Exploring the superb Magaliesberg mountain range in a magnificent hot air balloon is an ideal start to your summer holiday.
Guests will be welcomed at De Hoek on Friday and will enjoy a leisurely afternoon before the presentation talk of hot air ballooning. This will be followed by a delicious three-course dinner.
An early rise is beautiful in the countryside, so guests will meet on the archery field for tea, coffee and rusks while the crew prepare the balloons for flight. The adventure will take about an hour and on landing, guests will enjoy chilled champagne and orange juice. Once transferred back to the hotel, breakfast will be served and certificates of bravery will be handed out by the pilot.
If the weather permits, a light lunch will be enjoyed outside in the garden and in the afternoon, you can choose to do some archery, play boules or lawn croquet or go for a mountain walk. High tea and a signature De Hoek five-course dinner with wine pairing is a perfect ending to an exciting day.
You can lie in on Sunday (National Aviation Day!) before breakfast and have a good read in the library or a last stroll around the countryside before you depart.
The cost per couple is R11 655.00 (terms and conditions applicable).
Due to the success of previous Ballooning weekends, De Hoek’s luxury suites will be in demand.