Spirit of 1743

Since its maiden voyage in 1990, 'The Spirit of 1743’s journey around the globe has been nothing short of awe-inspiring, traversing the skies of the world’s great capitals and iconic landmarks including the Great Wall of China, Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower.

The cork- shaped hot air balloon, which has visited 21 countries in its lifetime, arrived in Johannesburg for the first time to launch the Golden Glow experience. This iconic emblem of the House offered an ideal vantage point from which to view one of the City of Gold’s most overlooked occasions - the magnificent golden glow at the end of the day, and the skies of Johannesburg did not disappoint.