unforgettable way to experience the majesty of the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga
1 Hour Microlight flight Blyde River Canyon
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 over the Blyde River Canyon and back to Hoedspruit where game can be viewed from the air.
R3,500.00 per person (Please make sure of pricing with the Operator)
Blyde Canyon Adventure Centre
Website: https://blydecanyon.co.za/air/
Tell: +27 (0)15 795 5961
Mobile: +27 (0)81 487 2267
Whatsapp: +27 (0)63 553 6142
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What does a hot-air ballon ride cost in Sabie.
Does it fly over the Blyde Canyon and waterfalls.
What is the price for 2 people and what is included
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