The Flights Of Fancy Route

Without a doubt, The West Rand is one of the most unique locations in the world for Ballooning & Flight.  Offering guests truly memorable experiences.  Offering amazing scenery and the chance to view the Magaliesberg Mountain Range from the skies, The West Rand is renowned for it’s scenic beauty.  If your choice is Hot Air Ballooning, Gliding, Microlighting or Sky-diving, prepare yourself for an experience that you will never forget.  We are blessed to have a climate that consistently offers ideal ballooning & flight conditions that are safe, comfortable and peaceful. Waft gentle down serene valleys with unforgettable panoramic views.

Air To Air Africa

Route Tags : Hot Air Ballooning

We offer you the oldest form of flight known to man. This is the ultimate air adventure. Experience the fascination of free flight with a panoramic view over scenic countryside. As you float along at tree top height, you may catch sight of a variety of wildlife and interact with the people below.

AirVentures Hot Air Ballooning

Route Tags : Hot Air Ballooning

Come and experience a spectacular South African sunrise, occasionally skimming treetops or simply drifting peacefully across the skies in a hot air balloon.

Johannesburg Skydiving Club

Route Tags : SkyDiving

JSC currently operates over weekends and most public holidays.

Magalies Gliding Club

Route Tags : Gliding

Magalies Gliding Club is situated approximately 50km west-northwest of central Johannesburg and 65km southwest of central Pretoria. (Radio 123.4 Mhz)
MGC operates out of Orient Airfield (FAOI), on weekends and most public holidays.

Sun Fun Africa Safaris

Route Tags : Hot Air Ballooning

A hot air balloon ride truly is the experience of a lifetime. Allow us to treat you to this sky-high adventure and become one with nature with a romantic balloon ride.

Trevor Davies Aircraft

Route Tags : Microlighting

Trevor Davies Engineering (TDE) was founded in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 1970 by Trevor Davies and his father Earl Davies.

Contact us

West Rand District Municipality - West Rand Tourism
Cnr Sixth & Park Street - Randfontien - South Africa

Telephone: +27 11 411 5272
Fax: +27 11 412 3663

Email: tourism@wrdm.co.za