basic tents feature terraces and en suite bathrooms, while rooms near the main lodge or the stables offer elegant, colonial-style decor. freebies include parking, and breakfast served in a casual restaurant that has a terrace. suites add 4-poster beds and balconies; cottages have furnished decks and separate living areas. meerhof train station is 19 km away. there's also a bar and an outdoor pool, plus animal interactions, game drives, horse-riding and tv set tours. with views of the magaliesberg mountains, this modest, thatched-roof safari lodge, the setting for a popular uk tv series, is 8 km from the pecanwood golf & country club. O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 9
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (38 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Lion & Safari Park (13 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Witwatersrand (14 min) Scenic escarpment known for its vast gold deposits & mining history, also featuring many waterfalls. Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (32 min) Captive breeding center for cheetahs featuring tours & educational outreach programs. Hartbeespoort Dam (28 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. Hartbeespoortdam (16 min) Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline Tour (18 min) Attraction with 7 zip-line slides & 10 platforms with views of zebras & the Magaliesberg mountains. Cradle of Humankind (7 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Upside Down House (8 min) Magaliesberg (18 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. Hennops Hiking & Mtb Trails (20 min) Picturesque hiking, biking & offroad trails on farmland with picnic & BBQ areas & swimming pools. Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (22 min) Private sanctuary offering elevated wooden walkway tours of rescued primates in a natural habitat. Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (22 min) Sanctuary offering hands-on experiences with African elephants, plus accommodations. Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park (27 min) Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises. Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort (26 min) Modern cablecar attraction with sweeping mountain views, dining & a kids' play area at the top. |