Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris was announced as the Tourist Attraction of the Year during the recent Tshwane Tourism Awards 2025.

Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris team Jacquie Pastor, Maggie Rodrigues, Dale de Klerk Nadia Terblanche and Elize Muller van Wyk.

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 have 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. “We are honoured and grateful to be acknowledged for our contribution to tourism in Tshwane.”
Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris said in a statement that the award was a tribute to the late Bill and Mary Harrop, whose vision and passion introduced hot air ballooning as an iconic experience in Gauteng, and to CEO Dale de Klerk, whose leadership continues to carry that legacy forward.
“We also recognise that achievements like this are not won alone. They are made possible through the ongoing support of our trusted partners and operators, who share our commitment to delivering world-class tourism experiences.”