Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris Wins Tourist Attraction of the Year at the 2025 Tshwane Tourism Awards

Press Release by Bill Harrop's “Original” Balloon Safaris, 16 August 2025

Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris is proud to announce that it has been awarded First Place in the Tourist Attraction of the Year Category at the prestigious Tshwane Tourism Awards 2025.

The Tshwane Tourism Awards celebrate excellence across the city’s hospitality and tourism sector, recognising achievements in accommodation, attractions, dining, events, and tour experiences. For over a decade, these awards have honoured businesses and individuals that set the benchmark for quality and innovation in tourism.

Receiving this award is a moment of immense pride for Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris, which has been offering unforgettable hot air ballooning experiences over the Magalies River Valley for more than 40 years.

 

“Our team is deeply honoured by this recognition,” said Dale de Klerk, CEO of Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris. “This award is a tribute to the vision of the late Bill and Mary Harrop, whose passion and pioneering spirit introduced ballooning as a leading attraction in Gauteng. It is also a celebration of our dedicated crew, our tourism partners, and our guests who trust us with their most memorable adventures.”

Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris continues to embody excellence in tourism, offering guests sunrise balloon flights complete with traditional pre-flight refreshments, post-flight sparkling wine, and a hearty breakfast overlooking the Magalies Mountains.

For more information, visit www.balloon.co.za

ENDS

Contact:
Nadia Terblanche
Marketing & Sales Manager
nadia@balloon.co.za
+27 83 457 3402