Introduction
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Central Drakensberg! The Berg Balloon Festival is a breathtaking celebration of hot air ballooning, live music, and scenic beauty. Watch the skies fill with vibrant balloons at sunrise, enjoy incredible performances—including the renowned Veranda Panda—and immerse yourself in a weekend of food, fun, and festival spirit. Whether you’re soaring above the mountains or soaking in the atmosphere from the ground, this is an experience you don’t want to miss!
Licence No: N807D G808D
Licence No: N807D G808D
Festive Saturday
featuring Veranda Panda
Festive Saturday Saturday’s main event features live music with performances by:
- Dave Atkinson
- Drakensberg Voices Choir
- SA Idols winner – Jason Hartman
General Info.
- Tickets are all-day pass. Come and go at leisure.
- Gates open at 08h00
- Live music begins from 11h00
- Early bird tickets available on Quicket
- Tickets available at the gate on the day
- Extended shopping hours
- Chairs, blankets allowed in
- No food or beverages permitted – these will be on sale
- Alcoholic Beverages available from Brewery
- Credit Cards accepted
There is a Balloon Glow planned at the same time as the perforamce by Veranda Panda.
A Weekend of Ballooning
12 – 14 June 2025
Our annual Berg Balloon Festival is one not to miss and only getting bigger. We want to invite you to enjoy this festival with us. Hot Air Balloon flights Experience the Magic of Flight at Sunrise.
We launch from the Berg Air Lifestyle Centre – easy to find on Google Maps.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we take flight every morning with the sunrise between 6:30AM and 9:00AM. Choose from our two exclusive flight packages.
1 hour flight – Ballooning Option
Includes a glass of sparkling wine to celebrate your adventure and a souvenir certificate to remember your flight.
30 Minue flight – Ballooning Option
Includes a glass of sparkling wine to celebrate your adventure and a souvenir certificate to remember your flight.
Tickets
13 June: Festive Saturday
Festive Saturday featuring various musical entertainment, including Veranda Panda and Balloon Glow experience.
12 – 14 June Ballooning
Tickets to fly in a hot air balloon for an hour or half-an-hour.
Spots are limited and fill up fast each year, so we highly recommend booking early to avoid missing out on this once-a-year experience!
LOCATION
Berg Air Lifestyle Centre
R600, Central Drakensberg, KZN
Entries on the Day Welcome
- Credit cards welcome at the gate on the day.
- Gates open at 08h00
- Shops open during the event
- Alcoholic Beverages available from Brewery
Ballooning Prices
1 hour flight R 3200 pp
30 minute flight R 1980 pp
Drakensberg Ballooning
William/ Nick
WhatsApp 082 802 7527
Hot Air Ballooning SA
✉ info@hotairballooningsa.co.za
License N807D G808D
Music Concert by Veranda Panda & Balloon Glow
Early bird tickets on Quicket:
Adults R 180 / Pensioners & kids U12 R120 / Toddlers U3 are free
On the day fees:
Adults R240 / Pensioners & kids U12 R180 / Toddlers U3 are free
Enquiries
Fill out this form to contact the organisers of The Berg Festival for any queries relating to the event, including booking tickets.
General Event enquiries can be sent to: events@copperfields.net.za
Map to our location
