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Activities
Things to do in the Area
Recommended Dining
Black Horse Brewery
Restaurant, brewery and distillery in Magaliesburg. They offer gin and beer tastings as well as distillery tours, and a wonderful candle dipping experience. Lovely ambience outside sitting under the trees. (082 453 5295)
Melon Rouge
An eatery in Magaliesburg with a vintage store attached. They have art, antiques, vintage clothing, and pre-loved books amongst other treats. (079 680 6050)
Noble Village Brewery
Noble Village is in the heart of Hekpoort. They offer craft beer and gin, and great food. Along with having craft gifts, a nursery and loads of activities for kids. (081 594 5525)
Van Gaalen Cheese Farm
A Dutch family owned cheese farm on the way to Hartbeespoort dam. They have a restaurant and host cheese tours, hiking trails, live music and a range of activities for kids of all ages (083 226 7834).
Wildlife and Heritage
African Hills - Safaris
African Hills Safari Lodge is situated in the Plumari Private Reserve within Magaliesburg. They offer guests memorable game drives and elephant experiences, have hiking trails and a historical museum tour. (082 416 1340)
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
This Nature Reserve is situated in the Cradle of Humankind and just outside Magaliesburg. They provide game drives, offer self drives, have predator camps, a reptile park, predator feeding tours, a hippo walkway and more. (011 957 0106/9)
Bothongo Wondercave
The Bothongo Wondercave is situated within the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. The cave has the third-largest cave chamber in the country and takes guests 40m deep into exploration. (011 957 0106/9)
The Elephant Sanctuary
This sanctuary is located by the Hartbeespoort and provides a safe haven and “halfway house” for African elephants. They offer hands-on educational elephant interactions, providing guests with a far more intimate experience with the elephants. (012 258 9904/5/6)
Cradle of Humankind (Maropeng)
Visitor center for the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind. An exhibition focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. This self-guided, interactive tour allows you to take all the time you need to ponder humanity’s fascinating origin story. (014 577 9000)
Sterkfontein Caves
Located in the Cradle of Humankind, the journey starts with a fascinating museum display of cave formations and geology, early life forms, mammals and hominid fossils, among other topics. The journey into the cave makes you realize the importance of the site and of all the remarkable fossil finds. (014 577 9000)
Chameleon Village
Situated in Hartbeespoort, this village provides endless entertainment. From the predator and reptile park, bungee bounce, water play park and putt-putt, to activities more adventurous (go-karts, drift trikes, paintball, archery, human foosball and interactive target shooting). Additionally, their craft markets offer a shopping experience unlike any other. (079 273 7842)
Adventure Activities
Saddle Creek Adventures
Located in the Hekpoort Valley at the foot of the magnificent Magaliesburg Mountains. They offer horse trails, quad biking, go karting, archery, laser clay pigeon shooting, helicopter rides and a range of kids activities. (079 467 9906)
Magaliesburg Canopy Tours
An unforgettable adventure as you zipline from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set, amongst magnificent natural surroundings. Suitable for all ages 6 and up. (079 492 0467)
Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris
Located in Skeerpoort, closer to Hartbeespoort dam. Embark on your (approximately) 1-hour exciting sunrise flight, taking in the views of the majestic Magaliesburg mountains and river valley. (083 443 2661)
Harties Cable Way
A Swiss engineered and installed cableway elevates you to views of the beautiful Magaliesberg Mountains, Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding areas. There are numerous recreational activities, suitable for all ages and families. (079 023 3012)
The Donkey Dairy
Located in Magaliesburg, this farm is the perfect family outing to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city. With loads of fun activities including farm day visits, hiking trails, farmyard feeding, donkey rides and donkey milk tasting. (072 262 5369)
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