O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 4
Magaliesberg (13 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park (22 min) Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises. Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (26 min) Captive breeding center for cheetahs featuring tours & educational outreach programs. Lion & Safari Park (7 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort (20 min) Modern cablecar attraction with sweeping mountain views, dining & a kids' play area at the top. Paddle Power Adventures (2 min) Adventure attraction popular for guided river rafting, along with hiking, archery & abseiling. Hartbeespoortdam (11 min) Witwatersrand (10 min) Scenic escarpment known for its vast gold deposits & mining history, also featuring many waterfalls. Hennops Hiking & Mtb Trails (14 min) Picturesque hiking, biking & offroad trails on farmland with picnic & BBQ areas & swimming pools. Hartbeespoort Dam (23 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. Cradle of Humankind (2 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (17 min) Sanctuary offering hands-on experiences with African elephants, plus accommodations. Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (17 min) Private sanctuary offering elevated wooden walkway tours of rescued primates in a natural habitat. Upside Down House (3 min) Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline Tour (5 min) Attraction with 7 zip-line slides & 10 platforms with views of zebras & the Magaliesberg mountains. |