O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 20
Upside Down House (16 min) Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (10 min) Sanctuary offering hands-on experiences with African elephants, plus accommodations. Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (19 min) Captive breeding center for cheetahs featuring tours & educational outreach programs. Cradle of Humankind (14 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Toro Ya Me (11 min) Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park (14 min) Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises. Hartbeespoortdam (17 min) Hartbeespoort Dam (15 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. Magaliesberg (19 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. Boat Cruises at Hartbeespoort (11 min) Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort (19 min) Modern cablecar attraction with sweeping mountain views, dining & a kids' play area at the top. Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline Tour (20 min) Attraction with 7 zip-line slides & 10 platforms with views of zebras & the Magaliesberg mountains. Witwatersrand (20 min) Scenic escarpment known for its vast gold deposits & mining history, also featuring many waterfalls. Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (10 min) Private sanctuary offering elevated wooden walkway tours of rescued primates in a natural habitat. Lion & Safari Park (23 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. |