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Hot Air Balloon Cradle Classic Flights

Maropeng - Cradle of Humankind

Making Good Memories Before Sunset

Activity Description

Searching for adventure on our four-wheeler, encountering natural obstacles en route. Guests are collected from the Sun Eagle Adventure Activities Centre and transferred through to the demarcated quad area. On arrival, guests are directed by the trail guide who welcomes the guest and gives a brief on the safety procedures. After the safety briefing, guests will go on the practice course for approximately 5 minutes. The purpose of the practice course is to ensure that guests are comfortable with the Flights are aircraft specific and are thus subject to aircraft serviceability and availability.

Arrangements

Duration3 hours
WhenAll year round
WhereFlight Start Point in Kloofzicht
WeatherSubject to weather conditions.
What to WearTo wear suitable clothing for an outdoor adventure as well as comfortable closed shoes – running shoes, sneakers, boots (no sandals).
Things to BringWarm Clothing (Jackets, Warm Hats, etc)
Guests or Spectators.All quoted rates are inclusive of VAT at 15% • All quotations are valid for 48 hours • Variations to quotations must be agreed to in writing by both parties • The booking of a flight date will only be held upon receipt of a 50% deposit. Proof of electronic payment along with • passenger NAMES, SURNAMES and WEIGHTS must be emailed to info@air-ventures.co.za. • Flights will only be considered confirmed upon receipt of full payment 7 days prior to the date of the flight, • unless otherwise stated by us. • Upon receipt of proof of payment, a flight confirmation and map to the launch site will be sent. • Should a flight or flight package be cancelled by the passenger/agent within 7 (seven) days prior to the flight date, a cancellation fee equivalent to 100% of the flight payment will be levied. • If a flight is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, the flight will either be re-scheduled, or the payment refunded. • Refunds will be transacted via the same channels from which they were received and will be nett of a standard administration fee. • RnR Flights – are non-refundable under any circumstances but can be rebooked within a 12-month period from the purchase date. • Flights that are paid in full will take precedence over other bookings on a “first come first served” basis, unless otherwise stated by us. • Flights are aircraft specific and are thus subject to aircraft serviceability and availability. • Guests with any medical conditions, that they feel AirVentures should be made aware of, accept the responsibility to advise us accordingly. • All passengers must be able to stand for the duration of the flight and must be able to enter and exit the basket. • To conform with the industry accepted practise, we consider it unsafe to fly when pregnant. • Children under the age of 7 yrs. are not permitted to fly. Children will only be flown if they are able to understand and respond to the briefing and other instructions from the pilot, are able to adopt the correct landing position, and to firmly hold onto the internal handles. Children should also preferably be 1.3m in height to be able to see over the side of the basket. • AirVentures reserves the right to confirm bookings from more than one source, to facilitate the optimal number of guests per flight, unless otherwise agreed upon prior to the flight.

Requirements

Minimum Age7 years
Minimum Height1.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight135.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Breakfast
Hot Air Balloon
Outdoor Centre Guide or Arranged Pick Up
A Certificate of Flight

Exclusions

Beverages are excluded. There is a Kiosk on arrangement at the “Outdoor Adventure Centre”. Only Rand (ZAR) accepted. Credit/Debit Card facility is also available.
Excludes day visitors’ entrance fees into Maropeng Visitor Centre

Notes

Guests or Spectators Kindly be at the Sun Eagles Adventures desk, situated outside at the Reception Centre at Maropeng Visitor Centre, 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The check-in link must be completed and the indemnity signed before you arrive for your activity.
Service will added in future – (A video of your experience can be purchased at an additional cost). Unaccompanied minor (person under 18 years) – Parent/Legal guardian must sign the indemnity forms on the minors’ behalf before departure. Children under 16 years old may not ride on their own and will need to be lifted by an adult.
Children under 7 years old may not ride on the Flight.
Children 7 years and under are not permitted to partake in the activity.

Provider

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